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A French blue-painted and carved limewood floral panel in the manner of Aubert Henri Joseph Parent 18th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- limewood
- height with frame 22 in.; width 18 1/2 in.
- 56 cm; 47 cm
in a later giltwood frame
Condition
The panel has been extended around all edges and now has some age cracks to joins. Slight warping to panel. Later frame and now with some small chips, gilding with rubbing. Losses and chips to some of the flowers, the most significant losses to the hyacinth are old and have darkened to not look noticeable. Some restorations.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Aubert Henri Joseph Parent (1753-1835) was a French artist known for his limewood panel carvings. His work captured the attention of Louis XVI who used a limewood carving of flowers along with symbols of war and piece for his dining room in Versailles. The patronage of Louis XVI, however, forced Parent to flee to Switzerland during the Revolution but he eventually returned to France where he taught architecture for the remainder of his life. An example of Parent's floral work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1971.206.39).