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Jean-Léon Gérôme and Studio
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean-Léon Gérôme and Studio
- La Prière dans le désert
- bears signature J. L. GEROME (lower right)
- oil on panel
- 13 by 21 1/2 in.
- 33 by 54 cm
Provenance
Goupil & Cie., Paris
M. Knoedler & Co., New York (purchased from the above in 1864)
Possibly, Israel Corse, New York
Mrs M. R. Howe (sale: American Art Galleries, New York, April 12, 1923, lot 48)
T. Wert.mes yer
Sale: Replica Shoes 's, New York, February 22, 1989, lot 66, illustrated (as fully attributed to Jean-Léon Gérôme)
M. Knoedler & Co., New York (purchased from the above in 1864)
Possibly, Israel Corse, New York
Mrs M. R. Howe (sale: American Art Galleries, New York, April 12, 1923, lot 48)
T. Wert.mes yer
Sale: Replica Shoes 's, New York, February 22, 1989, lot 66, illustrated (as fully attributed to Jean-Léon Gérôme)
Literature
Gerald M. Ackerman, The Life and Work of Jean-Léon Gérôme, with a Catalogue raisonné, London, 1986, p. 216, no. 151 (mentioned in a discussion of the other, then lost version)
Gerald M. Ackerman, Jean-Léon Gérôme: Monographie révisée, Catalogue raisonné mis à jour, Paris, 2000, p. 256, no. 151.3, catalogued; p. 256, illustrated (as Studio of Gerome)
Gerald M. Ackerman, Jean-Léon Gérôme: Monographie révisée, Catalogue raisonné mis à jour, Paris, 2000, p. 256, no. 151.3, catalogued; p. 256, illustrated (as Studio of Gerome)
Condition
On a cradled panel, one inch split is visible at upper left edge and through the reverse. Under UV: Varnish flouresces green and unevenly. Inpainting to the lower edge, spots in the ground and mountains, isolated spots of the sky, and vertical strokes in cost.mes
s of standing figure.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.