M.Leloir Cinq ill. pour Les Trois Mousquetaires
Description: Pen, grey ink wash, some heightened with white gouache on paper, a lot of 5
Dimensions: 30,5 x 20 cm ; 30 x 19,5 cm ; 30 x 22 cm ; 18,5 x 23,5 cm ; 20,5 x 24 cm ; 12 by 7 7/8 in ; 11 13/16 by 7 5/8 in ; 11 13/46 by 8 5/8 in ; 7 3/16 by 9 1/4 in ; 8 1/16 by 9 7/16 in
Medium: Pen, grey ink wash, some heightened with white gouache on paper, a lot of 5
Condition Report: The Meal: -On the back of the mount, the sheet is bigger: 31 x 25 cm. -Slightly yellowed, dirty, slightly insolated, slight foxings. -Relatively good shape, no tear, no crease, only some dirt. -The washing and the highlights are fresh. Constance in the coven: -On the back of the mount, the sheet is bigger: 37 x 25 cm. -Slightly yellowed, dirty, slightly insolated, slight foxings. -Relatively good shape, no tear, no crease, only some dirt. -The washing and the highlights are fresh. The Toast: -On the back of the mount, the sheet is bigger: 33 x 26 cm. -Slightly yellowed, dirty, slightly insolated, slight foxings. -Relatively good shape, no tear, no crease, only some dirt. -The washing and the highlights are fresh. The Brawl: -On the back of the mount, the sheet is bigger: 38,5 x 27 cm. -Slightly yellowed, dirty, slightly insolated, slight foxings. -Relatively good shape, no tear, no crease, only some dirt. -The washing and the highlights are fresh. The Street Fight - The paper is a little more yellow than on the catalogue's illustration. - Scattered foxing on the whole surface and on the illustration. - Good overall condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
Collection Schickler-Pourtalès : Art et pouvoir au XIXe siècle
1. Catalogue: N42. "On put entendre de grands cris, des trepignements, un cliquetis d'epees, un bris prolonge de meubles. D'Artagnan etait vainqyereur, sans beaucoup de peine. Mme Bonacieux etait renversee sur un fauteuil et a demi evanouie." (22x30)
"Les Trois Mousquetaires", 1894, t.1, p.147
2. Catalogue: N23. "Athos faiblissant tomba sur un genon. D'Artagnan fit un bond terrible et tomba sur le flanc de Cahusac en criant: A moi, monsieur le garde, je vous tue!." (20x30)
"Les Trois Mousquetaires", 1894, t.1, p.75
3. Catalogue: N218. "- M. d'Artagnan, etant monami, m'avait pris pour confident. Je sais tout. Ah! chere Constance, je vous vois donc enfin! - Oh! pardonnez-moi, s'ecria Mme Bonacieux en se laissant aller sur son epaule, je l'aime tant!." (19x29)
"Les Trois Mousquetaires", 1894, t.2, p.385
4. Catalogue: N167. "- Monsieur de Bysigny, dit Athos, je parie avec vous que mes trois compagnons et moi nous allons dejeuner dans le bastion Saint-Gervais et que nous y tenons une heure montre en main." (24x20)
"Les Trois Mousquetaires", 1894, t.2, p.178
5. Catalogue: N128. "Mme Coquenard se mit a decouper une poule bouillie maigre et herissee. - Diable! pensa Porthos, je respecte la vieillesse, mais j'en fais peu de cas rotie ou bouillie. - Il ne vit pourtant autour de lui que des yeux flamboyants." (23x18)
"Les Trois Mousquetaires", 1894, t.2, p.19