Lot 85

Léon Cogniet (1794-1880): Study of a Soldier

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Black chalk heightened with white and pencil on tan paper, signed with initials 'LC' center right; together with a small study of the arms.

15 x 11 in. (sheet), 2 x 6 in. (sheet), 23 1/2 x 19 in. (framed together).

Note: Possibly a sketch for Coignet's painting Expedition d'Egypte sous la commande de Bonaparte, painted between 1827 and 1835. 

W.M.Brady & Co., NY.

Condition

Both with staining and surface soiling. Larger with a few tears and tiny losses at the sheet edges. Smaller with remains of old pencil inscriptions at right.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.Â