- 577
Attributed to Michel Corneille the Younger
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Michel Corneille the Younger
- standing female figure, with a slight sketch of a kneeling attendant
Black chalk heightened with white chalk, within dark brown ink framing lines, on light brown paper;
bears lengthy inscription on backing: de Troy / Etude pour Esther and giving full provenance
Provenance
Bourguignon de Fabregoules, Aix;
C.J.B. Girard (both according to inscription, verso);
Flury-Hérard (L.1015, with number 556),
sale, Paris, 13 May 1861, lot 556;
Charles-Philippe, marquis de Chennevières (L.2073);
Georges Bourgarel, sale, Paris, 13 November 1922, lot 76;
sale, Paris, Boisgirard and Associès, 24 May 2004, lot 35
C.J.B. Girard (both according to inscription, verso);
Flury-Hérard (L.1015, with number 556),
sale, Paris, 13 May 1861, lot 556;
Charles-Philippe, marquis de Chennevières (L.2073);
Georges Bourgarel, sale, Paris, 13 November 1922, lot 76;
sale, Paris, Boisgirard and Associès, 24 May 2004, lot 35
Condition
Paper a little browned, and some slight staining, especially towards edges, but generally very good condition. Sold in a gilded frame.
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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.