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JEAN-ÉTIENNE LIOTARD | Portrait of Marie Grand, née Silvestre (1721-1793), circa 1750
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Étienne Liotard
- Portrait of Marie Grand, née Silvestre (1721-1793), circa 1750
- Red chalk and pencil on vellum, set in the lid of a poudre d'écaille box decorated with gold piqué, tortoiseshell mounts and lining
- 52 mm. Diam.
Provenance
By descent from the sitter to the Grand d'Hauteville family, Château Hauteville, Vevey,
house sale, Geneva, Hôtel des Ventes, 12 September 2015, lot 1096
house sale, Geneva, Hôtel des Ventes, 12 September 2015, lot 1096
Condition
In good condition. The poudre d'écaille has darkened with time.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Marie Silvestre married Rodolphe Ferdinand Grand (1726-1794). Their third son, Daniel Jean Philippe, married Anne Cannac d'Hauteville.