Lot 145
  • 145

François Pascal Simon Gérard, called Baron Gérard

Estimate
3,000 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • François Pascal Simon Gérard, called Baron Gérard
  • two studies of antique heads: a bearded man with a close cap; a young man with a phrygian cap
  • Both black chalk

Provenance

E. Calando (L.837);
E. Calando fils (bears his inventory numbering in pencil: 1073, 1072)

Condition

Young man has a couple of small brown spots; old man clear. Both in good condition, but both have slight discoloration on top edge, verso, as though from old mount.
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