Lot 773
  • 773

Follower of Jean Marc Nattier

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Jean Marc Nattier
  • Portrait of the Duchesse de Châteauroux as Thalia, Muse of Comedy
  • oil on canvas
  • 27 1/2 by 32 in.
  • 70 by 81.3 cm

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, April 17, 1986, lot 93

Condition

The canvas is lined, pressed surface from lining, craquelure throughout. A visible repair lower left about 5 inches long. UNDER UV : Masking varnish hard to tell full extent of inpainting, above mentioned tear floresses.
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.
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