François Guérin

I Small repaints under the wall clock, in the lower right corner, along the left edge on the chest. There is an old restoration under the chair (1 centimeter). There is a repaint in the mother face and along her shoulder. There are some opened cracks filled in. They are probably due to a problem with the preparation of the panel which caused the painting surface to slide. II Some small retouching along the left edge and around the feather in the hand of the mother. Some retouchings in the cracks. There are some opened cracks filled in. They are probably due to a problem with the preparation of the panel which caused the painting surface to slide.
"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."

Dans des cadres en bois sculptés dorés, travail français d'époque Louis XVI, estampillés INFROIT.
Les deux petits tableaux que nous présentons peuvent être rapprochés de dessins préparatoires aujourd'hui conservés à l'Albertina Museum de Vienne (nos. inv. 12266 et 12267).