Circle of Jules-Léopold Boilly

Lévis-Mirepoix (from an old label on the reverse).

Surface in generally good condition aside from a small loss to the left of her back; some faint scattered craquelure; uneven varnish particularly at edges and center left. Under UV; no apparent inpainting.
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This trompe l'oeil painting is after a terracotta portrait medallion by Joseph Chinard depicting the celebrated beauty, Juliette Récamier (1777-1849). Madame Récamier was painted by Jacques-Louis David and Baron Gérard, among others.  A signed example of the terracotta was sold at Sotheby's, New York on 27 January 2005, lot 11.