- 641
Follower of François Boucher
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- François Boucher
- Young Boy
- numbered in pencil no 10 (lower center)
- black chalk and red chalk and stumping, heightened with white chalk and blue pastel
- 9 1/4 by 7 1/8 in.; 28.6 by 19.4 cm.
Condition
Laid down on paper. In generally good condition aside from scattered foxing and discoloration throughout the sheet, with a light brown stain to the lower left edge. There is some surface dirt to the sheet and it has faded in areas that were not covered by a previous mount. The current mount covers the edge of the drawing where there are eight lines that encroach on to the lower and upper corners of the sheet from the paper it has been laid down on. These lines do not appear to be period and may well relate to when it was previously mounted. The chalk is still fresh. Sold in a modern, gilded, wooden frame.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.