- 77
François Boucher
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- François Boucher
- Woman with an urn and Two Putti
- Black and red chalk, heightened with white chalk and two shades of blue pastel
Provenance
Possibly Baron Thibon,
his sale, 9 February 1875 (described as La Source, with same description and measurements as the present sheet);
M [onsieur].A.P [arissot],
his sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 20-22 November, 1911, lot 67;
Georges B. Lasquin 1928 (?);
sale, New York, Christie's, 4 November 1978, lot 61 (w/d)
with Seiferheld & Co., New York
his sale, 9 February 1875 (described as La Source, with same description and measurements as the present sheet);
M [onsieur].A.P [arissot],
his sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 20-22 November, 1911, lot 67;
Georges B. Lasquin 1928 (?);
sale, New York, Christie's, 4 November 1978, lot 61 (w/d)
with Seiferheld & Co., New York
Condition
Paper rather dicoloured, particularly towards edges. There is a brown rim around the margins. Some foxing, concentrated at the upper half of the sheet. Chalk remains reasonably fresh.
Sold in a modern gilded 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. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are extremely grateful to Alastair Laing for confirming the attribution to Boucher upon seeing the drawing in the original and for providing additional information on its provenance.