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François Boucher Paris 1703 - 1770
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- François Boucher
- Saint Jean Baptiste et l'agneau pascal
- Pierre noire rehaussée d'aquarelle et de gouache,
Porte une inscription en bas à gauche f. Boucher - black chalk
- 24,2 x 18 cm
Provenance
Vente posthume de la collection du Marquis de Marigny/Ménars,18 Mars 1782, lot 286 : “Saint Jean enfant ; il est assis : son mouton est auprès de lui. Au pastel” ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 29 mai 1914, n°15 ;
Vente Sotheby's New York, 14 janvier 1992, lot n°126 ;
Monte Carlo art gallery
Vente anonyme, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 29 mai 1914, n°15 ;
Vente Sotheby's New York, 14 janvier 1992, lot n°126 ;
Monte Carlo art gallery
Literature
A. Michel, François Boucher, Paris [1906], Cat. Suppl. par L. Souillé & Ch. Masson, p.46 n°839 ;
A. Ananoff, L'oeuvre dessiné de François Boucher (1703-1770), Catalogue raisonné, vol. 1, F. De Nobele, 1966, p. 180 n°674
A. Ananoff, L'oeuvre dessiné de François Boucher (1703-1770), Catalogue raisonné, vol. 1, F. De Nobele, 1966, p. 180 n°674
Condition
The drawing is laid down on the mount.
There is a humidity stain covering the vegetation in the upper left corner and in the middle of the border on the right: on the vegetation and the edge of the drapery.
"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
Nous remercions Monsieur Alastair Laing qui nous a confirmé l'authenticité de cette oeuvre d'après la photographie et qui nous a aidé à retracer la provenance du dessin comme étant celle de la collection du Marquis de Marigny/Ménars ainsi qu'à la rédaction de cette notice.