Lot 818
  • 818

Rosalba Carriera

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Rosalba Carriera
  • Portrait of a lady in a silver dress with a blue shawl
  • pastel on paper
  • 49.5 by 24.5cm.; 19½ by 9¾in.

Provenance

Federico Gentili di Giuseppe, 22 Avenue Foch, Paris;
His deceased sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 23-24 April 1941, lot 2;
On deposit in the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. no. REC 73), 1949-1999;
Restituted to the heirs of Gentili di Giuseppe on 9 July 1999;
By whom presumably anonymously sold, New York, Christie's, 27 January 2000, lot 85.

Literature

N. Jeffares, Dictionary of Pastellists before 1800, London 2006, p. 119, reproduced in colour.

Condition


"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."