Follower of François Clouet

Count Georges de Montbrison;
Baron Jean de Charpentier, Paris;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 23 February 1968, lot 61;
Nicholas M. Aquavella, New York, according to a label on the frame.

Museo de Bellas Artes, May 1946

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This work on panel has not been recently cleaned, and it seems that it will respond very well to restoration. At present, there is no depth to the background or clarity to the figure. It would not be a surprise to find retouches beneath an older varnish once the picture is cleaned. One can see a hint of retouching in the left background extending down into the shoulder, and there seem to be a few along the bottom edge as well. It seems that even if the picture is properly cleaned, there will not be any serious damage revealed, and that the condition is certainly above average.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

There is a related autograph drawing of Anne Chabot de Piennes, circa 1560, in the collection of the British Museum, London (registration number 1910.0212.72).