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Giovanni Boldini
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Giovanni Boldini
- Portrait of Grace King Connelly
- Signed upper right Boldini
- Pastel on canvas
- 54 x 35 cm ; 21 1/4 by 13 3/4 in.
Condition
- several thin scratches appear especially in the background in the upper right and a thin horizontal scratch on the model's chest
- small areas appear braded, especially in the upper part of the composition (a thin horizontal trace in the lower part as well) which could explain that the signature was slightly "dulled"
- small pin holes appear on the borders, due to wooden baguettes used to fix the canvas
- the right border is dirty
"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
Daughter to John McPherson Berrien Connelly (1845-1905) and Grace Sterling King (1846-1875), Grace King Connelly (1875-1956) married Ugo Gregorini-Bingham (1869-1924) in 1894 in Paris. Their daughter, Grace Gregorini-Bingham, was born in 1896 in Bologna. Also known as "Minnie l'Italienne", she married Charles Louis, prince de Beauvau-Craon (1878-1942) in 1920. They had a son, Marc de Beauvau-Craon (1921-1982).
In our opinion, this charming portrait was executed by Boldini circa 1894, before Grace's wedding, in accordance with the usage.
We would like to thank Mr. Tiziano Panconi and the Museo archives Giovanni Boldini Macchiaioli, Pistoia, for kindly authenticating this work. A certificate will be delivered to the buyer (inventory number 2412).