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FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1750 | Portrait of Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France (1731-1767)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France (1731-1767)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame
- 51 by 73 mm.
Provenance
William, 12th Duke of Hamilton and 9th Duke of Brandon (1845-1895), Hamilton Palace,
sale, London, Christie's, 15 July 1882, possibly lot 1;
J.P. Heseltine, by 1889;
with Edwin Bucher, by 1990
sale, London, Christie's, 15 July 1882, possibly lot 1;
J.P. Heseltine, by 1889;
with Edwin Bucher, by 1990
Exhibited
London (Burlington Fine Arts Club), 1889, case XXIX, no. 62
Condition
In generally very good order. Near the right edge of the sheet, in the background of the image, there is a vertical line (measuring 0.9 mm) - which may be an area of skilful restoration.
"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
Princess Maria Josepha was the daughter of Augustus III, Prince-Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, and Maria Josepha of Austria. In 1747, she married Louis XV's eldest son, the Dauphin, and before his untimely death in 1765 they had many children, including three future kings of France: Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X.