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FRANÇOIS DUMONT | Portrait of a lady, circa 1778
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- François Dumont
- Portrait of a lady, circa 1778
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame
- 87 mm. Diam.
Provenance
David David-Weill (1871-1952), inv. no. 130, until 1936;
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (1905-1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 36
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (1905-1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 36
Exhibited
London, 1961, no. 45;
Vienna, 1965, no. 93;
London, 1968, no. 941
Vienna, 1965, no. 93;
London, 1968, no. 941
Literature
Gillet, et al., 1957, no. 45;
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 409, pl. 129
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 409, pl. 129
Condition
The miniature is in good surface order, possibly slightly faded.
"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
The sitter holds a letter inscribed: Ma chère Mimi.