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FRANÇOIS BOUCHER | Study of the head of a young girl with pearls in her hair
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ecole Française du XVIIIe siècle, entourage de François Boucher
- Study of the head of a young girl with pearls in her hair
- Black and red chalk with white pastel
- 251 x 192 mm ; 9 3/4 by 7 1/2 in
Provenance
Gallery W.M. Brady, New York;
Private collection, Paris.
Private collection, Paris.
Condition
En partie contrecollé. Le papier est légèrement décoloré. Quelques taches rondes autour de la tête, qui pourraient être des rousseurs anciennement nettoyées. La matière est fraiche et vibrante. L’image est forte et séduisante. Dans un cadre en bois doré et sculpté. Partially laid down. Sheet has slightly discoloured. Circular stains located around her head, possibly foxing which may have been previously cleaned. Medium is fresh and vibrant. Image strong and attractive. Sold in a carved and gilded frame.
"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
We are grateful to Mr. Alastair Laing for endorsing the attribution after first hand inspection.