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JOSEPH MARIE BOUTON | Portrait of a brother and sister, circa 1795
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a brother and sister, circa 1795
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount;signed lower centre: Bouton
- 77 mm. Diam.
Provenance
Édouard Gélis (d. 1955), Paris;
David David-Weill (d. 1952), inv. no. 3174, until 1936;
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (d. 1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 19
David David-Weill (d. 1952), inv. no. 3174, until 1936;
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (d. 1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 19
Exhibited
London, 1961, no. 19
Literature
Gillet, Jeannerat & Clouzot, 1957, pp. 48-49, no. 19, illust.;
Martin-Bouton and Mesuret, 1960, p. 30, no. LXIV;
Bouton-Martin, 1962, p. 245 (as 'les enfants de Mme de Polignac');
Benson, 1986, pp. 38-39, illust.;
Friesen (ed.), 2001, pp. 399-400, no. 58;
Lemoine-Bouchard, 2008, p. 122
Martin-Bouton and Mesuret, 1960, p. 30, no. LXIV;
Bouton-Martin, 1962, p. 245 (as 'les enfants de Mme de Polignac');
Benson, 1986, pp. 38-39, illust.;
Friesen (ed.), 2001, pp. 399-400, no. 58;
Lemoine-Bouchard, 2008, p. 122
Condition
There are minor marking around the margins and some slight rubbing at 3 o'clock.
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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."