Lot 131
  • 131

PIERRE LOUIS BOUVIER | Portrait of an officer

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pierre Louis Bouvier
  • Portrait of an officer
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed and dated centre right: P.L. Bouvier 1793
  • 52 mm. Diam.

Provenance

Sale, Geneva, Christie's, 21 November 1979, lot 336

Exhibited

Lausanne, 1999-2000, no. 95

Literature

Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 400, no. 60

Condition

Overall good, very slight watermark at margin between 9 and 10 o'clock
"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.
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