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MARIE-ANNE FRAGONARD, NÉE GÉRARD | Portrait of Jean Henri, Vicomte de Lage de Volude (1767-1795), when a child, circa 1770
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Honoré Fragonard
- Portrait of Jean Henri, Vicomte de Lage de Volude (1767-1795), when a child, circa 1770
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, ormolu frame
- 48 by 39 mm.
Provenance
Vicomtesse de Fontenay;
David David-Weill (d. 1952), inv. no. 541, by 1936;
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (d. 1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 66 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard)
David David-Weill (d. 1952), inv. no. 541, by 1936;
with Wildenstein, Paris;
Sir Charles Clore (d. 1979), London;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 17 March 1986, lot 66 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard)
Exhibited
Paris, 1921, no. 103;
London, 1933, no. 141 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard);
London, 1961, no. 55 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard)
London, 1933, no. 141 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard);
London, 1961, no. 55 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard)
Literature
Gillet, Jeannerat & Clouzot, 1957, no. 55 (as Jean-Honoré Fragonard), pp. 108-109, illust.;
Rosenberg, 1996, pp. 74-76
Rosenberg, 1996, pp. 74-76
Condition
The colours are muted but original. Wonderful looseness of handling.
"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 was second son of François-Paul, Marquis de Lage de Volude, Seigneur du Tirac d'Asnière (1734-1793) and his wife Marie-Jeanne de Kergariou.