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FRANÇOIS-PASCAL-SIMON GÉRARD | Portrait of a young lady
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
Bidding Closed
Description
- François-Pascal-Simon Gérard
- Portrait of a young lady
- Huile sur toile
- 63 x 53 cm ; 28 3/4 by 20 7/8 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Normandie ;
Vente, New York, 31 janvier 1997, lot 104 ;
Acquis à la précédente par la propriétaire actuelle
Vente, New York, 31 janvier 1997, lot 104 ;
Acquis à la précédente par la propriétaire actuelle
Condition
toile from Belot ; network of craquelures visible ; a few craquelures on the hair ; little repainted area at the top of the hair ; tiny repainted area on the right breast ; a few thin craquelures repainted on the face ; light repainted touches on the chin and the cheeks, hardly visible under UV lamp
"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
La robe et les bijoux du modèle nous permettent de dater le tableau des années 1810 environ. Par sa qualité, notre tableau peut être rapproché du portrait de Caroline, reine de Naples et ses enfants (vers 1808-1810), (Musée national du château de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison).
La tradition familiale des propriétaires actuels veut que la jeune femme soit Caroline Murat, soeur de Napoléon Bonaparte. Cette identification n'est pas certaine mais elle est possible si l'on compare notre portrait à celui du château de Malmaison.
Ce tableau a été authentifié par Alain Latreille.
Voir la photographie sur la page précédente.