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Studio of Nicolas de Largillierre
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Nicolas de Largillierre
- Portrait of a man, half length, wearing a blue tunic
- oil on canvas, oval, in a Louis XIII carved and gilt wood frame
Provenance
Private collection, Paris.
Condition
Relined. painting is presentable and can be hung in its present state. there is generaly very good retention of the paint surface with lovely detail in the costume and nice preservation of the flesh tones of face. there is only a slight degree of thinness in the hair. marks from strechter are faintly visible all around edges. ultraviolet light reveals only a few retouches in hair and in background.
In an ornately carved and gilt oval wood 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The sitter has traditionally been thought to be the poet and dramatist Philippe Quinault (1635-1688).
Another version of this composition sold Monaco, Christie's, June 19, 1988, lot 61, as by Largillièrre and dated by Georges de Lastic to circa 1700-5. The sitter in that portrait had been traditionally identified as Jean de la Bruyère (1645-1696).
Another version of this composition sold Monaco, Christie's, June 19, 1988, lot 61, as by Largillièrre and dated by Georges de Lastic to circa 1700-5. The sitter in that portrait had been traditionally identified as Jean de la Bruyère (1645-1696).