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François Boucher
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- François Boucher
- young boy leaning against a barrel and holding a basket
- Black and white chalk on gray paper within brown ink framing lines;
signed and dated, lower left: F. Boucher 1765
Provenance
Baroness Eugène de Rothschild,
sale, her collection and others, London, Sotheby's, 27 April 1977, lot 65;
Steven Platzman, Addison Associates, San Francisco, who notes that the drawing formerly belonged to Dr. Karl Parker
sale, her collection and others, London, Sotheby's, 27 April 1977, lot 65;
Steven Platzman, Addison Associates, San Francisco, who notes that the drawing formerly belonged to Dr. Karl Parker
Condition
Laid down. Overall condition is good. Light scattered foxing throughout but barely visible. The sheet remains in good condition with the medium strong.
Sold in a simple gilt 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
Boucher's highly finished drawings of children, usually in a pastoral setting, were extremely popular with contemporary collectors, including Mme. de Pompadour. Some served as models for Sèvres porcelain figures. On the basis of a photograph Alastair Laing has kindly confirmed the attribution to Boucher.