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Circle of Pierre Gobert
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pierre Gobert
- Portrait of a lady bathing in a lake, said to be Louise Anne de Bourbon, Countess of Charolais (1695-1758)
- inscribed in old handwriting on labels affixed to the reverse: Madlle. de Charolais/fille du Regent and Monsieur/Marquis de Mornay/..5
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Possibly Maréchal Soult, Paris;
Possibly by descent to his granddaughter, Marquise de Mornay Montchevreuil, Paris;
By descent to her daughter, Marquise de Balleroy Princesse de Broglie, Paris;
By descent to her son, Albert de Balleroy, Paris;
By descent to his niece, Princesse Marguerite de Balleroy, de Broglie;
By descent to her daughter, Princesse Yolande de Broglie, Paris;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Possibly by descent to his granddaughter, Marquise de Mornay Montchevreuil, Paris;
By descent to her daughter, Marquise de Balleroy Princesse de Broglie, Paris;
By descent to her son, Albert de Balleroy, Paris;
By descent to his niece, Princesse Marguerite de Balleroy, de Broglie;
By descent to her daughter, Princesse Yolande de Broglie, Paris;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
Canvas is unlined or has extremely old loose lining. Picture has likely not been significantly cleaned or restored in years. No retouches visible above the varnish, which has slightly discolored and could be freshened. A possible strip has been added at the top edge, or the original tacking edge has been unfurled to help fit frame. Painting is in lovely condition, and it might benefit from a light clean. In a carved giltwood 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.