Lot 109
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GEORGES NICOLAS TOUSSAINT AUGUSTIN, CALLED AUGUSTIN DUBOURG | Portrait of a lady in the guise of Diana, circa 1790

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Augustin Dubourg
  • Portrait of a lady in the guise of Diana, circa 1790
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed lower right: Dubourg
  • 78 mm. Diam.

Provenance

Sale, Geneva, Christie's, 11 November 1986, lot 201

Literature

Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 406, fig. 123

Condition

Hair-line crack running upwards from 5 o'clock, approx. 3.7 cm. Slight rubbing of pigments of sleeve near (and on) quiver, otherwise fair, if a little faded.
"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.
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