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MARIE-ANNE FRAGONARD, NÉE GÉRARD | Portrait of a boy, circa 1780
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jean-Honoré Fragonard
- Portrait of a boy, circa 1780
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, silver-gilt frame, with white beaded enamel border
- 75 by 55 mm.
Provenance
Michel Heine, Paris, 1888;
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 520 (as Jean Honoré Fragonard);
sale, London, Christie's, 19 March 1980, lot 46 (as Jean Honoré Fragonard)
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 520 (as Jean Honoré Fragonard);
sale, London, Christie's, 19 March 1980, lot 46 (as Jean Honoré Fragonard)
Exhibited
Paris, 1888, p. 76;
Oxford, Ashmolean Museum (on loan between 1951-1955)
Oxford, Ashmolean Museum (on loan between 1951-1955)
Literature
Williamson, 1906-1908, vol. III, no. 542 (as Jean Honoré Fragonard);
Schidlof, 1964, vol I, p. 266, (as 'possibly' Jean Honoré Fragonard);
Rosenberg, 1996, p. 68, no. 7
Schidlof, 1964, vol I, p. 266, (as 'possibly' Jean Honoré Fragonard);
Rosenberg, 1996, p. 68, no. 7
Condition
"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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