FRANÇOIS BOUCHER | L'ENFANT BERGER

FRANÇOIS BOUCHER
Paris 1703 - 1770
L'ENFANT BERGER

Black chalk
198 by 153 mm; 7⅞ by 6 in

Condition Report:
Window mounted to a modern cream mount. There is some slight toning to the sheet and a tiny area of foxing to the sky. The drawing remains in otherwise impeccable condition with the black chalk medium fresh and vibrant throughout and the image strong. Sold in a modern 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.

Provenance:
Possibly Nicolas Joseph Bergeret de Grancourt;

sale, London, Christie's, 16 April 1991, part of lot 61 (as Circle of Francois Boucher)