MARIE-MADELEINE, MARQUISE DE VERDELIN | PORTRAIT OF JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU (1712-1778), IN PROFILE, IN A FUR HAT WITH TASSELS AND A FUR-TRIMMED COAT
MARIE-MADELEINE, MARQUISE DE VERDELIN
1728 - 1810
PORTRAIT OF JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU (1712-1778), IN PROFILE, IN A FUR HAT WITH TASSELS AND A FUR-TRIMMED COAT
Red and black chalk within a drawn black chalk oval; signed or bears attribution in black chalk, below the oval: Marquise de Verdelin and also bears a largely illegible inscription with date: 1764 (?), in black chalk, verso
224 by 168 mm; 8¾ by 6⅝ in
Condition Report:
Some light brown staining scattered throughout. A more prominent stain at the lower half of the drawn oval located on the fur of his garment and some staining visible in his fur hat. Otherwise in good condition - chalk remains strong.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
A. Poulet-Malassis (1825-1878),
given to Charles-Philippe Marquis de Chennevieres (1820-1899), Paris and Bellesme (L.2073) (P. De Chennevières, Une collection de Dessins d'Artistes Français, chap. XI, p. 350),
his sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 4-7 April 1900, no. 499 ('Portrait de Jean-Jacques Rousseau de profil et coiffé d'un bonnet de fourrure. Au crayon rehaussé d'aquarelle. Sur la meme feuille: Le portrait de Mlle de Lomenie de profile et un costume d'homme par Mr le Cher de Boufflers, à la mine de plomb. Deux dessins'),
bought by Roblin for 12 Francs
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MARIE-MADELEINE, MARQUISE DE VERDELIN
1728 - 1810
PORTRAIT OF JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU (1712-1778), IN PROFILE, IN A FUR HAT WITH TASSELS AND A FUR-TRIMMED COAT
Red and black chalk within a drawn black chalk oval; signed or bears attribution in black chalk, below the oval: Marquise de Verdelin and also bears a largely illegible inscription with date: 1764 (?), in black chalk, verso
224 by 168 mm; 8¾ by 6⅝ in
Condition Report:
Some light brown staining scattered throughout. A more prominent stain at the lower half of the drawn oval located on the fur of his garment and some staining visible in his fur hat. Otherwise in good condition - chalk remains strong.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
A. Poulet-Malassis (1825-1878),
given to Charles-Philippe Marquis de Chennevieres (1820-1899), Paris and Bellesme (L.2073) (P. De Chennevières, Une collection de Dessins d'Artistes Français, chap. XI, p. 350),
his sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 4-7 April 1900, no. 499 ('Portrait de Jean-Jacques Rousseau de profil et coiffé d'un bonnet de fourrure. Au crayon rehaussé d'aquarelle. Sur la meme feuille: Le portrait de Mlle de Lomenie de profile et un costume d'homme par Mr le Cher de Boufflers, à la mine de plomb. Deux dessins'),
bought by Roblin for 12 Francs
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