The Fine Sale - May 18, 2023
Thu, May 18, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 64
After Maurice-Quentin de la Tour (1704-1788): Mlle. Puvigé
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$1,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Pastel on beige paper, unsigned, inscribed 'Puvigny' at top, with an indistictly inscribed label on the back of the frame.
14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (sheet), 23 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (frame).
Note: Louise-Claire Hamoche-Puvigné (c. 1735-1779), known as Mlle. Puvingé, was a dancer in the Opéra Comique. Neil Jeffares references this image of her in his book Pastels and Pastellists,. The image reproduced in his book is identical to this image, with provenance given as the artist's studio and Jean-Francois La Tour. Without provenance for this drawing, we are not able to confirm whether it is the work referenced by Jeffares, or a copy of it.
Condition
Sheet laid down on paper. Losses and tears around the sheet edges. Some staining and surface soiling.
Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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