Lot 47: LOUIS BOILLY | Portrait de Madame Saint-Ange Chevrier dans un paysage

Huile sur toile

74 x 60 cm ; 29 1/8  by 23 5/8  in

Huile sur toile

On the naked eye: The painting is in very good condition. It has been correctly re-lined on the 1st half of the 20th century, so the painting has not been compressed We notice a very beautiful porcelain network of cracks typical from the period. We cannot see any restoration on the naked eye. Under UV light: The painting appears under a green varnish partially removed on the figure. This partial cleaning has been correctly done and has perfectly preserved the glazes.
"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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Boilly (1761-1845), Lille, Palais des Beaux-Arts, 4 novembre 2011 – 6 février 2012, p. 171 n° 110, p. 173

S. L. Siegfried, The Art of Louis-Léopold Boilly. Modern Life in Napoleonic France, New-Haven, Kimbell Art Museum, 1995, p. 204, n°83 ;
G. Morel, « Boilly, le parisien du boulevard », in Connaissance des Arts, n° 698, novembre 2011, p. 90, repr.

Collection Saint-Ange Chevrier jusqu'en 1990 ;
Vente anonyme, Monaco, Sotheby’s, 7 décembre 1990, lot n°58 ;
Vente anonyme, Paris, Christie’s, 26 juin 2002, lot n°58 ;
Acquis chez Robilant et Voena, Londres, en 2002