(French, 1645-1730)
Possibly Louise Benedicte de Bourbon, Duchesse Du Maine, in a blue and red velvet gown, seated on a terrace by a console table, oil on canvas, 54-1/2 x 41-5/8 in.; fine gilt wood and composition frame, 71 x 54 x 4 in.
Provenance: With Christie's London, July 7, 2000, Lot 173, estimate 20,000-30,000 GBP, as Circle Of Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746); Estate of Timothy B. Johnston, Russellville, Arkansas
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With Christie's London, July 7, 2000, Lot 173, estimate 20,000-30,000 GBP, as Circle Of Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746); Estate of Timothy B. Johnston, Russellville, Arkansas
lined, restretched on old stretcher, craquelure, small areas of retouch in face, retouch on <em>decollete, </em>arm, and gown, small spots of paint accretion; frame with restorations to original gilt surface, some losses commensurate with age
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