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THBJean Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805) Bust of a Child
Lot 311
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- Lot Description
Jean Baptiste Greuze (French, 1725-1805)
Bust of a Child
Monogrammed "JBG" l.l., artist identified on a presentation plaque, with a
collection label from Charlotte-Auguste-Mathilde, Queen of Württemberg, affixed to the reverse.
Oil on panel, 7 x 5 3/4 in. (17.8 x 14.8 cm), in an elaborately carved frame.
Condition: Minor scattered losses, craquelure, surface grime, discolored varnish, bowing to panel with damage to the corners.
Provenance: Charlotte-Auguste-Mathilde, Queen of Wurttemberg (1766-1828); through to and possibly purchased by Henry M. Shepherd, 1859; by descent to Perry M. and Eleanor Shepherd, Geneva, New York, 1940s; by descent to Deborah Shepherd Petri, Framingham, Massachusetts; by descent to the current owner.
N.B. The painting has been reviewed by Dr. Edgar Munhall, Curator Emeritus of the Frick Collection, who confirmed the attribution; a letter from Dr. Munhall accompanies the lot.
This work has descended in several generations of the Shepherd family and may have been acquired by Judge Henry Martyn Shepard on a European grand tour in 1859. The family was located in Geneva, New York.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
Printed label "Eigenthum Ihuer (?) Majestiit der Konigin Mathilde...Württemburg" on the reverse. (Property of her majesty Queen Mathilde of Württemburg)
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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