BOUCHER François (1703-1770).
Drawing in black chalk and white chalk.
Annotated: "Boucher".
Gilded wooden frame, late 18th century.
Dimensions: H 28 x W 38 cm.
Mr. Alastair Laing and Mrs. Françoise Joulie have confirmed the authenticity of this drawing.
It could be the drawing, sold in the sale of Viscount C (Clair or Cleri), Me Pillet, Paris, April 25-26, 1872 (Soulié and Masson N°452).
Another drawing on the same theme was kept in the Marigny collection.
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