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Lot Description

Circle of François Boucher

(French, 1703-1770)

Young Cobbler with Hammer at Work

graphite on laid paper

inscribed François Boucher (verso)

7 1/2 x 6 inches.

This lot is located in Palm Beach.

Provenance:
F. Petit, Paris (label verso)

Condition Report

Framed: 13 x 10 3/4 inches.

Sheet cut to image; hinged to mat along upper edge; adhesive and paper residue at corners on verso and smaller spot at center; foxing throughout, predominantly in the right half; scattered brown staining; strong oxidation on verso; toning on recto.

Paper with watermark KAD or KVD.

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