Description
Antique portrait painting depicting an elegantly dressed lady in the Rococo taste, presented in an ornate gilt frame. The verso with handwritten notes attributing the composition to François Boucher and referencing an old collection history. The sitter shown with delicate jewelry and powdered coiffure against an oval reserve, executed in the style of 18th century French portraiture. An attractive decorative antique with strong old-world character and craquelure throughout.
Condition
Heavy age-related craquelure, surface wear, discoloration, scattered abrasions, and old repairs/restoration visible. Backing paper torn and deteriorated with handwritten labels present verso. Frame with wear, losses, and surface scratches. Painting sold as attributed and decorative in nature.
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Antique Continental Portrait of a Lady Oil Painting After François Boucher
Estimate $200-$20,000
Starting Price
$20
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Gilded Silence
May 17, 2026 9:00 PM EDTHolmdel, NJ, United States
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