Lot Essay
Alastair Laing has kindly confirmed the attribution to Boucher on studying the drawing in the original. Mr. Laing suggests that it may date from a little after the artist's return from Italy in 1731.
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The Adoration of the Magi
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François Boucher (Paris 1703-1770)
The Adoration of the Magi
with inscription 'boucher' (recto) and 'N 47 1 2:2:0' (verso)
black chalk, pen and grey ink, grey wash
5¾ x 7 7/8 in. (145 x 199 mm.)
The Adoration of the Magi
with inscription 'boucher' (recto) and 'N 47 1 2:2:0' (verso)
black chalk, pen and grey ink, grey wash
5¾ x 7 7/8 in. (145 x 199 mm.)