Description
François GERARD, studio of. "Presumed Portrait of Countess Cornelia Martinetti". Fine pencil drawing with ink stamp "SUCCESSION F.GERARD". Under passepartout bearing a sales label "81". 20 x 15.5 cm. B.E. Provenance: - Exceptional set of drawings by Baron Gérard from a private collection, Hôtel Drouot (Pierre Bergé Associés), December 20, 2005, no. 81. Donated to the studio. Historical background: Believed to be a remake of the portrait painted by Baron Gérard in 1812, which has remained in his descendants ever since.
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