Oil on canvas, with monogram at lower right, preparatory sketch to canvas verso, inscribed in an unknown later hand to stretcher, in antique giltwood frame.

SS 23.5 x 19.25 in.; DOA 34.25 x 30.25 in.

From the Collection of Mr. Friedrich Hessler, Raleigh, North Carolina

Previously offered at Hampel Fine Art Auctions in Munich as a portrait of the philosopher Voltaire (June 2005).

Good estate condition; small area of craquelure; some wear to frame.

$1,000 - 3,000