Description:
Louis Boullogne the Younger (French, 1654-1733)
Seated Male Nude Twisting to His Right
Signed and dated "Louis De Boullongne/1694" l.l.
Black chalk heightened with white on blue paper, approx. 17 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (45.5 x 29.3 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Scattered foxing and staining, sheet laid down on secondary paper support.
Estimate $700-900
French mat window is glued to edges of support sheet on two sides, but it does not appear to touch the drawing.
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