18th century
Two oval armorial shields, one of the three French fleurs de lis, the other of Coetanos, between which a cornucopia spills out.
diameter: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Robert Carfrae, Scotland, sold at Glendining & Co., London, 1990. Sale, November 28, 1990, no. 320. The drawing was acquired by Robert Carfrae (1820-1900) during the 19th century, and was consigned to auction ninety years after his death. Cyril Humphris, London, purchased from Glendining & Co., 1990, sold at Sotheby's, New York, 1995. Sale Jan. 10, 1995, lot 64 Vermeer Associates Limited, Brampton, Ontario, purchased from Sotheby's, New York, 1995, sold to HUAM, 2000, 2000. long-term loan to HUAM, 1995-2000
Red chalk and graphite with guidelines in red chalk and graphite on cream antique laid paper, laid down on cream antique laid paper with discolored blue antique laid paper adhered to face
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18th centuryFrench