François BOUCHER (1703-1770) - Lot 94

François BOUCHER (1703-1770) The Altar of Friendship Sanguine 35.5 x 22.8 cm On verso, stamp of the J.J. Peoli collection (L.2020) Provenance: Former collection of Monsieur de La Haye, Fermier Général Former collection of J.J. Péoli,(1825-1893) His sale, New York, May 8, 1894 Former collection of Dr G*** Sale, Paris, May 15-17, 1883 Related works: Sanguine engravings by Lalive de Jully (P. Jean-Richard, no. 1247) and Demarteau (P. Jean-Richard, no. 643-644) A drawing from the former collection of the Marquis de Lagoy (Monaco sale, November 29, 1986, no. 26) A drawing, black stone, Glomy mount, Victoria & Albert Museum, London (Reverent Alexander Dyce Collection, no. 595) A proof, Huser sale, February 17, 1766 A drawing, Pigache sale, Paris October 21, 1776, no. 462 A drawing, Paris sale, December 13, 1991, no. 17, dated 1763 A large miniature by Charlier, in the Musée du Louvre Bibliography Pierrette Jean-Richard, L'oeuvre gravé de François Boucher dans la collection Edmond de Rothschild au musée du Louvre. We thank Mr. Alastair Laing for confirming the attribution of the drawing.