Rene Tiercelein
(French, 18th Century)
"Portrait of a Young Child with Pet Songbird", 1748
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower right at edge of table.
Accompanied by The Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide, May 1976, magazine which features this portrait on its cover.
Framed.
29-1/8" x 24-1/8", framed 36" x 31-1/8"
Provenance: Roy Miles Fine Paintings, London, England; Estate of Sue Mahan, Fort Meyers, Florida.

Literature: The Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide, May 1976, cover illustration.

Previously relined and stretcher bars replaced. Toning/darkening of varnish layer. Signs of inpainting mid left (background and chair); small, scattered areas of inpainting lower left and center (dress), mid left (table and upper center-face and background). Modern frame with surface marks and nicks. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue and opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.