Circle of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
(French, 1699-1779)

"La Pourvoyeuse/Return from Market", 1745

oil on wood panel
inscribed "Chardin" and dated "1745" en verso.
Framed.
12-3/4" x 10", framed 18-1/4" x 15-1/2"

Notes: According to both the 1969 and 1983 online catalogue raisonne's published on the artist, Chardin is recognized as having painted at least three versions of the "Pourvoyeuse" - referred to as "Return from Market" in English. In 1742, Bernard Lepicie produced an etching of the work, from which a few other copies are known as they exhibit the same reversal of the image as the print. The composition of this work suggests that it was either copied from one of the editions Chardin painted or by another period painted copy. Access to the artist, work(s), and well-executed composition and glazing technique is indicative of an artist, perhaps pupil, working within the circle of the artist.

In overall very good condition. Abrading to edges consistent with friction to frame. A few small speck size losses throughout. Wood support slightly warped. Re-varnished and no inpainting detected under U.V light. Frame is in overall very good condition. Scattered nicks and abrasions consistent with age and use.

18.25 x 15.5 in