Auction 54, Sunshine & Sales, March 31st
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 368
La Toilette, after Sigmund Freudenberger (1745–1801)
Estimate: $800 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Title: La Toilette, after Sigmund Freudenberger (1745–1801)
Date: Late 18th Century (Original plate c. 1774)
Medium: Etching and engraving on paper, potentially hand-colored
Description:
A classic French interior scene depicting a noblewoman seated at her dressing table while a maid styles her hair. She is attended by a gentleman seated nearby in a relaxed, intimate pose. The composition is characteristic of the Rococo era's "boudoir" scenes, emphasizing themes of vanity, high fashion, and the private lives of the 18th-century aristocracy.
Key Attributions:
- Artist: Engraved by Nicolas Joseph Voyez (1742–1806) or Nicolas Ponce (1746–1831).
- Original Design: After a drawing by Sigmund Freudenberger (also known as Freudenberg).
- Plate Information: Often designated as Plate 3 in contemporary collections.
- Dimensions: H:17in L13in
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