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Auction 61, Bid It To Win It, May 12th

Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 339

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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