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Portrait of Chancelier Michel IV Le Tellier, 1603-1685
Printmaker: Nanteuil, Robert
History note: From the collection of Pierre Mariette (1634-1716) [Lugt 1790] 1671; Charrington bought it at Sotheby's 11 March 1907, Lawson sale Lot 573 £3.0.0 with 134.I
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John
Only known state. / Inscription on top "NON ERRANT / MAXIMA RERVM VERBORVMQVE / TIBI FIDES."; Inscription on bottom " F. Chauueau ornam delin./ Boullanger Sculpsit. / Nanteuil Effigiem fecit". / Ornament engraved by Jean Boulanger; Ornament designed by François Chauveau.
Accession number: P.13813-R
Primary reference Number: 205214
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1790
Petitjean/Wickert: 116
Robert-Dumesnil: IV.120.133
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