François BOUCHER
1703–1770, France
Also known as: B
Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on canvas, untitled, composition, with people, Apparently representing an original painting by Francois Boucher, signed "B". 67x83 cm On the frame there is a nameplate with the name of Francois Boucher. Boucher signed among his works only with B but this painting does not move and does not Bouchers quality. It is from the 1700's but lacks Bouchers quality, form, detail and movement. It may be a student work. The painting has been retouched twice and the canvas is doubled. The signing took place at the last retouching time and is difficult to observe. It has no over painted area. The first canvas is from the early 1800's. The second canvas is hand woven and probably from before 1840. The district court's assessment: The painting was apparently made after Bouchers death. The signing, which is similar to Bouchers, giving the impression that the painting is done by him. The painting is a forgery.
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Born in Paris, the son of a lace designer Nicolas Boucher, François Boucher was perhaps the most celebrated decorative artist of the 18th century, with most of his work reflecting the Rococo style. At the young age of 17, Boucher was apprenticed by his father to François Lemoyne, but after only three months he went to work for the engraver Jean-François Cars. Within three years Boucher had already won the elite Grand Prix de Rome, although he did not take up the consequential opportunity to study in Italy until four years later. On his return from studying in Italy in 1731, he was admitted to the Académie de peinture et de sculpture as a historical painter, and became a faculty member in 1734.
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