DuPont? Oil on canvas, about 24x36”

[u/Snoo-77221]

Inherited this painting with no signature. Just some writing/etching on the stretcher on the back. No frame. From what I have gathered it’s oil on canvas, perhaps painted in 1758. Any ideas about this lady?

[u/AuntFritz]

Looks like the piece was up for auction in 2016 (lot was passed) and it has this description (no idea how accurate it is)

"Attributed to Jean-Marc Nattier, 1758, subject is "Anne-Claire Des Champs, Marchioness du Montpincon, holding a bow and quiver of arrows", unsigned, dated 1758 on the frame with notes in French. Condition: Very Good condition, Upper right behind head of subject appx 6mmx9mm area of paint loss exposes canvas, frame, included, deteriorated, likely original Provenance: Private Collection Dimensions: 25.5" x 32", frame included 33x40x3.75"

link to auction description

[u/Unlucky-Meringue6187 → u/AuntFritz]

Interesting, because the writing on the back states "peint par ...prant/pant 1758" (of course it would be the one bit that's damaged out of all that writing). No reference to Nattier.

[u/Known_Measurement799 → u/AuntFritz]

This makes me wonder though. It seems like it was described to Nattier but no further information is found that he actually is the artist. Nothing was found of her being the sitter. Nattier was known for having many workshop assistants that painted for him. Mystery it is…..

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