Jean Valette-Falgores, called Penot (Montauban 1710-after 1777) A trompe l'oeil with a flame stitched bag. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2009

signed and dated '***ttance de *hilippe 1710' and inscribed 'A Monsieur Monsi**r Lamote rue de Roi A P*ris' (on letters); oil on canvas, 24½ x 30½ in. (62.3 x 77.5 cm.) Estimate $60,000 - $80,000

Provenance: Rogers Collection

Christie's. Cabinet of Curiosities Selections from the Peter Tillou Collections. 28 January 2010. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com