A. Cerboni Baiardi, Jean-Baptiste Nini 1717-1786, d'Urbino aux rives de la Loire, paysages et visages européens, cat. exp. Urbino, Blois, 2001, p. 179, n° 66.

Very good condition overall with minor chips to the edges and the high points at some places. There is some surface dirt consistent with age and handling. A fixing hole is visible to the upper edge of the medallion and a hairline firing fissure visible in the background, just above the head of the sitter. There are minor chips the edges and high points of the ebonised wooden frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Son of Marc de Beauvau, Prince of Caron and of the Holy Roman Empire, administrator of Tuscany, Juste was appointed colonelof the Lorraine Guards and Governor of Bar-le-Duc. On the death of his first wife, Marie-Sophie-Charlotte de La Tour d'Auvergne, he married Marie-Sylvie de Rohan-Chabot. In 1757, he was appointed knight by Louis XV. He was Governor of Languedoc, and then Provence and became Marshal of France in 1789. He entered the French Academy in 1771.