FRENCH SCHOOL CIRCA 1790, OFFERING TO LOVE, GRISAILLE

TECHNIQUE: Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass

ARSTIST: De Gault Joseph (attrib.)

SIGNED:

FRAME : Ormulu frame signed by Wandenberg, 19th. centurie

PORTRAIT SIZE: 5,5cm

FRAME SIZE: 9,5x7,5cm

DESCRIPTION :

"Grisaille" painting in the manner of ancient bas-reliefs, end of the 18th century, showing two young women dressed as vestals, pushed by a cherub to make offerings to Love.


CONDITION: Very good condition. Cleaned by Dr. Bernd Pappe.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bénézit, Lespinasse, Blattel, Schidlof, Darmon, Foster, Thème et Becker, Lemoine Bouchard

PRICE: 900€