Portrait Of A Young Woman With A Blue Ribbon, Pastel Signed And Dated 1769

Portrait of a Young Woman with a Blue Ribbon. Pastel on paper, 18th century. Signed and dated Charles-Marie Caffieri, 1769.

An elegant pastel portrait depicting a young woman dressed in 18th-century fashion, her hair adorned with a delicate blue ribbon tied around her neck. The refined treatment of the flesh tones, the subtlety of the gaze, and the delicate gradations of color reflect a confident hand and great pictorial sensitivity.

The work is signed and dated “C. Caffieri f. 1769” in the lower right corner. It is presented in its original giltwood frame, period or slightly later.

A characteristic example of French portraiture from the second half of the 18th century, combining elegance, softness, and refinement.

Condition: Good overall condition considering its age. Minor wear and signs of age are visible, without any major alteration. The pastel remains well-preserved, clear, and harmonious.

A decorative and collectible piece, ideal for a classical interior or a collection of antique portraits.

Dimensions:

• Unframed: Height 46 cm × Width 38 cm
• Framed: Height 58 cm × Width 50 cm

Carefully considered price. All serious offers will be considered

Piece selected and acquired on the art market by

Thierry Laurent Antiquités – L’Œil des Époques

Viewings by appointment. Collection in person preferred.