Portrait Of An Aristocrat – French School, Late 18th Century

French School, late 18th century

Portrait of an Aristocrat

An elegant half-length portrait of a woman wearing a light-colored satin dress accented with a blue ribbon.

The subject is depicted with great restraint, in the spirit of French aristocratic portraiture from the late Ancien Régime.

Based on her facial features, the portrait has been attributed to Madame de Montesson (1738–1806), the morganatic wife of Louis-Philippe d’Orléans and a prominent figure in French social and cultural life during the second half of the 18th century.

The work captivates with its soft modeling, the delicate rendering of the fabrics, and the model’s serene presence.

Medium: oil on canvas.

Canvas dimensions: 83 × 66 cm.

On the reverse, an old label from the Caisse Générale des Réparations.

Condition:

The work is presented in a beautiful antique carved and gilded wooden frame, showing some signs of age.

Satisfactory condition, with wear, restorations, and repairs typical of its age.

The piece is structurally sound and presents very well.

Shipping:

Careful packaging, tracked and insured shipping:

• Mainland France: €50

• Corsica and France outside mainland France: €70

• European Union: €110

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