A Portrait Given To Gustave Flaubert By An Anonymous Friend.
Artist: Anonyme
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What a wonderful discovery—this portrait of a mustachioed man wearing an oriental cap, writing at his desk in front of a large bookcase, his gaze fixed directly on you. On back of the canvas, artist, in somewhat naive handwriting, has written this dedication: “To my friend Gustave Flaubert,” and may have added an inscription further down?
The painting, canvas, and pigments are unquestionably 19th-century, as is the stucco frame bearing Parisian labels.
Not being an expert, Icannot certify that this is a portrait of Gustave Flaubert.
However, the resemblance to the writer is striking.
Dimensions: Stucco frame (showing some touch-ups and minor surface imperfections): 47 × 33 cm. Canvas: 40 × 27 cm.
Since oil portraits of Gustave Flaubert are particularly rare— the writer refused to pose — it is tempting to think that this work may have been created in a studio, perhaps from a photograph, circa 1875.
A very interesting piece, which undoubtedly warrants further research.
Instant purchase: payment accepted via credit card or PayPal.
— eclectic — We are not experts, but we have been in this business forover 50 years.
Full refund provided without issue if you are not satisfied. Invoice and certificate included with every shipment.
What a wonderful discovery—this portrait of a mustachioed man wearing an oriental cap, writing at his desk in front of a large bookcase, his gaze fixed directly on you. On back of the canvas, artist, in somewhat naive handwriting, has written this dedication: “To my friend Gustave Flaubert,” and may have added an inscription further down?
The painting, canvas, and pigments are unquestionably 19th-century, as is the stucco frame bearing Parisian labels.
Not being an expert, Icannot certify that this is a portrait of Gustave Flaubert.
However, the resemblance to the writer is striking.
Dimensions: Stucco frame (showing some touch-ups and minor surface imperfections): 47 × 33 cm. Canvas: 40 × 27 cm.
Since oil portraits of Gustave Flaubert are particularly rare— the writer refused to pose — it is tempting to think that this work may have been created in a studio, perhaps from a photograph, circa 1875.
A very interesting piece, which undoubtedly warrants further research.
Instant purchase: payment accepted via credit card or PayPal.
— eclectic — We are not experts, but we have been in this business forover 50 years.
Full refund provided without issue if you are not satisfied. Invoice and certificate included with every shipment.
2 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Oil painting
Length: 47cm
Width: 33cm
Reference (ID): 1796345
Availability: In stock
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