19th-century French School, Pastel Gallant Scene, Double-sided Drawing On A Handwritten Letter

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19th-century French School, Pastel Gallant Scene, Double-sided Drawing On A Handwritten Letter

French School, 19th century
Recto: A Young Lover Offering a Rose to His Beloved
Pastel on a handwritten letter
Verso: Study of a Female Figure Holding an Oar
Black ink wash on a handwritten letter
14 × 9.5 cm, visible area

A charming double-sided sheet executed on a fragment of an old letter, whose flowing handwriting blends harmoniously with the figures. The tender, delicately coloured scene on the recto contrasts with the freer and more vigorous study on the verso. The paper is slightly cockled, with a small hole.

1 200 €

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Objets Choisis - Paris, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Napoleon 3rd

Condition: Needs to be restored

Material: Paper

Width: 9.5

Height: 14

Reference (ID): 1798322

Availability: In stock