"Allegory Of The Four Seasons. Workshop Of François De Troy (1645-1730)"
Four portraits of young princesses from the Louis XIV period represented as an allegory of the Four Seasons. Oils on canvas. Presented in carved and gilded wooden rods, model à la Berain. Total dimensions: 50 x 42 cm Rare set of four portraits painted around 1690 and representing young princesses: * Spring with a large “Medici” vase planted with a flowering shrub * Summer with the mower's billhook and the young black servant * Autumn with fruits, grapes and red berries * Winter with a torch of fire held by a love Through the analysis of style, costumes, the fashion of hairstyles called "à la Fontange" and good quality of execution, we can deduce that this series was executed by the workshop of François de Troy (1645-1730) and we can date it around 1690. Beautiful original condition. Sold with detailed invoice & certificate. Payment facilities on request