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UnknownLate 19th-Century French School, Head Studyc. 1890
c. 1890
$1,056.45
£770
€908.74
CA$1,464.06
A$1,632.14
CHF 851.23
MX$19,736.37
NOK 10,700.36
SEK 10,124.68
DKK 6,782.85
About the Item
This enchanting late 19th-century French oil painting depicts the head of a bearded man.
Rendered with an abundance of consideration and feeling, the introspection of the figure portrayed is palpable. A monogram in the lower right reads ‘HD’, but the artist is yet to be determined. One lead is Henri-Camille Danger (1857-1939), a French painter known for historical, allegorical and mythological subjects, such as his ‘La Transgression du Commandement’ (1892).
How the piece came into being is a mystery. It’s conceivably one of three things: a study for a larger work, an academic piece, or a partial copy of an old master. If it’s the latter, stylistically it’s likely to be after a piece from the Baroque period.
Either way, it possesses a quiet, honest charm. It’s one to ponder over.
Held in a contemporary frame.
Provenance: Private collection, France.
Our reference: BRV2119
- Creation Year:c. 1890
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
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- Condition:leaned. Areas of fine and settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. A horizontal mark through the centre, presumably due to an earlier fold. Frame in excellent condition.
- Gallery Location:Cheltenham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2328216283282
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