Description: ArtStory Fine Art We are pleased to offer for sale a magnificent and rare original painting from the end of the 18th century depicting the portrait of the last favorite of King Louis XV at Versailles, Madame du Barry. Our magnificent portrait of Madame du Barry is in the style of the works of Jean Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) Madame du Barry (1743-1793) born Jeanne Bécu, known as “Mademoiselle Vaubernier”, succeeded Madame de Pompadour who died in 1764, as favorite of the king. He installed her in Versailles in 1768. Despite the shenanigans of the Duke of Choiseul, Secretary of State and ally of the previous mistress, and the contempt of the dauphine Marie-Antoinette, she imposed herself at Court until her death. of Louis XV. An art lover, she protected painters and craftsmen and cultivated the neo-classical style in Versailles. Portrait of Madame Du Barry Material : oil on watermarked paper mounted on cardboardCondition report : in very good condition, the frame in good condition with small gaps in gilding see photos.Size painting : 12 1/4 x 9 in. // 31 x 23 cmSize frame : 15 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. // 40 x 32 cm.Provenance : Artstory collection, France.
Price: 4060 USD
Location: Tassin la Demi Lune
End Time: 2024-09-15T18:16:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 180 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Artist: Style Jean Honore FRAGONARD
Size: Small
Item Length: /
Region of Origin: Europe
Framing: Framed
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: c.1770
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 12 in
Style: Neo-classical
Features: Framed
Culture: France
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 9 in
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
Signed: No
Title: Portrait of Madame du Barry
Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)
Material: Oil, Canvas
Subject: Women, Lady, Portrait, Madame du Barry, Favorite
Type: Painting
Theme: Art, Floral, History, Portrait, Royalty
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
