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Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

1940 - 1960
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ONE OF A PAIR OFFERED SEPARATELY

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Very large mid 20th century Rococo style oil painting on canvas titled 'Après-Midi / Afternoon Tea At Versailles.

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Circa - Vintage 1950’s

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Artwork Title - Afternoon Tea At Versailles

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Description

Wonderful French Palace Of Versailles Interior Scene With Five Courtiers And One Waiter Dressed In 18th Century Romantic Clothing Of The Period.

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At The Centre Of The Composition A Large Table, With Surrounding Dinner Guests Both Sitting And Standing On Elaborate Rococo Salon Chairs.

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Two Females (Lady In Pink Polonaise Gown & Lady In Yellow Polonaise Gown) Show The Most Dominant Roles.

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The Table Set With Silver Tea Service And Tea Cups And Saucers In Fine Servrés Bone China. All Guest Seem Enthralled With The Lady Standing At The Top Of The Table, Whom Appears To Be Giving A Speech.

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Behind The Table Stands A Gilt Mirrored Console Table With Large French Ormolu Clock And Vase Filled With Vibrant Plumage.

Elaborate Walls Decoration With Plaster Panelling And Ormolu Wall Sconces.

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The Bases Of Large Glass Chandeliers Which Hang From The Ceiling Grace The Top Of The Artwork.

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Exceptional Artwork With Optimum Intrigue. Perfect For 18th Century Arts Enthusiast Or Art Lover of The Rococo Period.

Beautifully Feminine Artwork Painted By Accomplished Hand In The Finest Of Detail.

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Signed By Artist H.D. Espinoza in the lower right bottom corner.

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Provenance : Purchased From Fine Art Collector.

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Framed Measurements: (Inches & Centimetres)

Height: 30.2'' | 76.7 cm

Width: 42'' | 106.6 cm

Depth: 2'' | 5 cm

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Delivery

UK £80 / EU £200 / USA £250

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TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171

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Quote Stock Ref : 0901

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Physical Dimensions
Height
76.7cm (30.20")
Width
106.6cm (41.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this French Rococo Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1004334
Dealers Internal Reference
0901
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Description
ONE OF A PAIR OFFERED SEPARATELY
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Very large mid 20th century Rococo style oil painting on canvas titled 'Après-Midi / Afternoon Tea At Versailles.
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

Circa - Vintage 1950’s

Artwork Title - Afternoon Tea At Versailles

fig 1. An oil painting in an ornate gold gilt frame depicting 18th-century French figures in elaborate period costume taking tea around a table.
fig 1. Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Description

Wonderful French Palace Of Versailles Interior Scene With Five Courtiers And One Waiter Dressed In 18th Century Romantic Clothing Of The Period.

At The Centre Of The Composition A Large Table, With Surrounding Dinner Guests Both Sitting And Standing On Elaborate Rococo Salon Chairs.

fig 2. An oil painting in an ornate gold gilt frame depicting 18th-century French figures in elaborate period costume taking tea around a table.
fig 2. Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Two Females (Lady In Pink Polonaise Gown & Lady In Yellow Polonaise Gown) Show The Most Dominant Roles.

The Table Set With Silver Tea Service And Tea Cups And Saucers In Fine Servrés Bone China. All Guest Seem Enthralled With The Lady Standing At The Top Of The Table, Whom Appears To Be Giving A Speech.

fig 3. An oil painting in an ornate gold gilt frame depicting 18th-century French figures in elaborate period costume taking tea around a table.
fig 3. Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Behind The Table Stands A Gilt Mirrored Console Table With Large French Ormolu Clock And Vase Filled With Vibrant Plumage.

Elaborate Walls Decoration With Plaster Panelling And Ormolu Wall Sconces.

The Bases Of Large Glass Chandeliers Which Hang From The Ceiling Grace The Top Of The Artwork.

fig 4. An oil painting in an ornate gold gilt frame depicting 18th-century French figures in elaborate period costume taking tea around a table.
fig 4. Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Exceptional Artwork With Optimum Intrigue. Perfect For 18th Century Arts Enthusiast Or Art Lover of The Rococo Period.

Beautifully Feminine Artwork Painted By Accomplished Hand In The Finest Of Detail.

fig 5. An oil painting in an ornate gold gilt frame depicting 18th-century French figures in elaborate period costume taking tea around a table.
fig 5. Genre Figurative Oil Portrait Painting Courtiers Taking Afternoon Tea Versailles Interior Scene Paris Rococo Manner Art

Signed By Artist H.D. Espinoza in the lower right bottom corner.

Provenance : Purchased From Fine Art Collector.

Framed Measurements: (Inches & Centimetres)

Height: 30.2'' | 76.7 cm

Width: 42'' | 106.6 cm

Depth: 2'' | 5 cm

Delivery

UK £80 / EU £200 / USA £250

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171

Quote Stock Ref : 0901

Height
76.7cm (30.20")
Width
106.6cm (41.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this French Rococo Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1004334
Dealers Internal Ref
0901
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
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Rococo genre paintings depict lighthearted social gatherings, aristocratic life, and leisure within opulent 18th-century interiors. Emerging in France during the reign of Louis XV, the movement focuses on asymmetrical curves, pastel colour palettes, ornate detailing, and theatrical compositions.

Traditional oil paintings from this genre were executed using hand-ground mineral pigments bound in linseed oil, applied to natural linen or hemp canvas. Framing typically features hand-carved wood decorated with gesso and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period paintings show natural craquelure consistent with age, hand-stitched canvas edges, and historical stretcher bar construction. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals aged varnish patterns and historical retouching, alongside hand-carved wood frames with authentic leaf gilding wear.

A Rococo oil painting provides a dramatic focal point when positioned above a clean-lined console table or mantelpiece. Pairing classical figurative artwork with modern neutral walls creates an engaging visual contrast between historical ornamentation and contemporary minimalism.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent canvas expansion and paint cracking. Clean the canvas and gilt frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or commercial polishes.
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