Late 17th-century French School, Portrait of a Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Late 17th-century French School, Portrait of a Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1073106
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This splendid late 17th-century French school oil painting depicts a young nobleman standing somewhat haughtily before a landscape.

Dressed in a sumptuous blue velvet cloak, white lace cravat, and embroidered waistcoat, one can imagine that he’s the image of his father. It’s an audacious display of decadence and wealth. The view beyond could be a reference to the estate he’s due to inherit.

Produced during the reign of King Louis XIV, extravagant French fashion was influenced by a flourishing textile trade. France had transformed fashion into a thriving industry and copious designers were emerging with new ideas and trends. It’s interesting to consider how this young man felt, with his left arm nonchalantly draped over the classical architecture.

Held within a later burr walnut frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 26½” x 34” / 67cm x 87cm

Year of creation: c. 1690

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. Cleaned. Canvas relined. Fine and settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. Frame with light marks and signs of age.

Our reference: BRV1862

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

67cm (26.38")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1073106

Description

This splendid late 17th-century French school oil painting depicts a young nobleman standing somewhat haughtily before a landscape.

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Dressed in a sumptuous blue velvet cloak, white lace cravat, and embroidered waistcoat, one can imagine that he’s the image of his father.

Brave Fine Art

It’s an audacious display of decadence and wealth. The view beyond could be a reference to the estate he’s due to inherit.

fig 1. Late 17th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Late 17th-century French School, Portrait of a Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting

Produced during the reign of King Louis XIV, extravagant French fashion was influenced by a flourishing textile trade. France had transformed fashion into a thriving industry and copious designers were emerging with new ideas and trends. It’s interesting to consider how this young man felt, with his left arm nonchalantly draped over the classical architecture.

fig 2. Late 17th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Late 17th-century French School, Portrait of a Young Nobleman - Antique Oil Painting

Held within a later burr walnut frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 26½” x 34” / 67cm x 87cm

Year of creation: c. 1690

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. Cleaned. Canvas relined. Fine and settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. Frame with light marks and signs of age.

Our reference: BRV1862