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Henri De Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s
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Henri De Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s

18th century
Sold 5 August 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

This distinctive profile of a gentleman in a double-breasted coat and pigtail wig is neatly painted en grisaille in pinkish hues heightened with sepia and white against a dark background. It is signed in white under the bust-line - H. de Janvry / 1798. The portrait is set in a gold locket frame that is glazed on the reverse to show plaited brown hair.

Born in France in 1768, Henri de Janvry worked in England between 1793 and 1800. He exhibited briefly at the Royal Academy and attracted a distinguished clientele to his studio including royalty.

Good condition; light dust under the glass.

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in June 1944 from Spero

Literature: McKechnie, British Silhouette Artists and their Work, illus. p.729

APHA Registration: R1VDB3YB

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
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6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
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SA1084254
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C502
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Description
This distinctive profile of a gentleman in a double-breasted coat and pigtail wig is neatly painted en grisaille in pinkish hues heightened with sepia and white against a dark background. It is signed in white under the bust-line - H. de Janvry / 1798. The portrait is set in a gold locket frame that is glazed on the reverse to show plaited brown hair.

Born in France in 1768, Henri de Janvry worked in England between 1793 and 1800.

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He exhibited briefly at the Royal Academy and attracted a distinguished clientele to his studio including royalty.
Wigs on the Green
fig 1. Henri de Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s
fig 1. Henri De Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s

Good condition; light dust under the glass.

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in June 1944 from Spero

Literature: McKechnie, British Silhouette Artists and their Work, illus. p.729

APHA Registration: R1VDB3YB

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084254
Dealers Internal Ref
C502
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Henri de Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s
Henri de Janvry, Portrait Miniature Profile, 1790s
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)
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