You can contact us with the problem you are having and we will investigate.
Stripe Online Payments
Sellingantiques have now partnered with Stripe card processing to give you a seamless purchase experience of antiques on sellingantiques.
Millions of companies of all sizes use Stripe online to accept payments and is the worlds No.1 payment gateway.
So how does it work: Look for the button in the antique details page to instantly purchase antiques from dealers who have activated Stripe online payments.
You can now easily filter and show antiques that only have this option enabled.
Using this button notifies us immediately that you have purchased this item. Once you have made the payment we will instantly mark it as sold to ensure that no one else can buy it.
Discounts can also be made available.
We are always improving the purchase experience for both buyer and seller and more and more dealers are enabling this option each week.
Portrait Of A Lady, French C.1660; Studio Of Charles And Henri Beaubrun (amboise 1602 And 1603 - Paris 1692 And 1677)
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Titan Fine Art
Oil on canvas.
This portrait is an excellent example of the Baroque Beaubrun portrait style. Beautifully composed, the sitter is almost half length, before a landscape. The tonality and the artist’s colouring is certainly more redolent of the less brash palettes found among Dutch artists of the period. The painting abounds with ingenious flourishes and demonstrations of the painter''s skill. A remarkable care is exercised, for example, in the painting of the sitter''s face and hands and the treatment of the shimmering drapery.
This portrait resembles closely other paintings attributed to the Beaubrun cousins which often present the sitter with long hands and fingers, being an idealisation of female beauty at the time, and the contour between the neck and shoulder is a Beaubrun trademark. The sitter bears a resemblance to Anne Marie Louise d''Orléans, Duchess of Montpensier (1627-1693) called “La Grande Mademoiselle” - and she favoured the large feather headdress. It is als...o worth noting that a ‘portrait of a lady’ also bears a striking resemblance (offered at Sotheby’s New York, 28 Jan 2011, lot 49, estimate $20,000 - $30,000) to that of our portrait.
Posing beside a fountain, perhaps within the family estate, the beautiful sitter’s silver dress is of the finest material, and it has full, loose sleeves ending just below the elbow - which was fashionable at mid century. A sheer scarf is knotted into a collar around her shoulders and a long pointed bodice is decorated with parchment lace. The hairstyle pulled back and with set corkscrew locks and short ones framing the face, typical of the 50s, is embellished by outstanding exotic plumage perched seemingly impossibly to the back of the head. This headdress was a status symbol and was often incorporated in baroque styles of the 1600s – sometimes in an allegorical or mythological portrait. Ostrich, guinea hens, and African storks were often used and held in place by wires and other supports and their use in portraits was neither meant as an exercise in realism nor to explore the sitters character, but to glorify the individual with godlike qualities.
The accessory par excellence – pearls – are abundant. This obligatory accompaniment was popular since the 1630s. In 1665 the diarist Samuel Pepys accounted the purchase of a pearl necklace for his wife which in today money is over Ł10,000: “She was also to look after a necklace of pearl, which she is mighty busy about, I being contented to lay out 80 pounds in one for her”. France dictated fashions of Western Europe during much of the 17th century and the entirety of the 18th. The pinnacle was at the French court and more notably the Bourbon monarchs (Louis XIV to Louis XVI). France led in this area because England was wracked by civil war and Italy’s days of Renaissance glory were over. France developed into the main political and cultural power and from the mid century European rulers strove to imitate the powerful Sun King. France became the center for lace-making and silk and brocade manufacturing and its many goods were in high demand in other European countries.
Presented in an outstanding antique gilt frame, 17th or 18th century.
Charles and his cousin, Henri Beaubrun, belonged to a family of French portraitists of the 17th century. Henri was soon attached to King Louis XIII, thanks to his father''s position as a wardrobe valet. The cousins collaborated between 1630 and 1675 and became painters of the King and painted many official portraits of which are now held in museums such as the Palace of Versailles and the Prado. As a result of this collaboration most of their work is attributed to the couple.
Much more info about this item at: www.titanfineart.com
In a market saturated with available paintings, Titan Fine Art offers a distinct advantage: we sift through thousands of works to provide a specially curated selection. Each piece is meticulously chosen based on technical merit, provenance, and decorative appeal, ensuring our clients view only the finest examples of British and European art.
With over 20 years of expertise and 1,000+ works placed with collectors and institutions, we are one of the most prolific specialists in 17th and 18th-century portraiture. We combine a scholarly approach with museum-level rigor to replace the uncertainty of the open market with absolute confidence.
Why Buy From Titan Fine Art?
• Expertly Curated Selection
We act as your expert eye, selecting only high-quality works that offer genuine historical and artistic value.
• Museum-Level Research
Each portrait is supported by extensive academic research, often exceeding 40 hours, to establish attribution, sitter identity, and historical context.
• Professional Conservation
All paintings are carefully cleaned and stabilised by professional conservators, and are presented ready to hang.
• Transparent Pricing
No buyer’s premium or hidden fees—unlike auction houses, where additional costs can add 25–35%.
• Export Pricing Advantage
Reduced pricing is available for works exported outside the UK.
• Specialist Global Shipping
We manage the entire process, including custom crating, export documentation, and fully tracked delivery worldwide.
• Buy with Confidence
A 7-day return policy and the option to pay in GBP, USD, or EUR for convenience and transparency.
• Original Period Frames
Many works retain their original carved and gilded frames, which are works of art in their own right and enhance both historical authenticity and decorative impact.
• Personal Advisory Service
We work directly with collectors and interior designers, offering guidance on selection, scale, and placement—including bespoke room mock-ups on request.
Subscribe to our monthly 'new item alert' to be the first to hear about new works
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA450228
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 125cm (49.2inches)Width is 94cm (37.0inches)Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
Antique SA450228 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
←C17th
ANTIQUE SA450228
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Titan Fine Art
Specialist in 17th & 18thC portraits. Highly curated selection, museum-level research & pro conservation. Exceptional art, expertly vetted.
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07875 412 111
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.
Thank you.
Your rating and comment have been sent to Sellingantiques.
Thank you.
Your score has been recieved.
Thanks. But what can we do better?
SEND COMMENT
If you would like to be contacted to discuss your feedback then please leave a phone number or email address in your message.
Thanks for your great feedback!
We love it when our wonderful visitors are happy with us!
SEND COMMENT
Live daily database information for 21 July 2026
Antiques approved in last 24 hours
21
Antiques awaiting approval
2
Antiques rejected in last 24 hours
0
Unique visitors today
5559
Total antique impressions today
560129
Total antiques for sale
66981
Total value of antiques for sale
£138997219
Antiques uploaded so far in July 2026
2678
Unique visitors to Sellingantiques so far in July 2026
289902
Unique visitors to Sellingantiques so far in 2026
3851442
Item saved
The Portrait of a Lady, French c.1660; Studio of Charles and Henri Beaubrun (Amboise 1602 and 1603 - Paris 1692 and 1677) has been added to your saved items.
Sending email ...
... please wait
Sending Email...
... please wait
Problem with this page?
You can contact us with the problem you are having and we will investigate.
Sending an email to: Titan Fine Art
Item: #SA450228 Portrait of a Lady, French c.1660; Stud...
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.