Lot Essay
The prototype is François Clouet's well-known portrait of King Charles IX of France (1550-1574), of which several versions exist (see for example the full-length studio picture in Paris, musée Carnavalet).
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Portrait of Charles IX of France (1550-1574), bust-length, in an embroidered doublet with a ruff, a jewelled chain and a feathered hat
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Attributed to G. Reinhard (active c. 1784), after François Clouet
Portrait of Charles IX of France (1550-1574), bust-length, in an embroidered doublet with a ruff, a jewelled chain and a feathered hat
oil on canvas, unlined
29 5/8 x 21½ in. (75.3 x 54.6 cm.)
with identifying inscription, signature and date 'CAROLUS.IX REX GALIiE EX ORiGiNALE Pinxit Ano 1784 G. Reinhard[?]' (on the reverse of the unlined canvas), framed
Portrait of Charles IX of France (1550-1574), bust-length, in an embroidered doublet with a ruff, a jewelled chain and a feathered hat
oil on canvas, unlined
29 5/8 x 21½ in. (75.3 x 54.6 cm.)
with identifying inscription, signature and date 'CAROLUS.IX REX GALIiE EX ORiGiNALE Pinxit Ano 1784 G. Reinhard[?]' (on the reverse of the unlined canvas), framed
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