French School, 18th Century

Portrait of Louis XV in his minority, half-length, in a red coat and blue sash with the Cross of the Holy Spirit; Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a blue ruffled gown, wearing roses in her hair; and Head of a Muse

Details

French School, 18th Century
Portrait of Louis XV in his minority, half-length, in a red coat and blue sash with the Cross of the Holy Spirit; Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a blue ruffled gown, wearing roses in her hair; and Head of a Muse
pastel, oval
Two - 21 x 17¾ in. (53.3 x 45.1 cm.); one - 18¾ x 15¼ in. (47.7 x 38.8 cm.)
Each in a moulded giltwood and composition frame
three (3)

Provenance

David Style, Esq.; sold Christie's South Kensington, 12-13 January 2005, lot 246.

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Lot Essay

The Holy Spirit was a French order of chivalry of which the King of France was the Sovereign and Grand Master. The identification of the sitter is supported by his very young age: as Grand Master, the King was a member of the order from birth, whereas his children could only be members from the age of twelve, and others from the age of sixteen.

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