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JEAN-URBAIN GUÉRIN (FRENCH, 1760-1836)
A young gentleman, in blue coat and waistcoat, white shirt, red scarf knotted around his neck, curling receding dark hair; stormy sky background
signed and dated 'J. Guerin 1806' (lower right)
On card
Rectangular, 210 x 182 mm., gilt-metal mount stamped with palmettes alternating with honeysuckle motifs, on a veneered fruitwood panel with leather back and easel stand. A label on the reverse is inscribed, 'Portrait du meilleur des hommes - offert a M Brascassat en souvenir de ses vieilles et bien profondes amitiés de Madame Champy il n'y a rien de fixé pour le depart. il est subordonné au retour du beau temps, avec lequel Mde Champy partira heureuse en ayant foi a la promesse de son ami Brascassat.'
A young gentleman, in blue coat and waistcoat, white shirt, red scarf knotted around his neck, curling receding dark hair; stormy sky background
signed and dated 'J. Guerin 1806' (lower right)
On card
Rectangular, 210 x 182 mm., gilt-metal mount stamped with palmettes alternating with honeysuckle motifs, on a veneered fruitwood panel with leather back and easel stand. A label on the reverse is inscribed, 'Portrait du meilleur des hommes - offert a M Brascassat en souvenir de ses vieilles et bien profondes amitiés de Madame Champy il n'y a rien de fixé pour le depart. il est subordonné au retour du beau temps, avec lequel Mde Champy partira heureuse en ayant foi a la promesse de son ami Brascassat.'
Provenance
According to the label on the reverse, given by Madame Champy to Monsieur Brascassat in recognition of their friendship.
Christie's, London, 14 October 1998, lot 239.
Christie's, London, 14 October 1998, lot 239.
Offerto da
Matilda Burn
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