Null Pierre DREVET (1663-1738), after Hyacinthe RIGAUD (1659-1743).
Portrait of…

Description

Pierre DREVET (1663-1738), after Hyacinthe RIGAUD (1659-1743). Portrait of Louis XIV. Black engraving (slight foxing). 70 x 52.5 cm (view). Later gilded wood frame.

98

Pierre DREVET (1663-1738), after Hyacinthe RIGAUD (1659-1743). Portrait of Louis XIV. Black engraving (slight foxing). 70 x 52.5 cm (view). Later gilded wood frame.

Auction is over for this lot. See the results

You may also like

Estim. 4 000 - 8 000 EUR

Hyacinthe Rigaud Perpignan 1659 - 1743 Paris Portrait of Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury Oil on canvas, relined 81.5 x 63.5 cm, with frame 95 x 79.5 cm Hyacinthe Rigaud was an important French painter of the Baroque period. He showed exceptional talent from an early age and received formal training from his father, a modest portraitist. Rigaud's skills soon attracted the attention of influential patrons, establishing him as one of the most sought-after portrait painters in France. Rigaud's style was characterised by meticulous attention to detail, rich colours and magnificent compositions, reflecting the opulence and splendour of the French court. His portraits often depicted aristocrats, clergymen, and other prominent figures, whose stature and personality he captured with remarkable precision. One notable work is the portrait of Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury (Lodève 1653 - 1743 Paris). He was a French cardinal and prime minister who headed the government of King Louis XV from 1726 to 1743. Against a dark background, Cardinal Fleury is depicted in a white habit decorated with intricate details and complemented by a bright red cloak and headdress. He looks at the viewer with a warm smile that radiates confidence and wisdom and exudes a gentle authority. The voluminous robes worn by the cardinal emphasise his majestic aura and envelop him in an air of stately splendour. The skillful use of light and shadow gives the portrait depth and dimension as well as a sense of dynamism and vitality. This painting, an extremely high quality repetition of Rigaud's earlier work from 1730, now in the Wallace Collection (P130), by his own hand, is an example of the artist's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with unrivalled finesse. Through his artistry, Rigaud immortalises Cardinal Fleury and invites the viewer to contemplate the enduring legacy of this influential figure in French history.

Estim. 50 - 80 EUR

RIGAUD Hyacinthe (1659-1743) after. Portraits of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Molière and Jean de La Fontaine. Two engravings by Gérard EDELINCK (Antwerp, 1640 - Paris, 1707) 25 x 18 cm (wear)

Estim. 800 - 1 200 EUR

18th century FRENCH SCHOOL: Follower of Hyacinthe RIGAUD or PIEMONT. Portrait of a man in red drapery. Oil on canvas. Rebacked and restorations. Craquelures. 90 x 75 cm. Framed.

Estim. 6 000 - 8 000 EUR

17th century FRENCH SCHOOL. Hyacinthe RIGAUD (1659-1743) and his workshop. Louis XIV in royal dress. Oil on canvas, 207x162cm (lining, restorations)

Online payments are secured by Ingenico and encrypted transactions.

Each lot has been authenticated and appraised by an Auction House.

Consult our FAQ or contact us

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

More about Drouot

Drouot certified auction houses

Contacts

HÔTEL DROUOT

9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, France

+33 (0)1 48 00 20 00

[email protected]

DROUOT.com

[email protected]