18th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady In Pink

18th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady In PinkThis fine early 18th century French oil painting depicts a lady wearing a sumptuous pink gown. The portrait is unsigned but its clearly by a competent hand. There are some nice details, particularly in the drapery. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 29 x 24 74cm x 61cm Year of creation c. 1710 Provenance France Condition Very presentable. The canvas is a beautifully thick 18th century linen thats been relined as part of a historic restoration. The

Some light craquelure

a series of small buildings are lightly sketched in

which was a less-enhanced version of the bouffant

This particular gentleman was probably painted by an enthusiastic amateur - perhaps a colleague or friend

These were painted around a similar time to ours so it’s likely that this young lady was also painted in Pasadena

On the reverse

Charles Joseph Watelet (1867-1954)

Oil on canvas laid on board

Size including frame 18½” x 16” / 47cm x 41cm x 5cm

I stood by the easel instead

The portrait is housed within a simple giltwood frame

Frame with several losses