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PIERRE CARRIER-BELLEUSE (1851-1931)

FRENCH ACADEMIC ARTIST
FINE 19th-CENTURY FRENCH PASTEL

Without its frame this exceptional, artist-signed, pastel-on-paper, laid down on canvas, measures 39 5/8 inches tall by 29 1/8 inches wide. With the frame this measure 49.25" tall by 38.75" wide. This piece beautifully represents Carrier-Belleuse's subtle use of line and color to create layers of nuance in both light and tone. It is presented in a fine custom-made, 22 karat gold-leaf, Louis XV manner Munn Frame.

PIERRE CARRIER-BELLEUSE studied at l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts and made his debut at the Salon of Paris in 1875.  The son of the pre-eminent sculptor Albert Carrier-Belleuse,  Pierre showed promise from a young age. He was as adept in the medium of pastels (a very difficult medium to master), as he was with oils. In 1877 he received Honorable Mention for his work, and in 1899 he received a Silver Medal at the Exposition Universelle.

 

 

 

 

 

 
             
             

JEAN-JOSEPH WEERTS

1847 - 1927

FRENCH ACADEMIC CLASSICAL PAINTER

Young woman with a bird and flower. Artist-signed and dated 1878, this oil on canvas measures 25.25" by 25" without its frame and comes to us directly from Paris. This pensive study of a young woman, with a bird and flower, wearing a turquoise-colored silk dress, beautifully represents this artist's concern for detail and his decorative approach to painting. It is presented in an exceptional 19th century French, 22 karat gold leaf frame. This work has been examined and authenticated by Fred Ross. Mr. Ross is only one of two acknowledged world experts on William Bouguereau.

  
   
 
 
Jean-Joseph Weerts was born in Roux, France in 1846 and lived until 1927.  He is of  Belgian descent and some academic sources list him as a Belgian painter while others state that he is in fact French.  He was honored with numerous awards and titles in his lifetime including the prestigious position of Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1913. 
 

 

His paintings are part of the permanent collections in fine art museums in Europe (Musée d'Orsay, Paris), and his monumental decorative and historical paintings grace the walls of the Sorbonne and the Paris Mint.

 

 

       

GUSTAVE JEAN JACQUET

1846 - 1909

FRENCH ACADEMIC PAINTER

This beautiful and sensitively painted, artist signed, oil on canvas, Portrait of a Young Beauty, by the important 19th century French Academic Painter, Gustave Jean Jacquet possesses a delicacy and timeless beauty that is typical to this aritsts work. Oil on canvas, measures without the frame, 13" by 9.75". It is presented in a fine French Period, pure gold leaf, giltwood frame, and measures with its frame, 21" tall by 18" wide.

      
       

 

      

 

 

 
   

 

A student of William Adolphe Bouguereau, Jacquet's paintings were enthusiastically received by the late 1800's French public and art critics alike.  A salon exhibitor, he was awarded a third class medal in 1868 and a first class in 1879 and was decorated by the prestigious Legion of Honor in 1879. Jacquet's women possess a delicacy and timeless beauty and are often romantically clothed in 16th through 18th century dress. His paintings are housed in some of the most important art museums and private collections in the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Thursday's Antiques is delighted to include this painting among its collection of Fine 19th century French Academic Art.

  

 

This painting was FEATURED IN THE DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY 2008,
in Felicia Zwebner's Designer Showroom, titled "The Art of Dressing"
Information about the showhouse provided below:
http://www.dezignare.com/whatshot/08/sep/12.Zwebners-Antiques.html.

 

 

  
18th century French Pastel Portrait of Frederike Princess of Coburg-Gotha
 

 

18th-CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL PASTEL

SAID TO BE PRINCESS FREDERIKE

  
 

 

18th century French Pastel Portrait of Frederike Princess of Coburg-Gotha

18th century French Pastel Portrait of Frederike Princess of Coburg-Gotha
 
This fine and lovely 18th-Century French School pastel, portrait of an elegant lady, is said to be Frederike, Princess of Coburg-Gotha and comes to us directly from Europe.

It is beautifully presented in a contemporary frame with a pale celedon silk matte and further adorned with two beaded fillets. Its measurements, including the frame, are 28.75" by 24.5"

 

ALBERT LUDOVICI JR (1852-1932)

19th CENTURY OIL ON PANEL
6.75 inches by 4.5 inches, without frame


This artist signed, oil on panel, depicts a groom presenting his bride. It is a small but lovely and elegant painting, and is presented in a fine custom 22 karat gold leaf frame that we designed specifically for this piece.

Ludovici was a member of the British Academy of Painters, Sculptors and Engravers, and a member of the French school of painting.  He is best known for his genre paintings. However, his oeuvre also consisted of landscapes and interiors. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Albert Ludovici (1820-1894), and was active and resided in both London and Paris where he exhibited among James Whistler's circle. Ludovici was a colleague and close friend of Whistler, a fellow Society member, who is said to have influenced his art and his life.

Ludovici describes his love of coaching paintings and his painting of the Dickens Coaching Series (which were popular jigsaw puzzles in turn of the century England), in his book entitled, "An Artist's Life in London and Paris”.

  

           
 


Image of Albert Ludovici Jr.

The image above shows our painting
featured in
Felicia Zwebner's Designer Showroom
titled "The Art of Dressing" showcased in
THE DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY 2008,
Showhouse information provided below:
http://www.dezignare.com/whatshot/08/sep/12.Zwebners-Antiques.html.

We are grateful to the artist's great granddaughter, Caroline Jones, for providing us with this photograph
   
Dialogues with Ludovici Jr's Great Granddaughter,
will be posted shortly.

We are thrilled to have been in contact with the artist's great granddaughter, Caroline Jones. She is equally excited to share, with us, information about her great grandfather, Albert Ludovici Jr. We are planning to meet with her, make notes of our conversations and post these to a link from this page. This is information that can not be found in books!

We would be glad to notify those people with special interest in following this story as to when our conversations will be posted.
 
 

LOUIS PRIOU, FRENCH, BORN 1845,

LE BAIN.

 

 

      
 

 

 

 


A native of Toulese, Louis Priou was medaled in 1869 and again in 1874 with a first-class distinction. An exhibitor at the Paris Salon his paintings have sold at both Christie's and Sotheby's. With Le Bain, Priou captures a tender moment between mother and child. It is artist-signed and measures 10 3/8" by 13 3/8" without its frame. Presented in its fine antique giltwood frame it measures 22.25" x 19.25".

 
 

This painting has been professionally cleaned, revealing its lovely original hues. The frame has recently been restored, as a narrow fillet set along the border of the painting was missing. The new fillet blends beautifully with the antique frame and looks as if it is original to the piece.
   

Above is an image of Le Bain exhibited in Elizabeth L. Humphry's Designer Showroom, Cindi's Solace, a French inspired Lady's respite, featured at the 2008 Mansion In May designer showhouse.
   
     
 

 

    
 
Pio Ricci, 19th century Classical Academic Painting, The Love Letter

PIO RICCI, (1850-1919)
ITALIAN ACADEMIC CLASSICAL PAINTER

"THE LOVE LETTER".

This beautiful and finely detailed oil on canvas measures 20.25 inches by 15 inches with its antique giltwood frame. It is signed and dated 'Pio Ricci 1875'. The heroines of Ricci's elegant paintings are often beautiful women wearing luxurious, silky fabrics. "The Love Letter", is a fine example of this artist's ability to use the canvas to express suspense and emotion. Permanent collections of Ricci's works are exhibited in museums throughout Europe.

Pio Ricci, 19th century Classical Academic Painting, The Love Letter
 
 
 

 
 

FRANCOIS BRUNERY 1849 - 1906

ITALIAN/FRENCH ACADEMIC CLASSICAL PAINTER

Fine 19th-Century Oil on Panel
 
 

This exceptional and beautifully detailed, artist-signed, oil on panel measures 24" tall  by 19.5" wide, without its frame. Presented in its period 22 karat gold leaf, wood-carved, frame this measures approximately 40" tall by 31.5" wide. It is a fine example of Brunery's level of technical prowess which he brilliantly combines with a touch of whimsy.

   
   
         

 
Both Brunery's painting and the gold leaf period frame have recently been professionally restored and cleaned. The restorations by both our frame restorer and our paintings restorer have brought both pieces back to their original beauty, while maintaining their historic integrity.
 

 
FRANCOIS BRUNERY was born in Turin, Italy in 1849 and died in 1906.  He studied in Paris under Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) and Leon Joseph Bonnat (1834-1923), both important 19th century academic painters.  By the late 1800's, Brunery held a reputation as the leading artist in the specific genre known as Cardinal Paintings. He began exhibiting at the Paris Salon in 1880 and received an honorable mention in 1903. One of the most important of the 19th century Italian Academic Classical Painters, Brunery's paintings are prized by collectors worldwide.


We will gladly assist our clients in acquiring a LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY by a foremost expert on 19th-Century traditional art, for any of our fine art paintings. Please feel free to inquire further.

 
     
 
 
CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN (1800-1855)
CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall

A FINE AND BEAUTIFUL
PAIR OF 19TH-CENTURY FRENCH GENRE PAINTINGS,
MEASURING OVER 7 FEET IN HEIGHT- directly from Paris

La Cueillette and Premier Lecon

These lively genre paintings, created in the Rococo taste, capture the romance and charm of French country life, and probably were created circa 1855. (After 1835 Roqueplan began creating large-scale anecdotal pictures). Both paintings are signed, Clle Roqueplan. La Cueillette (Picking Fruit) with its antique frame, measures 90.5 inches x 57.5 inches and Premier Lecon (The First Lesson) also with its frame, measures 90.5 inches x 52.5 inches. An important genre painter from the 19th Century French School, Roqueplan's paintings are part of the permanent collections in museums worldwide, including The Hermitage and The Wallace Collection.


This is the first time in 17 years that a large-scale pair of paintings by Roqueplan have been on the international art market. In 1989 a similar pair sold at Sotheby’s, Monaco. The sheer expansiveness of these paintings, with their rich colors, texture and movement are truly breathtaking! We are delighted to have acquired these beautiful and spirited works of art.

CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall

CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, was born in Mallemort, Bouches-du-Rhône on Feb 18, 1800 and died in Paris, Sept 25, 1855. A student of Antoine-Jean Gros and Alexandre Abel de Pujol, he entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in February 1818, and first exhibited at the Salon in 1822; where he was a regular exhibitor until 1855. Considered by scholars to be an important genre painter from the early-mid 1800's French School, his oeuvre consists mainly of landscapes, marines, historical subjects and genre scenes in oils and watercolors. Roqueplan’s early paintings were small landscapes influenced by the work of R. P. Bonington, his contemporary at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and that of Eugene Isabel. In the mid-1830s he progressed to large-scale anecdotal pictures, which brought him much fame. In 1837 Roqueplan executed a Napoleonic epic painting in the manner of Gros, for the Musée d'Histoire at Versailles (Battle of Elchingem), and in 1841 he painted a series of historical paintings on the ceiling of the library at the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris.

CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall   CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall


CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall


CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall

           
 

CAMILLE JOSEPH ETIENNE ROQUEPLAN, Pair of 19th century French Genre Paintings, Premier Lecon and La Cueilette, over seven feet tall

    
   

Here is an image of the Roqueplan paintings in their previous residence in Île-de-France
     

 

An interesting note:

The same red dress worn by the artist's models in both of these paintings is also worn by the woman in Roqueplan's lovely painting titled, Rousseau and Madamoiselle Galley Gathering Cherries. The man in that painting also appears to be the same man that is in our painting, La Cueillette. This piece, along with nine other paintings by Roqueplan, can be viewed on the website of the Wallace Collection, London, www.WallaceCollection.org
 

 
 
Charles-Amable Lenoir, French Academic Classicism, 19th century French Painting, Nymph with Flowers and Garland

CHARLES- AMABLE LENOIR

(1860-1926) FRENCH ACADEMIC CLASSICAL PAINTER,
NYMPH WITH FLOWERS AND GARLAND.
A FINE ART PAINTING OF EXCEPTIONAL SUBTLETY AND BEAUTY.

Without its frame this oil on canvas measures 18" x 15". Lenoir's paintings have made numerous appearances at both Christie's and Sotheby's, where the entire genre of 19th Century Classical Realism has been enjoying a long awaited revival. Lenoir was a student at the Ecole Nationale Des Beaux Arts in Paris, obtained the Second Grand Prix de Rome, second grade, in 1889 and the Second Grand Prix de Rome, first grade, in 1890. He was also honored with numerous medals at the famous Salon de Paris. A friend of the renowned William Bouguereau and one of his finest students, Lenoir's paintings are part of the permanent collections in museums worldwide. This beautifully painted Nymph with Flowers and Garland is considered to be one of Lenoir's finer works, as it is closer in style to Bouguereau than some of his other paintings. It is artist-signed, dated and has been relined. To see more of Lenoir's exceptional work visit the online museum at www.artrenewal.org A site rich with images and information on traditional representational art, a treasure for all those who love Fine Art and Beauty.


Charles-Amable Lenoir, French Academic Classicism, 19th century French Painting, Nymph with Flowers and Garland
 
This work has been examined and authenticated by a foremost 19th-Century art scholar, Fred Ross. Mr. Ross is only one of two acknowledged world experts on William Bouguereau.
 
Charles-Amable Lenoir, French Academic Classicism, 19th century French Painting, Nymph with Flowers and Garland
  
 
(As we closely follow the ever-changing Art markets in Europe and the U.S. we enjoy finding Classical Academic Paintings for our clients. Please feel free to contact us if you are seeking such paintings.)
   
 
 
Isabel Gabriel, French still life painting

ISABEL GABRIEL, FRENCH,  1902 - 1990

STILL LIFE PAINTING, FRUITS AND FLOWERS

Still Life Painting, depicting Flowers, Fruits and Butterfly, by the French listed artist, Isabelle Gabriel is suggestive in tone, texture and rhythm to the Old Master Paintings. It is plaqued and artist-signed and believed to have been painted circa 1940/50.  Without its frame this oil on panel measures 24" x 20". With its frame it measures 34" x 29.5".
 
 
19th century French painting, Jules Denneulin, Return from Fishing   19th century French painting, Jules Denneulin, Return from Fishing

19th-CENTURY FRENCH OIL ON MASONITE. “RETURN FROM FISHING”, JULES DENNEULIN,

1835-1904. Denneulin's finely painted, "Un Coup Difficile" appeared in the Paris Salon of 1866. His paintings have been exhibited at the prestigious Musee des Beaux-Arts in Lillie, France. In its giltwood frame, this enchanting oil painting measures 23 ¼” x 19 1/8". It is plaqued as well as artist-signed. For those of you who would like to view more of this artist's work, you can go online into the archives of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lillie. It is well worth the trip!

  
 
 
19th century French Pastel on Parchment from the estate of Countess Adelaide J. d'Eudeville

~from the estate of a Countess~

19th-CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL PASTEL ON PARCHMENT, A WOMAN BATHING.

Provenance: The Estate of Countess Adelaide J. d'Eudeville, Washington DC. This lovely pastel on parchment measures, with its frame, 31.5" x 26.5 " and has recently undergone a minor restoration. It is beautifully presented in a contemporary frame with a celadon silk matte and beaded fillet.
19th century French Pastel on Parchment from the estate of Countess Adelaide J. d'Eudeville
    
       

 


Above is an image of our pastel exhibited in Elizabeth L. Humphry's Designer Showroom, Cindi's Solace, a French inspired Lady's respite, featured at the 2008 Mansion In May designer showhouse.

 
   
   

 

    
       
 
19th century KPM porcelain plaque

19th-CENTURY KPM PORCELAIN PLAQUE.

Finest quality, KPM porcelain plaque in an antique giltwood frame-Woman with Owl. Mid 1800's, Germany. Signed Groiner, KPM marks on verso. Measuring 9 1/2" x 12", without frame. With the frame, 17 1/2" x 15 3/4" at its widest point.

19th century KPM porcelain plaque
This piece is after a painting, titled Maedchen, by Bodenhamer.
19th century KPM porcelain plaque
19th century KPM porcelain plaque
 

 
 
A Lovely Pair of 19th-Century Miniature Paintings on Ivory after Francois Boucher
Pair of 19th century Miniature Paintings on Ivory after Francois Boucher
    These finely painted scenes are set under glass, within antique, black, wood frames, with bronze bay leaf liner.  Signed Boucher.  

 

Paintings measure 2.5" in height by 3.5" in width.  With the frames, 5 1/4" tall by 5 7/8" wide.

      
             
    Pair of 19th century Miniature Paintings on Ivory after Francois Boucher      
                     

from Paris

A FINE PAIR OF 19th CENTURY WATERCOLOURS
LUDOVICO MARCHETTI
(ROME 1853 - PARIS 1909)

This lovely pair of watercolours were purchased specifically for one of our clients
   
 

SOLD
Watercolors without their mattes and frames measure 17.32" by 12.60"

 
 

 

  
 
19th century French school watercolor in the manner of Pierre Antoine Baudoin
  

19th-CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL WATERCOLOR/GOUACHE.

"The dressing room"
Lovely 19th Century French gouache measuring 20.5" by 17.5" with its antique giltwood frame. The matte, which is contemporary, is a white and ivory striped rice paper over a pale blue matting board.

This watercolor/gouache is painted in the manner of the 18th century French artist, Pierre Antoine Baudoin, the son-in-law of Francois Boucher. Beneath the matte we discovered an inscription paying tribute to Baudoin. Finding this was like finding buried treasure!

  

 

19th century French school watercolor in the manner of Pierre Antoine Baudoin

 

 

19th century French school watercolor in the manner of Pierre Antoine Baudoin
     
 

 

      
 
19th century French painting, Edward Vautier
EDWARD VAUTIER, 19th-CENTURY FRENCH GENRE PAINTING.

This charming oil on canvas is presented in an antique giltwood frame and measures 27.25 inches by 32.5 inches. It is artist signed.

This came from an estate that had a collection of finest quality French Academic Paintings and Sculptures, including pieces by Jules-Joseph Lefebvre and Albert Carrier-Belleuse. The owners acquired their art collection at Christie's in the mid 1900's. They too must have been charmed by this simple, yet delightful, vignette painted in rich, warm hues.

19th century French painting, Edward Vautier
       
 
       
 

MINIATURE PAINTINGS ON IVORY

 

        
 

FINE 18TH CENTURY
LOUIS XV EPOQUE
MINIATURE PAINTING ON IVORY

~MUSEUM EXHIBITED~

EN ROUTE FROM PARIS
   

 

A fine 18th century miniature depicting a Scene Galante. Measures
3 1/8” in diameter. 

Museum Exhibited: Darmstadt, Residenzschloss, Schlossmuseum, Germany

  
   
     
       
 

A SUITE OF FOUR 19th CENTURY FRENCH
PORTRAIT MINIATURES ON IVORY

     
 
 
   

information about this suite of miniatures coming shortly...
       

PAIR 0F 19th CENTURY
PORTRAIT MINIATURES ON IVORY
PRESENTED IN ATTRACTIVE GILT-BRASS ANTIQUE FRAMES

 

Pair of 19h century Continental Portrait Miniatures on ivory after original German paintings by Josef-Karl Stieler (1781-1858) and Mathias Fuchs (1746-1828), Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia. These are presented in a lovely pair of, matching, antique gilt-brass filigree and black enamel tabletop frames. With the frames they messure 5" tall by 4" wide.