PROVOKING FIDELITY; THE PRETTY NOSEGAY GIRL; THE MILK WOMAN; THE WOMAN TAKING COFFEE; THE PLEASURE OF EDUCATION; THE FINE MUSETIONERS
Six pastel manner engravings, circa 1774, framed.
Sight of largest sheet 11 5/8 x 13 7/8 inches; 295 x 352 mm.
Largest frame 17 3/4 x 20 1/8 inches; 451 x 511 mm.
Provenance of THE WOMAN TAKING COFFEE and THE MILK WOMAN
Christie's, London, December 7, 2010, lot 59
Sold for $2,176
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
PROVOKING FIDELITY; THE PRETTY NOSEGAY GIRL; THE MILK WOMAN; THE WOMAN TAKING COFFEE; THE PLEASURE OF EDUCATION; THE FINE MUSETIONERS
Six pastel manner engravings, circa 1774, framed.
Sight of largest sheet 11 5/8 x 13 7/8 inches; 295 x 352 mm.
Largest frame 17 3/4 x 20 1/8 inches; 451 x 511 mm.
Provenance of THE WOMAN TAKING COFFEE and THE MILK WOMAN
Christie's, London, December 7, 2010, lot 59
Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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