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UnknownLa Femme Muse /// Allegorical Symbolism Romantic Old Masters European DrawingCirca: 1780
Circa: 1780
About the Item
Artist: Unknown (Likely French, 18th Century)
Title: "La Femme Muse"
*No signature found
Circa: 1780
Medium: Original Pastel Drawing on heavy laid paper
Framing: Recently framed with moulding from Spain and suede rag matting from Holland. All archival
Framed size: 15" x 12.5"
Sheet size: 10.5" x 8"
Condition: In excellent condition
Notes:
According to a Christie's New York, NY evaluation: It is likely French, Active 18th Century. It appears to represent the design for a figurehead with an allegorical figure. So it could be a drawing (study) by a sculptor.
- Creation Year:Circa: 1780
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:1780-1789
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Saint Augustine, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1212738512
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