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Gallant scene. Signed Denis, European School, 19th century
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148
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Gallant scene. Signed Denis, European School, 19th century
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Estimate €1,100 - €1,800
Voluntary lot
Description
Gallant scene. Signed Denis, European School, 19th century
Oil on panel. Dimensions: 68 x 43 cm; 92 x 70 cm. An interior scene inspired by the elegant settings of the 18th century, featuring a gentleman kneeling before a seated lady holding a fan, whilst a third figure discreetly observes from the background behind the curtains. The room is adorned with gilded mirrors, refined furniture and rich textiles in vibrant reddish tones that enhance the intimate and theatrical character of the composition. The meticulous brushwork and the luminous rendering of the fabrics reveal the influence of 19th-century European historical and genre painting, evoking French Rococo models reinterpreted with Romantic sensibility. The work stands out for the expressiveness of the gazes, the decorative refinement, and the chromatic contrast between the blues, whites and reds of the interior. The overall effect conveys courtly elegance and a strong narrative sense characteristic of academic genre painting. 68 x 43 cm.
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time
07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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