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484 - A pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady. German school…
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Estimate €3,500 - €6,000
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A pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady. German school. 18th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 79 x 60 cm and 104 x 83 cm. This pair of portraits depicts a gentleman and a lady from high society, both in a frontal and dignified pose, framed by ornate and substantial mouldings. The gentleman wears a brown velvet coat with gold embroidery and a richly decorated waistcoat, whilst the lady wears a burgundy dress with lace details and a blue cape. Their direct and dignified gazes reinforce the representational and social intent of the commission. The execution is meticulous, with particular attention paid to the rendering of the faces, the detailed depiction of textiles, and the subtle gradation of shadows against the neutral backgrounds. The light falls evenly on the faces, delicately modelling their forms. The restraint in the colour palette is offset by the richness of the textiles, a symbol of status. These works belong to the tradition of the 18th-century German School, where portraiture served as a visual affirmation of lineage and social prestige, influenced by European models but adapted to regional taste and context. Dimensions: 79 x 60 cm and 104 x 83 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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