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162 - 18th-century Italian or French school – Saint Cecilia in ecs…
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Estimate €1,200 - €1,800
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18th-century Italian or French school – Saint Cecilia in ecstasy Dimensions: 55 × 43 cm. Oil on canvas. This work depicts Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, captured in a moment of mystical inspiration whilst playing a spinet. The saint is elegantly attired in a rich pink dress and a sky-blue cloak that drapes gently over her shoulders. Her gaze, raised towards heaven, and the delicacy of her features emphasise the devotional nature of the composition, whilst a small angel in the foreground reinforces the celestial iconography of the scene. The work follows the models of 18th-century Italian and French painting, where the refinement of the drawing, the softness of the flesh tones, and the chromatic harmony serve to create an idealised representation of the saint. The composition conveys serenity and spirituality, combining the Rococo taste for elegance with the iconographic tradition of religious painting. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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