156 - 156. Attribué à Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (Weimar 171…

Estimate €2,000 - €3,000

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156. Attribué à Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (Weimar 1712-1774 Dresde), d'après Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694–1752) La surprise bears inscription 'Dietrick' (on the reverse) oil on canvas, unlined 57 x 73.5cm (22 7/16 x 28 15/16in). Provenance Private Collection, France The present painting is derived from La Surprise by Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694-1752), now at Schloss Sanssouci (inv. no. GK I 5620), Potsdam, having been acquired by Frederick II from Louis Fagon in 1747. The composition enjoyed considerable success during the eighteenth century, giving rise to numerous copies and variations. An inscription on the reverse of the present work has led to its attribution to Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, called Dietricy (1712-1774), whose artistic practice was distinguished by the adaptation and reinterpretation of celebrated compositions by earlier masters. Renowned for his ability to work in the manner of Dutch, Flemish, French and Italian painters, Dietrich frequently drew upon well-known models, reimagining them for a contemporary audience. The presence of Coypel's composition in Prussia during Dietrich's lifetime provides a plausible context for the execution of the present work.

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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 1:00 PM

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