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19th Century French Grisaille Painting of Cardinal Richelieu Signed Léon Fauret

$3,950
£2,954.47
€3,454.03
CA$5,583.91
A$5,609.76
CHF 3,235.76
MX$68,267.99
NOK 37,587.88
SEK 38,128.84
DKK 25,820.85

About the Item

Executed in France circa 1890, this refined antique grisaille oil painting depicts Cardinal Richelieu seated in his study, reading a royal dispatch while attendants await his instruction. Rendered entirely in monochrome tones, the composition emphasizes light, shadow, and architectural depth, with soft illumination filtering through a leaded stained-glass window to create a quiet atmosphere of authority and introspection. The work is signed upper right by Léon Fauret (1853–1955), a French academic painter trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux and later at the Académie Julian in Paris under J.-P. Laurens, Benjamin Constant, and Gabriel Ferrier. Fauret was a member of the Société des Artistes Français from 1897 and is listed in Bénézit. The painting is housed in its original carved giltwood frame, richly decorated with acanthus leaves, beading, and fluted moldings that complement the historic subject matter. In excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with light craquelure and a warm antique patina. An evocative and scholarly work, ideal for a library, study, or refined interior. Dimensions: 33.5"H x 25.5"W (framed)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 35-6581stDibs: LU951218735202

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