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Pair of oil paintings on panel depicting actors dressed as musketeers
Framed oils, 19th century
Interesting pair of full-length portraits
- An actor dressed as a musketeer is indoors, looking at himself in a mirror to study an expression or pose.
Superb rendering of the folds of his costume.
Very fresh colors.
Elegant pose.
Oil painting signed lower right: "Chazet" (signature to be deciphered).
- An actor dressed as a musketeer is on a stone terrace with a wooded garden in the background.
He is studying a flattering pose.
Great finesse in the details: buttons, lace, etc.
Very fresh colors.
Oil painting signed lower right: "Chazet" (signature to be deciphered). Inscription on the back: "Gift to Mr. Bartime, coachman to Mr. Vaillant, 23 rue de l'Arsenal"
Original 18th-century style frames in wood and gilt stucco
Frames mounted with wedges in good overall condition
Length: 38.5 cm
Width: 32.6 cm
Depth: 5.4 cm
Sight: 21.1 x 14.9 cm
Ref: 99WB4072B4