Alexander Roslin
(Malmö 1718–1793 Paris)
Portrait of a gentleman with a book
signed and dated lower left: Roslin 1760
oil on canvas, 90 x 72.5 cm, framed
Provenance:
sale, Ader, Tajan, Paris, 1st July 1994, lot 152;
Noble collection, Belgium
The Swedish-born artist Alexander Roslin was a leading portraitist of the 18th century. A virtuoso in the rendering of surface textures and a sensitive psychologist, he celebrated numerous successes throughout Europe. In 1752 the painter settled in Paris and the following year was admitted to the Académie as a member. Journeys to St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and Vienna contributed to his fame across Europe.
Provenance:
sale, Ader, Tajan, Paris, 1 July 1994, lot 152;
Noble collection, Belgium
The Swedish-born artist Alexander Roslin was a leading portraitist of the 18th century. A virtuoso in the rendering of surface textures and a sensitive psychologist, he celebrated l successes throughout Europe. In 1752 the painter settled in Paris and the following year was admitted to the Académie as a member. Journeys to St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and Vienna contributed to his fame across Europe.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
20.10.2015 - 18:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 20,000.- to EUR 30,000.-
Alexander Roslin
(Malmö 1718–1793 Paris)
Portrait of a gentleman with a book
signed and dated lower left: Roslin 1760
oil on canvas, 90 x 72.5 cm, framed
Provenance:
sale, Ader, Tajan, Paris, 1st July 1994, lot 152;
Noble collection, Belgium
The Swedish-born artist Alexander Roslin was a leading portraitist of the 18th century. A virtuoso in the rendering of surface textures and a sensitive psychologist, he celebrated numerous successes throughout Europe. In 1752 the painter settled in Paris and the following year was admitted to the Académie as a member. Journeys to St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and Vienna contributed to his fame across Europe.
Provenance:
sale, Ader, Tajan, Paris, 1 July 1994, lot 152;
Noble collection, Belgium
The Swedish-born artist Alexander Roslin was a leading portraitist of the 18th century. A virtuoso in the rendering of surface textures and a sensitive psychologist, he celebrated l successes throughout Europe. In 1752 the painter settled in Paris and the following year was admitted to the Académie as a member. Journeys to St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and Vienna contributed to his fame across Europe.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 20.10.2015 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
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