SICARDY Louis Marie (1743-1825), PORTRAIT OF A MAN IN ARMOUR, CIRCA 1780
Fine miniature by Louis Marie Sicard said Sicardy (or Sicardi). Painted around 1780, it depicts a man in pageant armor, wearind a cross of Saint-Louis. Sicardy offers here a remarkable portrait, full of strength and spirit, mixing with talent smile and intelligence, a portrait which remind those of his contemporary Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704-1788)TECHNIQUE:
Watercolor and gouache on ivory, protected under a convex glass
ARSTIST:
SICARDY Louis Marie (1743-1825)
SIGNED:
FRAME :
18th century frame with gold applications, an addition of a 19th century gold system brooch (owl and swan punches)
PORTRAIT SIZE:
3,5x3cm
FRAME SIZE:
6x4,5cm
DESCRIPTION :
CONDITION:
Very good original condition
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Bénézit, Lespinasse, Blattel, Schidlof, Darmon, Foster, Thème et Becker, Lemoine Bouchard
PRICE:
4600€