Lot n° 934
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3000 - 5000
EUR
Late 17th-early 18th century FRENCH school, entourage of Pie - Lot 934
Late 17th-early 18th century FRENCH school, entourage of Pierre MIGNARD
Portrait of Louise de La Vallière
Oil on canvas
H. 92 cm - L. 73 cm HVS
Restorations, important 19th century wood and gilded stucco frame.
The work is a replica of an unlocated portrait of Madame de La Vallière painted in 1673 by Mignard before the model entered the Carmelite convent. The composition, generally referred to as the portrait of Madame de La Vallière breaking a pearl necklace, symbolizing her renunciation of the world, is known from several replicas that have been sold, notably in Paris at Tajan (sale December 18, 2018, lot 32) and at Christie's in New York (sale October 5, 1995, lot 129).
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