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French painter - 19th/20th century erotic watercolour - Intimate scene

c.1900

$826.91
£610.84
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A$1,169.15
CHF 671.14
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French painter (19th-20th century) - Erotic scene. 10 x 12 cm (without frame) - 36 x 38 cm (with frame). Watercolour on paper, within a passe-partout, in a carved and gilded wooden frame (not signed). This watercolour belongs to a genre of private production widely practiced between the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century, intended for a cultivated and discreet clientele. The miniature format and watercolour technique were typically employed for gallant and erotic subjects, a tradition rooted in 18th-century libertine illustration that found renewed popularity in Parisian and European artistic circles during the 19th century. The scene depicts two figures in a bourgeois interior: a young man in 18th-century costume approaching a woman seated in a damask armchair, caught in a moment of intimacy. The background features a large tropical plant and draperies, characteristic elements of late 19th-century interior decoration. The technique is loose and rapid, with a confident handling of the watercolour medium, applied in lively touches that animate the fabrics, flesh tones, and decorative elements of the setting. Condition report: Good state of conservation of the paper support and the painted surface. Work protected under glass. • This item is sold with attribution and age documentation with legal validity. • Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Note for non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and may therefore be freely exported. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced processing times for works with a declared value below €50,000, at the discretion of the expert committee: typically 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Rendering Disclaimer: Lifestyle images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately reflect the actual proportions of the work.
  • Creation Year:
    c.1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Medium:
    Watercolor,Paper
  • Movement & Style:
    Realist
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Please note that any damage or breakage of the antiques in our collection will be restored at the time of sale upon request.
  • Gallery Location:
    Varmo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886318268132

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