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Portrait of Jean-Antoine de Mesmes (Prémier Président), Oil on Canvas Painting C

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Follower of Phillippe de Champaigne (French, 1602-1674) An exceptional quality portrait painting of Jean-Antoine de Mesmes (Prémier Président) Jean-Antoine de Mesmes, comte d'Avaux (1661–1723) was a premier president of the Parlement of Paris and member of the Académie française. As premier president he presided at the rescinding of the will of Louis XIV and in 1720 at the remonstrance against the regent, Philippe of Orléans, for allowing Law's disastrous financial scheme and appointing Guillaume Dubois as archbishop of Cambrai. Oil on canvas, in original gilt-wood frame. Canvas: 50" high x 41" wide Frame: 56" high x 46" wide Very good condition, Ready to hang. No major damages noted. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Minor surface dirt and dust. A very few minor scuffs at lower edge.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 46 in (116.84 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7386239067272
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