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59 | Centuries Collection of British Fine Art

Sun, Jun 26, 2022 03:00PM EDT
Lot 37

GREEK GOD HEPHAESTUS OIL PAINTING

Estimate: $3,250 - $4,875

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$75,000 $5,000

Year: 18th Century
Size: 28" x 18.5"
Medium: Oil
Description: Huge 18th Century French Classical School depiction of Hephaestus the Greek God of Smoke & Fire, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition for its age depicted in reverse as an anatomical study of the male form surround by smoke. Magnificent early nude study with a classical theme. Framed. Would be nehanced with a light clean. Measurements: 28" x 18.5" framed approx
Provenance: From a deceased estate, Paris, France. We have replaced the old frame that had degraded but retained the plaque. The previous owner had purchased the portrait from a London dealer in the 1980's and has been with the family estate since.

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