(French, 1690-1734)
Possibly an early copy by his grandson, Charles-Antoine Coypel (French, 1694-1752), oil on canvas, 40-1/2 x 32-1/2 in.; gilt wood and composition liner, 45-1/4 x 37-1/8 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: George Folsom, Charge d'Affairs under Zachary Taylor to the Netherlands from 1850-1853; married Margaret Winthrop in 1837, she the daughter of Benjamin Winthrop of Boston and Judith Stuyvesant. They did the grand tour through Europe from 1853-1857; To their son George Folsom who married Frances Fuller in 1867; To their daughter Helen Stuyvesant Folsom who married Churchill Satterlee, son of Henry Yates Satterlee, First Bishop and builder of Washington National Cathedral; To their daughter Etheldred Satterlee who married Norman L. Macy; By descent in family
Exhibited: Loan Exhibition of Paintings and Statuary at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, May, 1875, and listed in the Catalogue of the Loan Exhibition of Paintings and Statuary at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 128 West 14th Street, May, 1875, No. 91, as Antoine Coypel (1661-1722), See: https://libmma.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15324coll10/id/1236
Note: It is possible this painting was acquired by George Folsom, Charge d'Affaires under Zachary Taylor to the Netherlands from 1850-1853 and his wife Margaret as they traveled throughout Europe on a grand tour from 1853 to 1857.
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George Folsom, Charge d'Affairs under Zachary Taylor to the Netherlands from 1850-1853; married Margaret Winthrop in 1837, she the daughter of Benjamin Winthrop of Boston and Judith Stuyvesant. They did the grand tour through Europe from 1853-1857; To their son George Folsom who married Frances Fuller in 1867; To their daughter Helen Stuyvesant Folsom who married Churchill Satterlee, son of Henry Yates Satterlee, First Bishop and builder of Washington National Cathedral; To their daughter Etheldred Satterlee who married Norman L. Macy; By descent in family
lined with paste and linen, restretched on old stretcher with wired keys, retouch, crackle, feint stretcher marks; frame liner with losses to composition, wear commensurate with age Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.