Premier Summer Sale | June 25, 2025
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Lot 60
After Richard Parkes Bonington, Anne of Austria and Cardinal Mazarin
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(British, 1802-1828)
Queen and Regent of France, unsigned, a version of the Louvre copy of the 1826 original, circa last quarter 19th century, oil on panel, 10-5/8 x 7-5/8 in.; fine neoclassical gilt wood and composition frame, 19-1/4 x 16-5/8 in.
Provenance: Amedee Delbecchi, Nice, France (label verso); Property From an Important Tennessee Living Estate; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, March 22, 2019, lot 1119, sold for $1,020 (including buyer's premium); Virginia Private Collection
Note: Patrick Noon suggests that this painting may depict a scene from either Madame de Motteville's Memoirs (1723) or Jean Ruget de la Serre’s History and Portraits of the Empresses and Princesses of the House of Austria (1648). Bonington’s main goal appears to have been to show the overlap between the personal and political lives of Anne of Austria (1601–1661) and Cardinal Mazarin (1602–1661). Mazarin’s influence over the French monarchy during the Regency is suggested through his prominent figure, Anne’s anxious gestures, and the shadowed presence of Louis XIV in the background.
Literature: Noon, Patrick J., et al. Richard Parkes Bonington: The Complete Paintings. Yale University Press, 2008, No. 403, pg.435
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Amedee Delbecchi, Nice, France (label verso); Property From an Important Tennessee Living Estate; Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, March 22, 2019, lot 1119, sold for $1,020; Virginia Private Collection
abrasions, yellowed varnish; frame recently restored with losses to composition 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.
