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Victor Favier, Portrait Of A Lady With Freckles
A fine 19th-century French school portrait of a demure young lady wearing a black dress with white lace collar and cuffs. Her hair is styled into a centre parting as per the fashion of the day and she’s wrapped in a sumptuous dark green shawl.
The artist, Victor Favier (b.1824) has chosen to include the freckles on her face and hands, which is unusual as they were considered unsightly in the 19th-century. Women would often go to extraordinary lengths to conceal or remove them for fear of being judged by their peers.
So it’s interesting to consider how this decision was made… It was surely in Favier’s interest to create a portrait that the lady was delighted with, so why take the risk? I can only surmise that she insisted upon a true likeness that included an accurate representation of her skin.
And if that is the case, it speaks volumes for the kind of woman she was - one who would buck the trend in favour of an honest image.
Victor Favier was born in Versailles and trained under Horace Vernet (1789-1863). He exhibited at the Salon in Paris on multiple occasions and also worked as a drawing teacher in Agen.
The portrait and signed/dated in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 25½” x 32” / 65cm x 81cm
Year of creation: 1853
Provenance: France
Condition: Areas of restoration. Scuffing around the edges. Some paint losses including towards the top of the dress. Light craquelure. Canvas relined.
Artist’s auction highlight: £3,500 achieved for ‘View Of Sorrento’ at Bonhams in 2007. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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The artist, Victor Favier (b.1824) has chosen to include the freckles on her face and hands, which is unusual as they were considered unsightly in the 19th-century. Women would often go to extraordinary lengths to conceal or remove them for fear of being judged by their peers.
So it’s interesting to consider how this decision was made… It was surely in Favier’s interest to create a portrait that the lady was delighted with, so why take the risk? I can only surmise that she insisted upon a true likeness that included an accurate representation of her skin.
And if that is the case, it speaks volumes for the kind of woman she was - one who would buck the trend in favour of an honest image.
Victor Favier was born in Versailles and trained under Horace Vernet (1789-1863). He exhibited at the Salon in Paris on multiple occasions and also worked as a drawing teacher in Agen.
The portrait and signed/dated in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 25½” x 32” / 65cm x 81cm
Year of creation: 1853
Provenance: France
Condition: Areas of restoration. Scuffing around the edges. Some paint losses including towards the top of the dress. Light craquelure. Canvas relined.
Artist’s auction highlight: £3,500 achieved for ‘View Of Sorrento’ at Bonhams in 2007. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1853
Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin French
Item code as951a271
Status Sold
£1295.00 
$1643.48 
€1564.23 
$
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Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
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Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
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Brave Fine Art
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Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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