Hutton-Clarke Antiques

Description

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is pleased to offer this striking 18th-century French oil on canvas portrait depicting a distinguished nobleman identified as Lefebvre Caumartin de Cailly, 1st Marquis de Joyeuse.

The sitter is portrayed seated beside a table with scholarly volumes and writing desk, symbolising status, learning, and authority, a composition typical of French aristocratic portraiture of the early to mid-18th century. The painting shows strong facial modelling and period detail, with traditional powdered wig, black robe, and lace cuffs set against a warm tonal background that gives the portrait real depth and presence.

Presented in an ornate later 19th-century gilt composition frame with brass identification plaque, the portrait has a strong decorative and historical presence and would sit beautifully in a study, library, or period interior.

Height 108 cm, width 88 cm depth 7cm
Customers are more than welcome to come and view and collect items from the unit in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Gl54 5JE (appointment only). All items are checked and restored to a professional standard before leaving.