Lot 161
Oil Painting Of A French Nobleman Who Fought In The American Revolution. Late eighteenth century oil on canvas of an unidentified French officer, 23 x 19 inches, wearing the insignia of the Society of the Cincinnati, indicating that he fought and was an officer in the American Revolution. He also wears the French Croix de St. Louis, which was established in 1683 by Louis XIV and given to French Catholic officers "in recognition of long and faithful service or extraordinary merit." The officer is of the nobility; his coat of arms is at lower left. The artist is unidentified. The original frame is incorporated into a newer frame, with an overall size of 27 x 22¾ inches. A quality painting of its time. It has been cleaned and revarnished sometime in the past decade, but restoration seems to be minor.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $2,645 |
