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After Charles Le Brun, 'Alexander and the Family of Darius' Late 18th-Early 19th Century Oil

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Start price: $1,500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Description

Keywords: French School, History Painting, Alexander the Great, Family of Darius, Charles Le Brun, Neoclassical, European Art, Figural Painting, Classical Subject, 18th Century, 19th Century, Oil on Canvas

Summary:
Late 18th to early 19th century European School oil on canvas depicting Alexander and the Family of Darius, also known as The Queens of Persia at the Feet of Alexander. The composition is based on the celebrated circa 1660 painting by Charles Le Brun, now in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

The scene depicts Alexander the Great receiving the family of the defeated Persian king Darius III, with the kneeling women of the royal household gathered before Alexander and his attendants beneath a richly draped interior setting. Executed in a traditional historical manner with numerous figures and dramatic contrasts of light and dark.

Canvas shows evidence of restoration to the reverse.
Measurement: Art: 26 x 32 in. (66 x 81.3 cm.) approx

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Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.