STUDIO OF JEAN-BAPTISTE LEPRINCE (French, 18th Century) BATHING AT THE WELL.

STUDIO OF JEAN-BAPTISTE LEPRINCE (French, 18th Century) BATHING AT THE WELL. Rare reverse painted oil on glass scene depicts three nude and partially nude maidens bathing in an exterior setting. A figural water fountain with dolphin head and cherub cascades water into a small pool. The three women sit and lay next to the pool. A background spring/summer landscape is seen under cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “J. B. Leprince, 1779”. We beleive this painting to be after or in the style of a painting by François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The technique of reverse painting on glass requires a high degree of skill since the layers of paint are reversed thus the signature would be placed and then the scene, in this case, the rocks and grass, are painted over in subsequent layers. This is an outstanding example of this technique, certainly done by someone in Leprince’s studio or Leprince himself. Housed in a gilt incised decorated wood frame. REFERENCE: For history and details on reverse painting techniques, refer to Mildred Lee Ward’s book “Reverse Paintings on Glass”. SIZE: Sight: 16-1/2″ x 24″. PROVENANCE: Private Collection from Rangley, Maine. CONDITION: Generally very good. There appears to be some discoloration to the initial layer. On right margin, there are some small flecks which appear to be paint loss. 9-94992 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	245	$0.00	STUDIO OF JEAN-BAPTISTE LEPRINCE (French, 18th Century) BATHING AT THE WELL. Rare reverse painted oil on glass scene depicts three nude and partially nude maidens bathing in an exterior setting. A figural water fountain with dolphin head and cherub cascades water into a small pool. The three women sit and lay next to the pool. A background spring/summer landscape is seen under cloud and blue sky. Signed lower right “J. B. Leprince, 1779”. We beleive this painting to be after or in the style of a painting by François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The technique of reverse painting on glass requires a high degree of skill since the layers of paint are reversed thus the signature would be placed and then the scene, in this case, the rocks and grass, are painted over in subsequent layers. This is an outstanding example of this technique, certainly done by someone in Leprince’s studio or Leprince himself. Housed in a gilt incised decorated wood frame. REFERENCE: For history and details on reverse painting techniques, refer to Mildred Lee Ward’s book “Reverse Paintings on Glass”. SIZE: Sight: 16-1/2″ x 24″. PROVENANCE: Private Collection from Rangley, Maine. CONDITION: Generally very good. There appears to be some discoloration to the initial layer. On right margin, there are some small flecks which appear to be paint loss. 9-94992 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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