Lot 133
French School (18th/19th Century), /, .
This auction ended on October 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 133 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | 500.00 - 900.00 USD |
| Auction | Autumn Auction for Collectors: Fine Art and World Treasures |
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 2:15 pm MT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Description
Engraving on paper depicting a domestic interior scene with multiple figures gathered around a seated family group. Presented under glass in a decorative giltwood frame. Titled Heureux Menage within the plate.
This composition reflects the narrative and moralizing genre scenes popular in France during the eighteenth century, emphasizing family life, social customs, and everyday domestic interactions. Such engravings were widely collected and displayed in homes throughout Europe for both decorative and educational purposes.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 17 3/4 x 20 1/8 in.
Framed: 20 1/2 x 23 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.