Jean Barbault
Artist Costumed as "The Chinese Ambassador" at the 1748 Roman Carnival Masquerade
Jean Barbault's 'Artist Costumed as "The Chinese Ambassador" at the 1748 Roman Carnival Masquerade' is an oil on canvas depicting the artist in elaborate costume. The work documents 18th-century carnival traditions and the era's fascination with exotic dress.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Elegance & Wonder: Masterpieces from the Collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III
May 21, 2025
Estimate: $400,000 – $600,000
Lot 32
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