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Jean-Baptiste Huët — Pair of Chinoiseries
Jean-Baptiste Huët

Pair of Chinoiseries

Jean-Baptiste Huët's Pair of Chinoiseries are executed in pen, ink, and watercolor, depicting exotic scenes inspired by Asian aesthetics. These works exemplify the 18th-century European fascination with Orientalism and decorative chinoiserie design.

Medium
Both pen and ink and watercolour;

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master & British Works on Paper

June 28, 2023

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 119

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Jean-Baptiste Huët, Pair of Chinoiseries

Jean-Baptiste Huët's Pair of Chinoiseries are executed in pen, ink, and watercolor, depicting exotic scenes inspired by Asian aesthetics. These works exemplify the 18th-century European fascination with Orientalism and decorative chinoiserie design.

Medium
Both pen and ink and watercolour;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Pen and Ink, Watercolor, French, Chinoiserie, Exotic, Decorative, Whimsical, 18th Century, Ink Drawing, Figurative