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Jean Barbault — Artist Costumed as "The Chinese Ambassador" at the 1748 Roman Carnival Masquerade
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

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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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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
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Rococo, Gold Tones, Carnival, Theatrical, Costume, Italian, Portrait, 18th Century, Figurative, Oil on Canvas