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Peter Paillou — Portrait of a young gentleman, circa 1820
Peter Paillou

Portrait of a young gentleman, circa 1820

Peter Paillou's Portrait of a young gentleman from circa 1820 exemplifies early 19th-century portraiture conventions. The work captures the refined aesthetics and formal traditions of the era.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master & British Works on Paper including works from the Collections of Carlos Alberto Cruz and the late Timothy Clowes

September 17, 2021

Estimate: $600 – $800

Lot 268

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Peter Paillou, Portrait of a young gentleman, circa 1820

Peter Paillou's Portrait of a young gentleman from circa 1820 exemplifies early 19th-century portraiture conventions. The work captures the refined aesthetics and formal traditions of the era.

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

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Bust Length, Classical, Traditional, Portrait, Dignified, British, Gentleman, Figurative, Early 19th Century, Formal

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