Jehan-Georges Vibert, Les Amoureux Langoureux..

Vibert, Jehan-Georges (France, 1840-1902). "Les Amoureux Langoureux/ Languid Lovers." 1867. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated l.l. 38 3/8" x 29 3/8". Frame: 42" x 37 3/8"._x000D_
Provenance: From the estate of a Distinguished Private Collector and Art Historian, Red Gate, formerly Greenville, Milwood, VA._x000D_
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During his long and prolific career, Vibert was recognized as one of France's most accomplished academic painters. His sense of drama permitted him to write plays and poke fun at Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals of the Catholic Church in France enjoying the good life of the second half of the nineteenth century. Vibert debuted his work at the Salon of 1863 and continued to submit to these important exhibitions until 1899. As the popularity of his work spread, notably in America, he obtained high prices including commissions from important collectors like John Jacob Astor IV and W. H. Vanderbilt. _x000D_
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It was particularily useful for art historians, museum curators, and collectors that he published in 1902, a complete autobiography, "La Comédie en Peinture."_x000D_
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An exceptionally large and fine example of his Spanish period is our "Amoureux Langoureux/ Languid Lovers," which was illustrated in Vol. II, Book XIII, p. 73.
Condition Report: From the estate of a Distinguished Private Collector and Art Historian, Red Gate, formerly Greenville, Milwood, VA._x000D_
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During his long and prolific career, Vibert was recognized as one of France's most accomplished academic painters. His sense of drama permitted him to write plays and poke fun at Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals of the Catholic Church in France enjoying the good life of the second half of the nineteenth century. Vibert debuted his work at the Salon of 1863 and continued to submit to these important exhibitions until 1899. As the popularity of his work spread, notably in America, he obtained high prices including commissions from important collectors like John Jacob Astor IV and W. H. Vanderbilt. _x000D_
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It was particularily useful for art historians, museum curators, and collectors that he published in 1902, a complete autobiography, "La Comédie en Peinture."_x000D_
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An exceptionally large and fine example of his Spanish period is our "Amoureux Langoureux/ Languid Lovers," which was illustrated in Vol. II, Book XIII, p. 73. *** The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage or does not show wear consistent with age and use. Quinn’s Auction Galleries recommends you request a condition report prior to bidding. Condition information may be requested via this platform. Please note that condition statements are given as a courtesy to buyers and an opinion of condition should not be treated as a statement of fact. Quinn’s Auction Galleries bears no responsibility for any error or omission.