Louis-Marie Sicardi
Portrait of young woman in bust with a décolleté blue corsage covered with a scarf of gauze, a silk ribbon holding her hair
Watercolour on ivory
Oval, 2in (49mm) high
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To view all current artworks for sale visit philipmould.com Louis-Marie Sicardi began his career in Bordeaux, where he became a member of the Academy, moving to Paris in 1773....
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Louis-Marie Sicardi began his career in Bordeaux, where he became a member of the Academy, moving to Paris in 1773. In Paris he became the court painter, working largely for Marie Antoinette, producing portrait miniatures to be presented as diplomatic gifts.
This portrait dates to the 1780s, when Sicardi’s patrons demanded miniatures that could be set into boxes or jewellery. During the Revolution and under the Empire Sicardi retained his exclusive clientele whilst not obtaining commissions directly from the court. Although he rarely signed, his work is extremely distinctive and of a consistent high quality.
Louis-Marie Sicardi began his career in Bordeaux, where he became a member of the Academy, moving to Paris in 1773. In Paris he became the court painter, working largely for Marie Antoinette, producing portrait miniatures to be presented as diplomatic gifts.
This portrait dates to the 1780s, when Sicardi’s patrons demanded miniatures that could be set into boxes or jewellery. During the Revolution and under the Empire Sicardi retained his exclusive clientele whilst not obtaining commissions directly from the court. Although he rarely signed, his work is extremely distinctive and of a consistent high quality.