Lot 17
A painting of Claude-Louis-Hector de Villars, Marshal of France, circle of Hyacinthe Rigaud
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Description
Oil on canvas, relined. Three-quarter portrait of the famous French Marshal in harness with a large full-bottomed wig. Across the chest a red sash, on the coat the Star of the Order of the Holy Ghost. Restored, revarnished, larger retouches to the right hand, forehead and hair. In a wooden moulded frame. Image size 119 x 86, with frame 134 x 102 cm. Claude-Louis-Hector de Villars, Prince de Martigues, Marquis et Duc de Villars et vicomte de Melun (1653 - 1734), Marshal of France, was one of the most famous commanders in French History. He played a leading role in numerous campaigns during the War of the Bavarian Succession and the War of the Spanish Succession.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?