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Rare Portrait Of Ferdinand Berthoud, Famous King Louis XVI Watchmaker

$16,574.09
£12,382.12
€14,000
CA$23,078.59
A$24,796.66
CHF 13,303.36
MX$292,133.17

About the Item

Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807), admitted as a master watchmaker in Paris in 1753, official watchmaker to King Louis XVI. Oil on canvas, oval format. French School, second half of the 18th century. Rare portrait of Ferdinand Berthoud, the celebrated King Louis XVI watchmaker Shown in three-quarter view, wearing formal attire, a lace jabot cravat, and a curly ponytail wig. Very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    BARSAC, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8030248263882

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