Unique Auctions at Lincoln have once again been invited to market another rare and exceptional painting this time by Fantin-Latour. Ignace Henri Theodore Fantin-Latour 1836-1904 is the most celebrated 19th Century French painter of flower still lifes.

 

Although he was born in Grenoble, Fantin-Latour moved to Paris in 1841 and worked in the studio of Gustave Courbet where he developed his unique and much celebrated studies of flowers. He made frequent visits to England and became a lifelong friend and companion to the versatile painter James Whistler.

 

From 1862 many of his flower studies were shown at the Royal Academy and this picture, a study of roses, is typical of the fluency of his accomplished style of painting. It has been owned by the same family for three generations and is signed and dated by Latour in the artists unique manner.

 

Today his work is represented in many private collections and this picture will be of particular interest to connoisseurs of his work as it complements the few studies which have come to the market in the last few years. Based on recent sale room successes the estimate for this picture is £20,000 – £30,000.

 

Also in the same sale are two delightful studies by the French engraver and versatile draughtsman, Jaques Callot 1592 – 1635.

 

These studies illustrate his accomplishments in the mannerist style which was noted for combining grotesque and elegant elements in a compelling manner.

 

Certainly sought after by the connoisseur because of the advances he pioneered in copper plate engraving, these two studies are estimated at £500 – £600 each.

 

Other artists at the sale include: Robert Alexander Hillingford (1825-1904), H. Dunatti, E. Bennett, F. Holzen and H. E. Stephens.

 

The sale takes place on New Years Day, 1st January at 10am at Unique Auctions, Hillcroft Business Park, Whisby Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QT.

 

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