Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
French School Oil Painting, Portrait Of L. Dupre, Dated 1746
- Price realized
- $1,599
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $1,300
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- January 18, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
Framed oil on canvas painting, Portrait of a Nobleman, apparently unsigned, inscribed canvas verso L. Dupre, possibly the ballet master "Le Grande Dupre" (Louis Dupre, French, 1697-1774), dated 1746, notated "Ag de 42 annees) ([the sitter] at the age of 42 years old)," sight: approx 30"h, 24.25"w, overall: approx 37.5"h, 32"w, 12lbs Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.