Large 18Th Century French Painting 'Saying Grace'
Stock No
5767
2012
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Item Description
Large, charming, 18th Century French painting depicting a couple at a table saying grace before their meal.
They sit at a table with a lower cupboard door open revealing a fruit pie. To the rear stands a servant, eyes raised, holding a tray laden with wine and glasses.
Inscribed to the painting "Benisses a mon dieu ces Dons de vosire amour et remelittesnos coeurs de vos graces supremes faittes qua la faveur de ce divin secours. Ne vivani que pour vous. Nous mourions a nous mesmes."
[Translation: Bless, o my God, these gifts of your love and fill our hearts with your supreme graces made solely in favour of this divine help. We live and die only for you.]
Restored and on replaced wooden chassis.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 92cm W: 105cm D: 2cm
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7792 139252
+33 (0)6 73 61 79 54
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