19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady With Gigot Sleeves A Gallery Wall 000 achieved for ‘Summer Pastures’

000 achieved for ‘Summer Pastures’ at Sotheby’s in 1993

you may wish to simply prop it on a shelf or mantle

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19th-Century French School Portrait Of A Lady With Gigot Sleeves A Gallery Wall 000 achieved for ‘Summer Pastures’A charming early 19th century portrait of a lady wearing an elegant blue dress with impressive gigot sleeves. How do you read her expression? Im seeing a cheekiness and a zest for life. Shes also leaning forwards to engage with the viewer. During the 1830s, sleeves were oversized between the shoulder and elbow. This unusual fashion coined the term gigot sleeves, which was derived from the French word for the back leg of an animal. They were also