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01 January 2020 - 14:30 (CET) -
7, rue Saint-Nicol - 14600 Honfleur
Mankind's most magnificent conquest was Alfred de Dreux's chief source of inspiration. A passionate horse lover, the artist celebrated them with some of his finest works.
Alfred de Dreux (1810-1860), Cavalier à la casaque rouge et à la culotte blanche, le saut du mur (Jockey in red shirt and white breeches jumping a wall), ca. 1835-1841, oil on canvas (detail), 73 x 92 cm. Certificate: Brame & Lorenceau. Estimate: €60,000/80,000
Alfred de Dreux (1810-1860), Cavalier à la casaque rouge et à la culotte blanche, le saut du mur (Jockey in red shirt and white breeches jumping a wall), ca. 1835-1841, oil on canvas (detail), 73 x 92 cm. Certificate: Brame & Lorenceau. Estimate: €60,000/80,000
Dashing along in a mad race, the rider and his thoroughbred brilliantly clear the jump. Like many of his compatriots, Alfred de Dreux was a keen admirer of horses and horseracing. The fashion crossed to France…
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