Jacques-François-Joseph Swebach-Desfontaines (French, 1769-1823) two

both circular, painted en grisaille, one with two riders before a stable, on a prepared blue ground, in a gilt-metal frame, the other, signed with initials 'SW', depicting travellers, painted on buff-coloured paper, set in a gilt-metal-mounted tortoiseshell-lined burr wood snuffbox, and a classical landscape with figures, French School, late 18th century, gouache and bodycolour, a classical landscape with figures, (3), 9.3 and 9cm diameter; landscape 7.4 x 10cm, Although initially taught by his father, François Louis - a self-taught artist and sculptor - Jacques-François-Joseph went on to formal studies in Paris and became first painter at the Sèvres porcelain manufactory between 1802 and 1813. He exhibited numerous landscapes with military figures and related subjects at the Salon between 1783 and 1824. Swebach found considerable favour during the Revolutionary period, obtaining commissions to paint equestrian portraits of Joséphine Bonaparte, as well as providing illustrations for publications on the history of the Revolution. Important Note:, This lot may contain materials that are subject to both export and import permits. Buyers must be aware of their destination country’s import policies prior to purchase, particularly where these relate to the trade in endangered species listed in Appendices under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Please note, that we do not identify or verify the taxonomic identification (such as genus, family, or subspecies) of any plant or animal, it is a buyer’s responsibility to undertake any biological testing of purchases. Buyers are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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