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Lot 139: Etude pour une allégorie à la gloire de Louis XIV Dessin aux trois crayons: pierre noire, sangu

Est: €50,000 EUR - €60,000 EUR
AguttesNeuilly sur Seine, FranceMarch 27, 2020

Item Overview

Description

Etude pour une allégorie à la gloire de Louis XIV
Dessin aux trois crayons: pierre noire, sanguine, et craie blanche
30 x 42,5 cm

Provenance
Ancienne collection de la couronne de France jusqu'au Comte de Chambord

Nous remercions Mme Nicole Garnier d'avoir bien voulu confirmer l'attribution de cette oeuvre à Antoine Coypel.

«C'EST ICI LA DERNIÈRE ALLÉGORIE CONNUE D'ANTOINE COYPEL TOURNANT AUTOUR DE LA PERSONNE DU ROI; [...]»

Antoine Coypel (Paris, 1661 -1722) est le fils du peintre Noël Coypel qui travailla à Versailles sous la direction de Charles Le Brun et qui fut nommé en 1672 directeur de l'Académie de France à Rome, tout nouvellement créée. Le jeune Antoine, alors âgé de seulement 11 ans, est autorisé à accompagner son père de 1672 à 1676, effectuant le fameux «voyage en Italie», étape obligée de la formation d'un artiste dès le XVIIe siècle. Il visite alors Rome, où il étudie les antiques et les grands maîtres, de Raphaël et Michel-Ange aux Carrache, ainsi que le nord du pays, la Toscane puis la Lombardie «pour y étudier les divers chefs d'oeuvre du Corrège, du Titien et de Paul Véronèse»1, qui marqueront sa peinture. Sous la direction de Noël Coypel, l'accent est mis, dans la formation des pensionnaires de l'Académie, sur le dessin pratiqué tous les jours lors de cours dispensés par l'artiste. Ce primat du dessin est particulièrement visible dans la production de son fils, qui crée, pour chaque toile, plusieurs dessins préparatoires, d'abord de figures isolées à la pierre noire, puis de compositions entières, dont l'aspect fini est renforcé par l'usage des trois crayons.
De retour à Paris dès 1676, Coypel présente au Dauphin Louis (1661-1711) une spectaculaire miniature, commémorant son mariage. Parue sous forme de gravure, l'oeuvre assoit la renommée du jeune peintre dans le tout-Paris aristocratique de son temps, et lui permet d'obtenir le soutien durable du Dauphin. Le 25 octobre 1681, Coypel est reçu à l'Académie Royale de peinture avec un tableau allégorique représentant Louis XIV couronné par la Gloire après la Paix de Nimègue en 1678, qui fait suite aux esquisses présentées auparavant aux membres de l'Académie.
En 1684, Antoine Coypel reçoit la commande, par un particulier (Claude II de Langlée), d'une grande composition représentant une Allégorie à la gloire de Louis XIV (allusion à la Trêve de Ratisbonne signée le 15 août 1684), assis sur un trône et vêtu de la pourpre impériale antique, couronné par l'allégorie de la Victoire. À gauche, l'allégorie de la Paix semble répandre les fruits de sa corne d'abondance sur des figures fluviales, tandis que, de l'autre côté du trône, celle de la Guerre domine deux lions, symboles de l'Espagne et des Provinces-Unies, et l'aigle, symbole de l'Empire.
«C'est ici la dernière allégorie connue d'Antoine Coypel tournant autour de la personne du Roi; l'artiste ne reprendra plus ce genre avant le début du nouveau siècle, dans un style alors différent.
Ce groupe homogène d'oeuvres allégoriques se situant dans la jeunesse de Coypel (1680-84) montre l'influence dans l'iconographie et le style de ses deux principaux maîtres, Le Brun et Noël Coypel»2.
Dès 1685, Coypel obtient la charge de «Peintre ordinaire» de Monsieur, duc d'Orléans et frère unique du roi et dès 1689, il devient «Premier
Peintre de Monsieur». Il fut également, plus tard dans sa carrière, le Premier peintre et ami de Philippe, duc de Chartres puis d'Orléans, fils aîné de Monsieur et futur régent du royaume. L'année 1685 marque donc le début d'un mécénat durable de l'artiste par la famille royale.
Le dessin s'approche en plusieurs points des grandes et prestigieuses oeuvres allégoriques composées à la gloire du souverain. Ces similitudes permettent de le situer tôt dans la carrière de l'artiste.
Ainsi, la composition structurée autour du personnage central assis sur un trône, entouré de nymphes et de putti, reprend ces modèles.
La figure masculine qui préside à l'ensemble et l'infuse de sa lumière est quant à elle très proche des dessins préparatoires à l'Allégorie à la gloire de Louis XIV (1684), dont l'oeuvre finale monumentale est conservée au Musée national du Château de Versailles. Les nymphes, représentées avec une riche abondance de couleurs grâce à la technique des trois crayons, sont en apesanteur autour du roi, prises dans un tournoiement dynamique et joyeux à la gloire de ce dernier. Elles rappellent également les études d'Antoine Coypel pour d'autres oeuvres. Ainsi la nymphe à gauche de Louis XIV, le visage posé sur une main, le regard tourné vers la présence lumineuse de ce dernier, peut être rapprochée du dessin préparatoire à La Descente d'Enée aux enfers (1715-1717) peint pour la galerie du Palais Royal à Paris. Le personnage féminin virevoltant au premier plan et tenant une guirlande de fleurs évoque quant à lui l'allégorie de la guerre siégeant à la gauche du souverain dans l'allégorie de 1684.
Le décor architectural à peine esquissé en fond fait référence aux tholos antiques, que l'on retrouve également dans les deux allégories mentionnées précédemment, et la figure du roi est, comme dans le tableau de 1684, posée sur une estrade circulaire en hauteur.
Ce dessin est archétypal de l'art de Coypel à son apogée: la composition, poussée par un souffle ascendant, est construite suivant une ligne diagonale par rapport au plan du dessin.
La scène transmet une sensation de dynamisme et de densité créée par les grappes de personnages pris dans un mouvement tourbillonnant autour du noyau central. La richesse formelle des tons est offerte par la technique des trois crayons (typique de la dernière étape, la plus finie, des dessins préparatoires de Coypel) et par la lumière centrale prodiguant une chaleur à l'ensemble. Elle trouve également un écho dans la richesse iconographique symbolisée par la corne d'abondance tenue par le personnage du coin inférieur gauche, ainsi que par la multitude de guirlandes fleuries et la superposition des drapés majestueux.
Les personnages qui peuplent la partie inférieure du dessin sont observés sous différents angles, et certains sont représentés en fort raccourci tandis que d'autres sont dessinés parallèlement au plan du dessin, faisant pleinement face au regardeur.
Dans la partie supérieure de la feuille, Coypel complète le ciel par de petits groupes d'angelots joufflus qui rééquilibrent habilement l'arrière-plan moins dense, orné de nuées rendues par des hachures enlevées à la pierre noire. Le traitement virtuose de l'espace dans le dessin imprime la force du mouvement plus que le sentiment de profondeur, et la scène resplendit par sa capacité à créer un univers parfaitement imaginaire.
Ce dessin d'une exceptionnelle qualité et d'un prestigieux sujet fut conservé dans la famille royale jusqu'à sa possession par le comte de Chambord, qui l'offrit dans les années 1860 aux ancêtres des actuels propriétaires en remerciement de services rendus.

Artist or Maker

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: MasterCard, Other, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

STORAGE AND COLLECTION
OF PURCHASES
Lots will be available at the warehouse from Wednesday
9th October :
BATIMENT INNOV ESPACE
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93 200 SAINT-DENIS
Delivery by appointment 48 hours in advance:
Contact : Clothilde Duval
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Storage conditions
Storage is free of charge until Friday 18th October 2019.
Costs will be charged by the storage services :
- For small items: 20€ per lot and week . 15 € HT added
for delivery. All week started is due.
- For furnitures and bigger items (paintings included):
50€ HT per lot and week. 25€ HT added for delivery. All
week started is due.
No delivery can be made without full payment of fees for
the provision and storage.

Auction Details

[VENTE MAINTENUE]- L'ESPRIT CRÉATEUR - DESSINS ANCIENS

by
Aguttes
March 27, 2020, 02:30 PM CET

164 bis Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Neuilly sur Seine, 92200 , FR

Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

€0 - 150,000:33.0%
€150,001+:30.6%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
€0€199€10
€200€299€20
€300€319€20
€320€379€30
€380€419€20
€420€479€30
€480€499€20
€500€999€50
€1,000€1,999€100
€2,000€4,999€200
€5,000€9,999€500
€10,000€19,999€1,000
€20,000€49,999€2,000
€50,000€99,999€5,000
€100,000+€10,000

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Purchased lots will become available only after full payment has been made. The sale will be
conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay a buyer's premium
along with any applicable value added tax.
From 1 to 150 000 € the buyer's premium is 25% + VAT amounting to 30% (all taxes included).
Over 150 001 €: 23% + VAT amounting to 27.6% (all taxes included).
NB :
+ Auction by order of the court further to a prescription of the court, buyers fees 14,40%
VTA included.
° Lots on which the auction house or its partners have a financial interest
* Lots in temporary importation and subject to a 5,5% fee in addition to the regular buyer's
fees stated earlier except for buyer out of CEE.
# An appointment is required to see the piece
~ This lot contains animal materials. Import restrictions are to be expected and must be
considered.
The legislator imposes strict rules for the commercial use of inert animal species. The
international regulations of March 3, 1973 (CITES) requires for different annexes a correlation
between the specimen and the documentation proving the origins to be lawful. This regulation
transcribed in European Community law (Annexes A/B/C) in Rule 338/97 of 9/12/1996 permits
commercial use of regulated specimens (CITES) upon presentation of documentation proving
lawful origin; these documents for this variation are as follows:
• For Annex A : C/C provided outlining the specimen's history (for specimens of recent date)
• For Annex B : Bird specimens are either banded or equipped with transponders, and are
accompanied by documents of licit origin. The auction's sale record must be conserved as it
contains the complete history of every specimen.
All cases concerning specimens of recent date that are protected under the French
Environmental Code and which were born and raised in captivity are permitted by the
derogation clause AM of 14/07/2006. As such, they can be used commercially provided
traceability between the specimen and the documentation proving licit origins. Other specimen
cases dating prior to clause AM of 21/07/2015 can, due to this fact, be used commercially.
Specimens dating before 1947 included in this auction sale benefit from clause 2M of the
derogatory Rule 228/97 of 9/12/1996, permitting their use for trade. However, exporting them
outside of the EU them requires a pre-CITES Convention agreement.
For huntable species of the European continent and elsewhere, commercial use is allowed
under certain conditions. Domesticated species (D) included in this auction sale are free for
trade. Old specimens from before the Convention (i.e. before 1975) comply with the conditions
of the AM of 23/12/2011 and, as such, are free for trade.
The other specimens in this auction sale are not subject to NR regulations and are free for
commercial use and trade. The auction record will substantiate their licit origin.
To leave the EU, with regards to the Annexes I/A, II/B et III/C, a CITES re-export document at
the expense of the acquirer will be necessary.
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The SAS Claude Aguttes is bound by the indications stated in the catalogue, modified only by
announcements made at the time of the sale noted in the legal records thereof.
Attributions were made according to scientific and artistic knowledge at the time of the auction.
An exhibition prior to the sale permits buyers to establish the conditions of the works offered for
sale and no claims will be accepted after the hammer has fallen. Some difference may appear
between the original work and its illustration, there will be no claims in such matter. The French
text is the official text that will be retained in the event of a dispute. The descriptions in other
languages and the indications of dimensions in inches are given only as an indication and
cannot be at the origin of a complaint.
The condition of the works is not specified in the catalogue, buyers are required to study them
personally. No requests will be accepted concerning restorations once the hammer has fallen.
Any condition report requested from SAS Claude Aguttes and the expert before the sale is
provided as an indication only.
It shall by no means incur their liability may not constitute a basis for legal claim after the sale.
It cannot replace a personal examination of the work by the buyer or his representative.
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Important : Bidding is typically conducted in the auction house. However, we may graciously accept
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guarantee of payment.
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In the event of late payment on winning bids SAS CLAUDE AGUTTES will claim the legal rate of
interest, plus five percent. A minimum fee of €500 will also be due for any other costs incurred
by reason of default, including the following in the case of resale on false bidding:
- The difference between the price at which the lot was auctioned and the price obtained at
its resale;
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In accordance with the law, it is added that all actions in public liability instituted on the
occasion of valuation and of voluntary and court-ordered auction sales are barred at the end of
five years from the hammer price or valuation. These Conditions of purchase are governed by
French law exclusively. Any dispute relating to their existence, their validity and their binding
effect on any bidder or buyer shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of
France.

Contract

Purchased lots will become available only after payment in full has been made.

The sale will be conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay us the buyer's premium together with any applicable value added tax.

The hammer stroke will mark the acceptance of the highest bid and the pronouncing of the word "adjugé" or any equivalent will amount to the conclusion of the purchase contract between the seller and the last bidder taken in consideration.

The internet bid live constitutes a bidding contract between the bidder and Aguttes.

Payment

We recommend that buyers pay by credit card or electronic bank transfer.
In compliance with Article L.321-14 of French commercial law, a property sold at auction
can be delivered to the buyer only once the auction firm has received payment or complete
guarantee of payment.
Legally accepted means of payment include:
• Cash (article L.112-6, L.112-8 and Article Article L.112-8 paragraph 2 of the Monetary and
Financial Code)
· max. 1 000 €
· max. 15 000 € for private individuals who have their tax domicile abroad (upon presentation
of a valid passport)
• Payment on line (max 10 000 €)
http://www.aguttes.com/paiement/index.jsp
• Electronic bank transfer
The exact amount of the invoice from the buyer's account and indicating the invoice number.
(Note: Bank charges are the buyer's responsibility.)
Banque de Neuflize, 3 avenue Hoche 75008
Titulaire du compte : Claude AGUTTES SAS
Code Banque 30788 - Code guichet 00900
N° compte 02058690002 - Clé RIB 23
IBAN FR76 3078 8009 0002 0586 9000 223 -
BIC NSMBFRPPXXX
• Credit cards (except American Express and distance payment)
• Cheque (if no other means of payment is possible)
· Upon presentation of two pieces of identification
· Important: Delivery is possible after 20 days
· Cheques will be deposited immediately. No delays will be accepted.
· Payment with foreign cheques will not be accepted.
PAYMENT DEFAULT
In the event of late payment on winning bids SAS CLAUDE AGUTTES will claim the legal rate of
interest, plus five percent. A minimum fee of €500 will also be due for any other costs incurred
by reason of default, including the following in the case of resale on false bidding:
- The difference between the price at which the lot was auctioned and the price obtained at
its resale;
- The costs incurred by new auctioning.

Collect, storage and shipping

STORAGE AND COLLECTION
OF PURCHASES
Lots will be available at the warehouse from Wednesday
9th October :
BATIMENT INNOV ESPACE
1 route de la Révolte
93 200 SAINT-DENIS
Delivery by appointment 48 hours in advance:
Contact : Clothilde Duval
design@aguttes.com
Storage conditions
Storage is free of charge until Friday 18th October 2019.
Costs will be charged by the storage services :
- For small items: 20€ per lot and week . 15 € HT added
for delivery. All week started is due.
- For furnitures and bigger items (paintings included):
50€ HT per lot and week. 25€ HT added for delivery. All
week started is due.
No delivery can be made without full payment of fees for
the provision and storage.

Premium

Purchased lots will become available only after full payment has been made. The sale will be
conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay a buyer's premium
along with any applicable value added tax.
From 1 to 150 000 € the buyer's premium is 25% + VAT amounting to 30% (all taxes included).
Over 150 001 €: 23% + VAT amounting to 27.6% (all taxes included).
NB :
+ Auction by order of the court further to a prescription of the court, buyers fees 14,40%
VTA included.
° Lots on which the auction house or its partners have a financial interest
* Lots in temporary importation and subject to a 5,5% fee in addition to the regular buyer's
fees stated earlier except for buyer out of CEE.
# An appointment is required to see the piece
~ This lot contains animal materials. Import restrictions are to be expected and must be
considered.

Taxes and VAT

Purchased lots will become available only after full payment has been made. The sale will be
conducted in Euros. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay a buyer's premium
along with any applicable value added tax.
From 1 to 150 000 € the buyer's premium is 25% + VAT amounting to 30% (all taxes included).
Over 150 001 €: 23% + VAT amounting to 27.6% (all taxes included).
NB :
+ Auction by order of the court further to a prescription of the court, buyers fees 14,40%
VTA included.
° Lots on which the auction house or its partners have a financial interest
* Lots in temporary importation and subject to a 5,5% fee in addition to the regular buyer's
fees stated earlier except for buyer out of CEE.
# An appointment is required to see the piece
~ This lot contains animal materials. Import restrictions are to be expected and must be
considered.

Condition Reports

GUARANTEES
The SAS Claude Aguttes is bound by the indications stated in the catalogue, modified only by
announcements made at the time of the sale noted in the legal records thereof.
Attributions were made according to scientific and artistic knowledge at the time of the auction.
An exhibition prior to the sale permits buyers to establish the conditions of the works offered for
sale and no claims will be accepted after the hammer has fallen. Some difference may appear
between the original work and its illustration, there will be no claims in such matter. The French
text is the official text that will be retained in the event of a dispute. The descriptions in other
languages and the indications of dimensions in inches are given only as an indication and
cannot be at the origin of a complaint.
The condition of the works is not specified in the catalogue, buyers are required to study them
personally. No requests will be accepted concerning restorations once the hammer has fallen.
Any condition report requested from SAS Claude Aguttes and the expert before the sale is
provided as an indication only.
It shall by no means incur their liability may not constitute a basis for legal claim after the sale.
It cannot replace a personal examination of the work by the buyer or his representative.