ANTOINE, LOUIS AND MATHIEU LE NAIN (Laon – Paris, 17th century) - Cart and figures at the entrance to a village, circa 1640–1660

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Mar 25, 2026

Set Reminder 2026-03-25 10:00:00 2026-03-25 10:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : GRAND MARCH AUCTION OF OLD MASTERS AND COLONIAL ART https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/templum-fine-art-auctions/grand-march-auction-of-old-masters-and-colonial-art-22766
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  Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 63 x 66 cm. Signed. The scene depicts a small group of figures gathered in the foreground, seemingly engaged in negotiations. Two men of different social standing are arguing under the watchful eyes of a woman and a young girl. The man facing the viewer, elegantly dressed and adorned with lace, keeps his hat on, while his interlocutor, of humbler origins, has respectfully removed his. The latter, shown with his back to the viewer, appears to be taking a step back at the accusing gesture of a finger pointing towards him. The woman, richly dressed and positioned slightly behind her husband, observes the scene without intervening. The conversation may be related to a transaction involving the cart located to the right of the composition. In the background, a man stands aside with his head bowed, likely the coachman, identified by the whip he holds. Attentive to the small details of everyday life, the Le Nain brothers were able to depict the society of their time with great restraint, giving seemingly simple scenes an almost moral or allegorical dimension. Their compositions, characterized by simple staging and a restrained palette dominated by grays and browns, focus on the expression of the figures and the observation of human relationships. Provenance: P. de Boer, Amsterdam, 1938; sale of the collection of M. X and various collectors, Paris, Galerie Charpentier, June 1, 1951, no. 115 (attributed at that time to Mathieu Le Nain); Edouard des Courières collection (1896–1987); subsequently through descendants. Bibliography: Georges Isarlo, “Les trois Le Nain et leur suite”, La Renaissance, March 1938, fig. 58. Lot in international warehouse (outside the EU). For shipments to the European Union, import duties and/or taxes will be applied and are the responsibility of the buyer.
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