Gustave Jean Jacquet

Gustave Jean Jacquet (French, 1846-1909) A young woman in profile signed 'G. Jacquet' (upper right) oil on panel 13 x 10 3/4in (33 x 27.3cm) PROVENANCE: Howard Reifsnyder, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, before 1929; thence by descent to present owner. Howard Reifsnyder was a wealthy Philadelphia wool merchant in the early 20th century who, among other things, collected rugs, books, Asian ceramics and American colonial furniture. The dispersal of his collection after his death in 1929 by auction is still considered a major event in U.S. collecting history. That sale's 'Oriental Art and Oil Paintings' catalogue, comprising of 600 lots, is included in this lot.

Lot 387 Property of Various Owners Gustave Jean Jacquet (French 1846-1909) Femme à la Robe Satin Signed G. Jacquet l.l. Oil on Panel 13 x 9-1/4 in (33 x 23.5 cm) Estimate $8,000-12,000 Provenance : Kraushaar Fine Arts, New York ALL BOOKS WILL BE SOLD AS IS. Weschler's provides written condition reports, upon request, for any lot in our auctions. Such a condition report is provided as a courtesy to our clients and should in no instance replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer or his/her agent. All property is sold "as is" in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 3 of Conditions of Sale. Neither Weschler's nor the consignor makes any express or implied warranty or representation as to the condition of any lot offered for sale, and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty or representation.

GUSTAVE JEAN JACQUET French, 1846-1909 Day Dreams". Signed lower left "G. Jacquet". Portrait of a youngwoman in a black hat and green dress. Titled on frame plaque.Partial label verso for "Henry Reinhardt - Importer of Works ofArt, Chicago". Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut . Oil on canvas, 13" x 9½". Framed."

Gustave Jean Jacquet (Paris 1846-1909) Collection of studies of female figures, including a study for LeFaucon (illustrated) some stamped with artist's signature (lower right) and one signedand dated 'G Jacquet/1874' (lower right) pencil, pen and brown ink and red chalk, on paper, some mounted oncard, all unframed 13¼ x 18 1/8 in. (33.7 x 46 cm.); and smaller includes a quantity of photographs of female portraits byJacquet a quantity GUSTAVE JEAN JACQUET (PARIS 1846-1909) Lots 299-302 A pupil of Bouguereau, Gustave Jacquet specialised in portraitureand genre scenes normally depicting his sitters in historicaldress, especially from the 16th and 17th centuries. This collection of sketches was found in his studio at his death in1909 and many of the items were then stamped with the artist'ssignature. They demonstrate Jacquet's skill as a draughtsman andshow the large number of studies he worked on before he committed apicture to canvas. As well as these studies, the group alsocontains some sketches from life drawn during the siege of Paris in1870 at the time of the Franco-Prussian war when the young Jacquetmust have joined his countrymen to defend his native city againstthe threat of invasion (lot 300).

Gustave Jacquet Portrait of a seated lady signed 17 x 11.5in. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.