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LOT 33

Lot 33

Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870)

Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870)
Lot 33 Details
Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870), Canadian

PORTRAIT DE J.M. TESSIER

Oil on canvas laid down to masonite board; unsigned
11.7 ins x 8.6 ins; 29.8 cms x 21.8 cms

Estimate $10,000-$15,000

Realised: $7,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870)
  • Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870)
  • Attributed to Théophile Hamel (1817 - 1870)
Provenance:

Collection of Marcel Hamel, as Attributed to Th.. Hamel;
Galerie Jean-Pierre Valentin, Montreal;
Estate of Jean-Pierre Valentin, Montreal

Literature:

Raymond Vézina, 'Catalogue Des Oeuvres De Théophile Hamel', Cat. No. 192 as "Attributed to Th. Hamel", p.

Note:

In his catalogue, Vézina states that the liveliness of the face makes one think more of Plamondon than of Théophile Hamel. In 1834, at 16 years of age, Hamel apprenticed to the famed Quebec portraitist, Antoine Plamondon. He trained intensely for 6 years under the master painter in the European-style of painting and portraiture. After leaving Plamondon’s workshop, Hamel travelled to Europe in 1843 to 1846, staying in Rome, Venice, London and Paris.

Upon his return to Canada, Hamel received many commissions for portraits and religious compositions from the bourgeoisie and government officials. In 1853, he was appointed the official painter of the government of Canada tasked with creating portraits of all high-ranking government officials from both Upper and Lower Canada

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