Bidspirit auction | A FRENCH PASTEL PAINTING DEPICTING

A FRENCH PASTEL PAINTING DEPICTING AN ARAB, 19TH CEN. - A 19th-century Orientalist portrait executed in pastel and chalk on toned paper by a French artist. The sitter is a bearded Arab nobleman wearing a yellow-and-green turban and a robe, with an earring common trope in Orientalist depictions that aimed to capture ”exotic” Middle Eastern or North African subjects. France, first half of the 19th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 19 3/4 x 13 3/4 in., (50 x 35 cm.) Condition: Excellent.