Old World Portraits
Sultane Reine
Joseph-Marie Vien
An exquisite 18th-century French oil study of a woman in an opulent orientalist masquerade costume.
Tête de Sultane
Joseph-Marie Vien
1748 · Paper, Oil Paint
A regal 18th-century portrait featuring opulent pearls and vibrant feathered plumes.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Burnished orange
About the piece
Painted in 1748 by French master Joseph-Marie Vien, this exquisite study showcases a figure in magnificent theatrical costume. Part of a celebrated series depicting the Sultan's caravan, the work is defined by its luminous rendering of varied textures—from the delicate strands of pearls and polished gold metalwork to the soft fur and airy ostrich feathers.
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