Hello lordwilliam-ga,
Jean-Honoré Fragonard was a French painter.
“Jean-Honoré Fragonard, (1732-1806) was a French painter of the rococo
age, who became popular in the courts of Louis XV and Louis XVI for
his delicately colored scenes of romance, often in garden settings.”
“Fragonard was born in Grasse on April 5, 1732. At the age of 18, he
began to study painting in Paris with Chardin, but he formed his style
principally on the work of his next master, François Boucher.
Fragonard won the Prix de Rome in 1752. He studied in Italy from
1756-1761. In 1765 he was admitted to the Académie Royale.”
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“The French Revolution (1789-1799), which destroyed the nobility on
which Fragonard depended for commissions, ruined him financially. He
died poor in Paris on August 22, 1806.”
http://www.crystalporcelain.com/painters.asp
The J. Paul Getty Museum provides another biography of Jean-Honoré
Fragonard.
http://www.getty.edu/art/collections/bio/a617-1.html
Here are images of his works
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=%22Fragonard%22+
You may view more of his paintings here:
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/fragonard/
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Does it have any significant value?
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If this tile is a reproduction it does not appear to have significant
value. I found a number of Fragonard products for sale. This will give
you an idea of the value of the tile.
The Stolen Kiss Fragonard - New TILE
US $4.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3550759014&category=20149
"The Reader" by Fragonard
Tile Coaster
$6.00
http://www.cafeshops.com/tbrmain.3359699
Fragonard’s artwork is reproduced in Limoges products as well.
“This adorable authentic Limoges miniature flower pot will be a
delightful addition to your miniature collection. The romance scene
imprint is a replica of a painting by the famous French artist
Jean-Honore Fragonard.”
Price $28.00
http://www.crystalporcelain.com/details_nonreg.asp?ProdSKU=LPMAS393CF
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Signed Fragonard Items
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Signed Fragonard Demitasse Cup & Saucer
US $4.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2657479159&category=25
From out of an estate, comes this ORNATE vintage framed picture with
signed "FRAGONARD" porcelain transfer cabochon depicting a CHARMING
scene with ROMANTIC courting couple.
Price $17.00
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/antiqueali/item/D4
Bavarian TEA SET - Waldershof Germany Hand Painted Signed Figural
Scenes
“Every piece is hand painted with various beautiful Figural Scenes and
signed "Fragonard". The inside bottom of every cup and the middle of
every saucer are also hand painted”
$125.00
http://216.239.37.104/search?q=cache:U01sRJMuXkMJ:www.rubylane.com/shops/eleganteras/item/1983+%22Signed+Fragonard%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
The above information should give you an idea of the value of your
tile. I have not located evidence of original signed Fragonard tiles.
If you believe your tile is not a reproduction, you should be able to
obtain the value of the tile with an appraiser.
There are a number of online appraisal services that will do that for
you:
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I hope this helps. Before rating this answer, please ask for a
clarification if you have a question or if you would need further
information.
Best Regards,
Bobbie7 |
