Signed Steve LeBailly Original Tempera – Master Study After Sargent's "Lady Agnew"

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Signed Steve LeBailly Original Tempera – Master Study After Sargent's "Lady Agnew"

Infuse your space with the timeless elegance of … Read more Signed Steve LeBailly Original Tempera – Master Study After Sargent's "Lady Agnew"

Infuse your space with the timeless elegance of the Gilded Age. This striking original tempera painting on paper is a master study by the late Seattle artist and historian Stephen B. LeBailly (1947–2024). The work is a soulful reinterpretation of John Singer Sargent’s iconic 1892 portrait, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw, perfectly capturing the fluid brushwork and aristocratic poise of the original.

LeBailly’s choice of tempera provides a rare, luminous matte finish that adds a soft, dreamlike quality to the subject's lavender silk gown and the vibrant cobalt blue backdrop. The artist’s historical background is evident in the precision of the Louis XV-style chair and the subtle play of light across the sitter’s features. Presented in a monumental, deep-profile gold gilt frame with intricate acanthus leaf plaster relief, this work serves as an immediate architectural focal point for a grand foyer, a primary suite, or a curated fine art collection.

About the Artist: Stephen B. LeBailly (1947–2024)
Steve LeBailly was a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest art community for over five decades. As both a professional painter and a dedicated historian, his life’s mission was to explore "the richness of art and history." He was renowned for his "Master Series," where he dissected the techniques of historical titans like Sargent, Vermeer, and Velázquez. His works are prized for their technical honesty and their ability to bring the grandeur of museum-tier art into the modern domestic sphere.

Artistry & Framing Highlights
The Medium: Tempera on paper. This ancient medium allows for a richness of pigment and a velvet-like surface texture that mimics the "soft focus" of 19th-century portraiture.

The Frame: A high-relief, baroque-inspired gilt frame. The frame’s 2-inch depth and ornate carvings create a dramatic shadow-box effect, significantly increasing the visual "heft" of the artwork.

Authenticity: Hand-signed "STEVE LEBAILLY" in the lower left corner, ensuring verified artist provenance.

Dimensions
Framed Size: 23 in H x 19.5 in W x 2 in D
Art Sight Area: 15.5 in H x 12 in W

Condition
Good Vintage Condition – The tempera pigments are vibrant and well-preserved. The monumental gold-gilt frame is structurally sound and presents beautifully. As shown in the detailed photos, there is visible chipping and surface wear to the plaster gesso at the corners and edges. Rather than detracting, these imperfections provide an authentic "Wabi-Sabi" antique character, giving the piece the look of a long-held family heirloom. The reverse retains its original wood stretcher reinforcement and hanging wire.

Designer Styling Note: "The Instant Heirloom"
This piece is the ultimate solution for creating an "Instant Heirloom" look. Its palette of lavender, gold, and deep blue pairs exquisitely with velvet upholstery and mahogany wood. Position this work in an entryway or above a small console table to establish immediate historical gravitas and a sense of refined "Quiet Luxury."

A sophisticated intersection of 19th-century Gilded Age drama and 20th-century American artistry. This Steve LeBailly Master Study offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of the late artist's legacy, bringing the spirit of John Singer Sargent into the soul of the modern home. See less