Philippe Ledoux was superb artist and did some wonderful book illustrations as well as designing some of the most popular scarves for Hermes. His characterisation, eye for historical detail, and handling of perspective and three dimensional view is staggering. Ships and horses were often his subjects but people his speciality. You will have seen some of his designs in my other guides, La Promenade de Longchamps being a long term favourite with the fakers. Here are a few detailed closeups from some of his works that have not been faked to date. I am sorry that Ebay do not give us enough space to show you them in high resolution but I hope that you get a taste of his skill.
L'Ocean 1959 La Comedie Italienne 1962
Fiacres 1965 l'Arriere Main 1969
Presentation des Chevaux 1970 Louis XV 1971
La Garde Consulaire On Epsom Downs 1970
Les Trois Mousquetaires 1980
Full list of Philippe Ledoux's work
1947 Ecuries
1953 Carrick a Pompe
1958 Les Merveilles de la Vapeur
1958 Phaetons
1959 Caparacons de la France et de l'Inde
1959 L'Ocean
1959 The Hunt
1960 Cavalerie Francaise
1960 Tournois et Carrousels
1961 Caravelle
1962 Comédie Italienne
1962 Musee
1962 Promenades de Paris
1963 Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours
1963 Napoleon
1963 Scotland
1964 Avenue des Acacias
1964 Cosmos
1964 Le Pont Neuf a Paris
1964 Pavois
1964 Vaisseaux et Fregates
1965 La Promenade de Longchamps
1965 Promenade de Longchamps
1967 Marine et Cavalerie
1967 Omnibus et Voitures de Place
1967 Paris/Londres
1968 Les Robes
1968 L'Hiver
1969 Haute Lice
1969 L'Arriere Main
1970 Armes de Chasse
1970 Chansons de France
1970 La Presentation des Chevaux
1970 Les Allures du Cheval
1970 On Epsom Downs
1970 Reprise
1970 Entante Cordiale special issue for Credit Lyonais
1971 Jumping
1971 Les Normands
1972 Attelage en Arbalete
1972 La Chasse a Tir
1973 Equipage
1973 Proues
1973 Sportsmen
1973 Vieille Marine
1974 Manege
1974 Springs
1974 Wedgwood (High Perch)
1975 Carosserie
1975 L'Hiver en Poste
1975 Livree Imperiale
1977 Coach & Saddle
1977 Harnais de Cour
1978 La Marine a Rames with Vladimir Rybaltchenko
1980 Chasse Exotique
1980 Les Trois Mousquetaires with Vladimir Rybaltchenko
1982 Groenland
Issue dates not confirmed on these designs:
Armenia
Carrossier
Cochers des Ecuries Imperiales - Grand Livree a la Francaise
Les Figures d'Equitation
Jeanne d'Arc Croiseur Ecole d'Application
La Flore - Frigate de 28 Canons
La Garde Consulaire
La Poste
L'Ecole Espagnole de Vienne
Les Ancetres
Silhouettes Navales
Vaisseau de Premier Rang
On a family note: Philippe Ledoux was Vladimir Rybaltchenko's uncle. Dimitry Rybalchenko was Vladimir's son, making Philippe Ledoux his great-uncle.
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