(19th Century, or possibly earlier). An original oil painting on board. A figural portrait depicting a gentlewoman, possibly a duchess or lady of the court, dressed in the costume of the Elizabethan or Stuart Age, with dark dress gown, ruff collar, and flaming orange hair. No apparent signature. Presented in an ornate carved frame with heavy gilding.

Work Size: 21.5 x 17.5 in.

Dimensions: 29.75 X 25.75 X 2.75 in.

Condition: Fair to poor antique condition having moderate surface wear. Having thinning surface and multiple areas with restorations and inpainting. Frame having moderate storage wear with losses to edges and corners. Estate fresh to the market

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