$1,700
Attributed to Francesco Zucchi (Italian, 1570-1623). "Portrait of an Elizabethan Lady" oil on canvas, apparently unsigned. Painting depicts an elegant woman, possibly a merchant's wife or minor noblewoman, seated in a red velvet square backed chair and wearing a fur high collar with lace overlay on a full dress and dangling earrings, with delicate hands resting along her front, each hand with gold rings, and fur lining sleeve cuffs. Inscribed on back "Franciscus Zucchus E, Anno 16??". Framed 59" x 53", unframed 52" x 45.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-01-04