$500
British School, 17th Century Style Portrait of a Woman, Said to be Elizabeth Cromwell (née Bourchier) Unsigned, sitter identified on a typed label affixed to the stretcher, with a red wax seal of an unidentified coat of arms also on the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 27 x 23 in. (68.5 x 58.5 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, retouch, fine craquelure, probable overcleaning in the lower third of the composition. N.B. This portrait of a woman in a black veil is thought to depict Elizabeth Cromwell (1598–1665), painted after the death of her husband, Oliver Cromwell (1599- 1658). Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-02-14