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17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller

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17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller
17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller
17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller
17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller
17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller

17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller
This is a spectacular portrait of an aristocratic lady. Late 17th or early 18th century. She looks absolutely regal in her draped red robe and white ruffled blouse. She has a natural, yet sophisticated beauty about her with her long brown hair, blue eyes and full red lips. Unsigned, but noted in a brass plaque at the base of the frame is Sir Godfrey Kneller. Well listed and world renowned artist. European stretcher measures 30″ x 25″. The image itself measures 28″ x 23″ and is presented in a gilt oval mat inside of an impressive gilt wood and gesso frame measuring 31 5/8″ x 36 1/2″. Carved into back of frame on the bottom R. Condition: Craquelure throughout, varnished, some in-painting. (Painting not examined out of frame). Thanks for stopping by. ABOUT SIR GODFREY KNELLER. He served as Court Painter from Charles II to George I. Among his major works were four portraits of Sir Isaac Newton; portraits of ten reigning European monarchs including King Louis XIV of France; a series of ten’beauties’ of the Courts of William III and of Charles II; and portraits of forty-eight leading members of the Kit-Kat Club, an exclusive English association of politicians, writers, attorneys and other professionals. The item “17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller” is in sale since Friday, April 12, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “coyotemoonantiques” and is located in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Region of Origin: Europe
  • Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Painting Surface: Canvas
  • Medium: Oil
  • Date of Creation: Pre-1800
  • Features: Framed
  • Subject: Portrait
  • Originality: Original

17th/18th c Portrait Painting of an Artistocratic Lady Woman Sir Godfrey Kneller