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Circle of Sofonisba Anguissola
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Description
Property from a European Private Collection
Circle of Sofonisba Anguissola
Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white ruff and black dress with grey and gold trimmed sleeves
oil on copper, circular
diameter: 8 cm.; 3⅛ in.
framed: 11.8 x 11.6 cm.; 4⅝ x 4½ in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 December 1993, lot 345 (as circle of Sofonisba Anguissola);
Where acquired by the present owner.Catalogue note
Datable to the end of the 16th or early 17th century, this work is reminiscent of the small portraits painted on copper by the Cremonese artist Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532–1625). In spite of its size, every detail is minutely executed, from the sitter's dress to the distant landscape in the background. Small cabinet pictures of this type were produced widely across the north of Italy as gifts or presentation pieces for potential patrons. The use of copper made them easy to transport and exhibit, as well as instilling them with a precious, gem-like quality.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Circle of Sofonisba Anguissola
Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white ruff and black dress with grey and gold trimmed sleeves
oil on copper, circular
diameter: 8 cm.; 3⅛ in.
framed: 11.8 x 11.6 cm.; 4⅝ x 4½ in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 December 1993, lot 345 (as circle of Sofonisba Anguissola);
Where acquired by the present owner.Catalogue note
Datable to the end of the 16th or early 17th century, this work is reminiscent of the small portraits painted on copper by the Cremonese artist Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532–1625). In spite of its size, every detail is minutely executed, from the sitter's dress to the distant landscape in the background. Small cabinet pictures of this type were produced widely across the north of Italy as gifts or presentation pieces for potential patrons. The use of copper made them easy to transport and exhibit, as well as instilling them with a precious, gem-like quality.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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Property from a European Private Collection
Circle of Sofonisba Anguissola
Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white ruff and black dress with grey and gold trimmed sleeves
oil on copper, circular
diameter: 8 cm.; 3⅛ in.
framed: 11.8 x 11.6 cm.; 4⅝ x 4½ in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 December 1993, lot 345 (as circle of Sofonisba Anguissola);
Where acquired by the present owner.Catalogue note
Datable to the end of the 16th or early 17th century, this work is reminiscent of the small portraits painted on copper by the Cremonese artist Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532–1625). In spite of its size, every detail is minutely executed, from the sitter's dress to the distant landscape in the background. Small cabinet pictures of this type were produced widely across the north of Italy as gifts or presentation pieces for potential patrons. The use of copper made them easy to transport and exhibit, as well as instilling them with a precious, gem-like quality.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Circle of Sofonisba Anguissola
Portrait of a lady, bust-length, in a white ruff and black dress with grey and gold trimmed sleeves
oil on copper, circular
diameter: 8 cm.; 3⅛ in.
framed: 11.8 x 11.6 cm.; 4⅝ x 4½ in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 December 1993, lot 345 (as circle of Sofonisba Anguissola);
Where acquired by the present owner.Catalogue note
Datable to the end of the 16th or early 17th century, this work is reminiscent of the small portraits painted on copper by the Cremonese artist Sofonisba Anguissola (c. 1532–1625). In spite of its size, every detail is minutely executed, from the sitter's dress to the distant landscape in the background. Small cabinet pictures of this type were produced widely across the north of Italy as gifts or presentation pieces for potential patrons. The use of copper made them easy to transport and exhibit, as well as instilling them with a precious, gem-like quality.
Additional Notices & Disclaimers
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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