Lot Essay
It is difficult to identify with any degree of accuracy the sitter in this portrait due to the restoration which is evident on the face but it was probably painted circa 1610
Details
Circle of Isaac Oliver (1656-1617)
A Gentleman, nearly full face, in gilt armour with lace collar, a vari-coloured sash over his right shoulder, wearing a black and gold hooped earring, red curtain background
on vellum, signed with gold monogram, gold frame with rose-cut diamond border
oval, 2in. (51mm.) high
A Gentleman, nearly full face, in gilt armour with lace collar, a vari-coloured sash over his right shoulder, wearing a black and gold hooped earring, red curtain background
on vellum, signed with gold monogram, gold frame with rose-cut diamond border
oval, 2in. (51mm.) high