Italian School, 19th Century
A Cardinal, in profile to the left, in crimson robes and skull cap
set in lid of bois durci box, reverse with Papal tiara and cross keys and rim with repeated H monogram
2½in. (64mm.) diam.
Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this is a portrait of Henry Benedict, Cardinal Duke of York
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