Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Her dark hair has been twisted back from her face and falls over her back in loose curls.
Painted in oil on copper at the turn of the seventeenth century and perhaps intended as a portrait to be exchanged with her intended, the artist is yet to be rediscovered. In fine condition, it is housed in what appears to be the original silver gilt frame with spiral cresting and solid reverse.
Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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Miniature Oil on Copper Portrait
