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17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady
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17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady

17th century
Sold 1 October 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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17th century oil on panel of a noble woman by follower of P. Moreelze. Moreelze was at Dutch artist (1571-1638) whose work is exhibited in various European galleries including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Fitzwilliam in Cambridge.

The subject of this three quarter length portrait is a distinguished young woman wearing a red dress with profuse lace collar, plumped hat and jewelled chains. She faces forward with the hint of a smile and is obviously aware of her beauty. These features have been skillfully captured by the artist.

This 17th century portrait comes with a good provenance being in a private collection in London until 1906 when it was sold. It has since been privately owned and for the last 20 years has been in a private collection in Cheshire.

The portrait is housed in a decorative frame which compliments it beautifully. It is painted on an oak panel and is in very good condition.

This early Dutch painting is an excellent combination of historic interest, artistic merit and decorative appeal.

c. 1600

Code: RMH 58

Overall frame:

Height: 34" 86.5 cm

Width: 29.25" 74 cm

Depth: 2" 5 cm

Portrait:

Height: 25.25" 64 cm

Width: 20.75" 53 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this 17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141627
Dealers Internal Reference
RMH58
Description
17th century oil on panel of a noble woman by follower of P. Moreelze.
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Moreelze was at Dutch artist (1571-1638) whose work is exhibited in various European galleries including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Fitzwilliam in Cambridge.
Hobson May Collection
fig 1. A framed 17th-century oil portrait of a noble lady wearing a red dress and lace collar against a dark background.
fig 1. 17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady

The subject of this three quarter length portrait is a distinguished young woman wearing a red dress with profuse lace collar, plumped hat and jewelled chains. She faces forward with the hint of a smile and is obviously aware of her beauty. These features have been skillfully captured by the artist.

fig 2. A framed 17th-century oil portrait of a noble lady wearing a red dress and lace collar against a dark background.
fig 2. 17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady

This 17th century portrait comes with a good provenance being in a private collection in London until 1906 when it was sold. It has since been privately owned and for the last 20 years has been in a private collection in Cheshire.

fig 3. A framed 17th-century oil portrait of a noble lady wearing a red dress and lace collar against a dark background.
fig 3. 17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady

The portrait is housed in a decorative frame which compliments it beautifully. It is painted on an oak panel and is in very good condition.

This early Dutch painting is an excellent combination of historic interest, artistic merit and decorative appeal.

c. 1600

Code: RMH 58

Overall frame:

Height: 34" 86.5 cm

Width: 29.25" 74 cm

Depth: 2" 5 cm

Portrait:

Height: 25.25" 64 cm

Width: 20.75" 53 cm

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this 17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141627
Dealers Internal Ref
RMH58
Hobson May Collection
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A framed 17th-century oil portrait of a noble lady wearing a red dress and lace collar against a dark background.
17th Century Dutch Oil Portrait of a Noble Lady
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A framed 17th-century oil portrait of a noble lady wearing a red dress and lace collar against a dark background.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourBurgundy
  • MotifsRuff collar, Jewelled bodice, Drop earrings
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Dutch Golden Age portraiture flourished during the 17th century, driven by a prosperous merchant class and nobility who commissioned likenesses to showcase status, wealth, and civic pride.

Artists of this era typically used hand-ground oil pigments applied to stretched linen canvases or wooden panels, framed in heavy timber mouldings.

Authentication involves examining craquelure patterns, canvas weave, pigment composition via scientific analysis, and stretcher frame construction consistent with period techniques.

Pairing historical oil paintings with minimalist or modern furniture creates a sophisticated contrast, grounding contemporary spaces with historical depth and rich colour palettes.

Maintain stable relative humidity and temperature, keep artworks out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning and varnish maintenance.
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