It was listed by Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Sir Peter Lely (1618 - 1680) was the dominant Court and Society portraitist of the reign of Charles ll. He was made Principal Painter to the King in 1661, and knighted in 1680.
His influence on the portraiture of the period was immense.
SIZE: 38 x 33 inches inc. frame
PROVENANCE: An Oxfordshire Private Collection.
Verso: an old label 'Lady Shepherd'.
Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art Profile Page
Sold....portrait of Lady Shepherd C. 1675; Follower of Lely
