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ANTIQUE #SA791991

18th Century Portrait Of Lady As Diana The Huntress Follower Godfrey Kneller

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Country House Fine Art

18th/early 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a lady dressed as Diana the Huntress holding a bow and arrow, a dog by her side, housed in a gilt frame.
 
The size overall is 65 cm x 54 cm whilst the image is 48cm x 39cm
 
In fully restored condition, it has been re-lined, cleaned and conserved in the 1960''s or 70''s
 
There is a small area of restoration (Approx. 2 cm ) to the right background which can be seen in certain lights but does not detract in any way from this fine piece which has been very well executed.
 
The frame is original to the painting thus shows some signs of wear commensurate with age
 
Diana the Huntress
 
Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion, considered a patroness of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the Moon. She is equated with the Greek goddess Artemis.
 
 
Godfrey Kneller
 
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Knille...
Antique SA791991 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Country House Fine Art
Specialists in fine art including portraits from the 17th century onwards, seascapes and landscapes
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01653 699 780 or
07771 714 575
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD