PORTRAIT OF A MAN, OIL ON COPPER, 17th. CENTURY

TECHNIQUE: Oil on copper

ARSTIST: Peut être Jacob Ferdinand Voet

SIGNED:

FRAME : Silver frame ornate with real original "clinquants", articulated and removable knot

PORTRAIT SIZE: 7,5x6,5cm

FRAME SIZE: 12,5x9cm

DESCRIPTION :

Important miniature on copper of  Louis XIV period,  in a rich silver frame decorated with antique beadings ( "clinquants").

Portrait of a man with a long wig and a lace tie. This portrait  could be dated from the 1660s, in comparison with the portrait of the young King Louis XIV, painted by Charles le Brun in 1661.

This miniature, may be by Jacob Ferdinand Voet ( 1639-1700 ), is painted on a brass plate to engrave (reuse usual  in this time) .

A crown in engraved on the lapel.


CONDITION: Very good original condition. Cleaned by Dr. Bernd Pappe.

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PRICE: 9000€