Lot No. 782


English School of the 2nd half of 17th century


Portrait of a lady, probably Barbara Villiers (1640–1709), Duchess of Cleveland,
oil on canvas, 148 x 122 cm, framed

Provenance:
from Southern German aristocratic ownership.

In 1659 Barbara Villiers became the wife of Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, and in 1660 she also became the ‘maitresse en titre’ of the King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Charles II, who made her the first Duchess of Cleveland in 1670. This painting has been attributed to Sir Peter Lely.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

old.masters@dorotheum.com

17.04.2013 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 18,000.- to EUR 22,000.-

English School of the 2nd half of 17th century


Portrait of a lady, probably Barbara Villiers (1640–1709), Duchess of Cleveland,
oil on canvas, 148 x 122 cm, framed

Provenance:
from Southern German aristocratic ownership.

In 1659 Barbara Villiers became the wife of Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, and in 1660 she also became the ‘maitresse en titre’ of the King of England, Scotland and Ireland, Charles II, who made her the first Duchess of Cleveland in 1670. This painting has been attributed to Sir Peter Lely.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

old.masters@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Old Master Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 17.04.2013 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 06.04. - 17.04.2013

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