17th-Century Italian School, Portrait Of A Lady major 548 achieved for ‘Jeune fille

548 achieved for ‘Jeune fille sommeillant’ at an auction in 2004

Perhaps it’s a nightly recital to ancestors that have passed

302 achieved for an oil painting in 2001

British males wore matching coats

17th-Century Italian School, Portrait Of A Lady major 548 achieved for ‘Jeune filleThis early 17th century portrait depicts a lady wearing an intriguing outfit consisting of a red dress, cloak with a high collar, hat decorated with jewels and pearl necklace. Tracking down the origins of this piece has been challenging but shes probably Italian. The top corners display the words FIOR and FVORA (or FUORA), which provide a clue. Fior is a long established surname with its roots in Bologna, northern Italy. Over the years, numerous