This lot consists of a large oil on canvas painting dated to the 17th-18th century. The lot depicts the portrait of a very important royal woman in the style of Rembrandt. The painting could be one of the many portraits done by the artist, a very close follower, or even from the school of Rembrandt.

The painting has been part of very important collection for over 50 years. The painting has been examined by some experts in the late 1950's and again in the 1980's and determined the painting is over 200 years old.

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669) was a Dutch draughtsman, painter and printmaker. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art and the most important in Dutch art history. Unlike most Dutch masters of the 17th century, Rembrandt's works depict a wide range of style and subject matter, from portraits and self-portraits to landscapes, genre scenes, allegorical and historical scenes, biblical and mythological themes as well as animal studies.

The School of Rembrandt, led by Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt's (Leiden, 1606 - Amsterdam, 1669) in Amsterdam was one of the busiest art enterprises of the 17th century. As a talented and popular teacher with more than 50 documented students, Rembrandt created not only a name for himself but for his school as well. His name lives on through his own vast artistic oeuvre and through the works that his students created that greatly resemble his artistic style. From paintings to drawings to etchings, his students explored a variety of artistic mediums, creating works of great artistic merit.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection. Colonel Gilbert R.J, Over 50 years in the same collection. Includes a 1920s provenance.

DIMENSIONS: Without the frame 47" x 37"

This item is being sold 'as is'. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been established.

Please use photos as part of the description. The absence of condition report does not guarantee excellent condition.
Please note: This work is being sold "In the style of" the named artist. “In the style of” works are works by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist.

Restored by professional conservators and restorers many decades ago. Very good conditions for a painting with over 200 years. Photos #8 and #9 are digital ideas of walls.