Lot 23 , 17th century Flemish School , Death bed portrait with crucifix and candle, oil on panel, 68 x 53cm
17th century Flemish School
Death bed portrait with crucifix and candle
oil on panel
inscribed Obiit Anno 1625
68 x 53cm
£800-1,200
Condition:
Oil on an ancient wooden panel with a number of pronounced cracks and splits running vertically through it, later strengthening stretchers added to the back, board now somewhat out of shape, page rather dirty with some small losses and clear retouching where the splits run, housed in an old part painted ebonised frame, auctioneers chalk marks and labels verso.