Lot 336 , Circle of Pierre Mignard (1612-1695) Head and shoulder portrait of Anne dAutrich, Queen of France 14 x 11in.

Circle of Pierre Mignard (1612-1695)
oil on canvas
Head and shoulder portrait of Anne d'Autrich, Queen of France
14 x 11in.
Estimate £400-600

Oil on canvas cleaned and relined 20 - 30 years ago, canvas remains tight, paint slightly flattened with a fine but stable craquelure showing in the flesh tones, probably some retouching done to the hair and lace, remnant of Christie's stencil mark showing on the stretcher verso along with label of attribution and title, an old restorer's report behind the stretcher, housed in a carved giltwood frame which has suffered a few small losses particularly top left.


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Sold for £900