29th Apr, 2025 10:00

Fine Paintings & Sculpture, Fine Art & Antiques

 
Lot 300
 

300

English School, 17th Century

English School, 17th Century

Portrait of Mercy (died 1629), Wife of Sir Samuel Sandys (1560-1623), Daughter of Martin Culpeper Esq.

bust-length, wearing a ruff and hat

in a feigned oval

oil on canvas

67cm x 58cm

Provenance:

Ombersley Court, Worcestershire

Footnote:

A similar joint portrait of Samuel and Mercy Sandys is recorded hanging in the saloon at Ombersley Court.

Sold for £3,000


 

English School, 17th Century

Portrait of Mercy (died 1629), Wife of Sir Samuel Sandys (1560-1623), Daughter of Martin Culpeper Esq.

bust-length, wearing a ruff and hat

in a feigned oval

oil on canvas

67cm x 58cm

Ombersley Court, Worcestershire

A similar joint portrait of Samuel and Mercy Sandys is recorded hanging in the saloon at Ombersley Court.

Picture has been relined.  Frame has several knocks, scrapes and old woodworm.  Painting has some minor retouching visible under UV. Overall appearance good.

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Auction: Fine Paintings & Sculpture, Fine Art & Antiques, 29th Apr, 2025

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