ITALIAN SCHOOL (18th Century) PORTRAIT OF ANNA FRANCISCA CANSACCHI.

Half length oil on canvas portrait of an elegant lady holding a fan in her right hand, dressed in a beautifully adorned gown with floral bodice, and lace choker around her neck. A red feathered hat and floral jewels adorn her powdered hair, while the substantial cross shaped earring and pearl bracelet provide a clue to her status and wealth. Housed in a 19th century giltwood frame. Canvas inscribed upper left “ANNA FRANCISCA CAN-SACCHI AMERINA UXOR JOSEPHI MELCHIORRI. QUAE VIXIT ANN * XXXVI * OVVIT TURRITAE DIE XI JUNII ANN * MDCCLXXVI” (Loosely translated from the Latin as Anna Francisca Cansacchi, chosen wife of Josephi Melchiorri, who lived thirty years and died on 11 June in the year 1776) SIZE: 29″ x 24″. Overall: 33-1/2″ x 29-3/4″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Surface grime & old restoration scattered throughout, craquelure, old lining, in need of cleaning & restoration 51941-17 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2070

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2070	$726.00	ITALIAN SCHOOL (18th Century) PORTRAIT OF ANNA FRANCISCA CANSACCHI. Half length oil on canvas portrait of an elegant lady holding a fan in her right hand, dressed in a beautifully adorned gown with floral bodice, and lace choker around her neck. A red feathered hat and floral jewels adorn her powdered hair, while the substantial cross shaped earring and pearl bracelet provide a clue to her status and wealth. Housed in a 19th century giltwood frame. Canvas inscribed upper left “ANNA FRANCISCA CAN-SACCHI AMERINA UXOR JOSEPHI MELCHIORRI. QUAE VIXIT ANN * XXXVI * OVVIT TURRITAE DIE XI JUNII ANN * MDCCLXXVI” (Loosely translated from the Latin as Anna Francisca Cansacchi, chosen wife of Josephi Melchiorri, who lived thirty years and died on 11 June in the year 1776) SIZE: 29″ x 24″. Overall: 33-1/2″ x 29-3/4″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Surface grime & old restoration scattered throughout, craquelure, old lining, in need of cleaning & restoration 51941-17 (1,500-3,000) – Lot 2070 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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ITALIAN SCHOOL (18th Century) PORTRAIT OF ANNA FRANCISCA CANSACCHI.