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Franciszek Smiadecki — Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1660
Franciszek Smiadecki

Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1660

A rare oil painting on metal by Franciszek Smiadecki from circa 1660, depicting a gentleman's portrait and set in a silver frame with decorative enamel work on the reverse. The precious materials and fine craftsmanship indicate this was a significant commission.

Medium
Oil on metal, silver frame, the reverse decorated with foliate scrolls in tuille d'eargne enamel

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Old Master & British Works on Paper including works from the Collections of Carlos Alberto Cruz and the late Timothy Clowes

September 17, 2021

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 185

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Franciszek Smiadecki, Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1660

A rare oil painting on metal by Franciszek Smiadecki from circa 1660, depicting a gentleman's portrait and set in a silver frame with decorative enamel work on the reverse. The precious materials and fine craftsmanship indicate this was a significant commission.

Medium
Oil on metal, silver frame, the reverse decorated with foliate scrolls in tuille d'eargne enamel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Enamel Work, Baroque, Oil On Metal, Portrait, 17th Century, Miniature, Gentleman, Silver Frame