16th C. Italian Portrait, Castruccio Castricane
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Description
16th or 17th century painting of Castruccio Castricane or Castracani, oil on canvas laid down on masonite panel, depicting a head and shoulder profile view of the military leader and Duke of Lucca, who lived from 1281-1328. Unsigned. Titled "CASTRVCIO.CASTRO.CANIS" in faint gold letter above portrait. Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame. Panel - 25" H x 20" W. Framed - 29" H x 24" W. Note: The painting is likely from a so-called "Uomini Famoi" ("Famous Men") series, a derivation of the image by Antonio Maria Crespi (1580-1630, known as Il Bustino), which is now owned by an Italian museum (Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, in Milan).
Condition
Excellent restored condition; professionally conserved in 1964 by Clements Robertson, resident conservator at the City Art Museum of St. Louis. Canvas is laid down on masonite panel.
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16th C. Italian Portrait, Castruccio Castricane
Estimate $500 - $600
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