Portrait Of Caterina Giunta, Wife Of The Venetian Senator Giunta, C. 1630 Justus Sustermans
Portrait of Caterina Giunta, wife of the Venetian senator Giunta, c. 1630
By Justus Sustermans (1597–1681) - Estimate: up to $150,000
A magnificent 17th-century Italian Venetian portrait of Caterina de Giunta, wife of Senator Giunta, oil on canvas by Justus Sustermans. Excellent quality and condition. Circa 1630, a bust-length portrait of Caterina Giunta, dressed in a black bodice and gown adorned with pearls, a ruff, and finely crafted lace cuffs, and wearing a glove on her left hand—a sign of her aristocratic rank. Inscription in the lower right corner identifying the subject. Unsigned, as are all works by Sustermans, but authenticated by Christie’s (stenciled numbers on the reverse). Presented in its original ebony frame.
Provenance: Christie’s auction, London, January 14, 1944, lot 106
Christie’s auction, London, March 12, 1945, lot 121
Dimensions: 56'' x 44''
By Justus Sustermans (1597–1681) - Estimate: up to $150,000
A magnificent 17th-century Italian Venetian portrait of Caterina de Giunta, wife of Senator Giunta, oil on canvas by Justus Sustermans. Excellent quality and condition. Circa 1630, a bust-length portrait of Caterina Giunta, dressed in a black bodice and gown adorned with pearls, a ruff, and finely crafted lace cuffs, and wearing a glove on her left hand—a sign of her aristocratic rank. Inscription in the lower right corner identifying the subject. Unsigned, as are all works by Sustermans, but authenticated by Christie’s (stenciled numbers on the reverse). Presented in its original ebony frame.
Provenance: Christie’s auction, London, January 14, 1944, lot 106
Christie’s auction, London, March 12, 1945, lot 121
Dimensions: 56'' x 44''
12 500 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Length: 56"
Width: 44"
Reference (ID): 1791233
Availability: In stock
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