Fine 18th Century Oil - Monime of Miletus

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sx554
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Description

A fine 18th-century portrait depicting the Macedonian Greek noblewoman Monime of Miletus, second wife of King Mithridates VI of Pontus. The figure is shown full-length in a rich dress of crimson, blue and white with a gilded stomacher. Her head is crowned with a royal diadem and her auburn hair falls loose at her back. Unsigned. Beautifully presented in an antique gilt frame. On panel.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Discolouration to the surface. Fine craquelure throughout. The paint appears to be lifting in areas, however, it has been stabilised. The artwork has undergone previous restoration, including areas of overpainting, notably to the background. The panel is slightly warped. Overall, the artwork is in good condition for its age. Wear to the frame, including scuffs, chips, stable cracks, and indentations. Overall, the frame also remains in good condition for its age.

Size

33.5 x 24cm (13.2" x 9.4")
Framed Size: 48 x 38cm (18.9" x 15.0")

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SKU sx554
Frame Colour brown
Date 18th Century
Dimensions 33.5 x 24.0cm
Medium Oil
Style Realism
Subject Historical
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