Peter Paul Rubens Portrait of a Woman with Twisted Hair

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Posted by John Richards
16 years ago
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Description This painting has been in my family for years, yet no one knew it's origin. I have had one expert look at it and estimate it as 17th century and a attributed to Rubens style. I have located the original oil on panel hanging in Dresden Germany at the Dresden Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister Collection. See Gallery Image I have closely examined the frame stretcher and discovered the that the painting was relined by James Oliver NY which would date the relining during 19th century. Still trying to figure this out... So I continue with my own research.
Category Fine Art
Medium Oil On Canvas
Distinguishing marks Unsigned
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item 16.75" x 21"
Date Period 17th Century
History This painting was part of my moms estate
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Submitted by Lovejoy

With original artwork it is not wise to play about trying to find free information, I strongly suggest you contact Sotheby's or Christies and get their opinion, nobody can give you an accessment of a paintings origins from images. Lovejoy

I couldn't agree more. Please do yourself a favor and go directly to Sotheby's or Christies. For the potential that this painting has I would not recommend even using a local professional appraiser, but only one of the two big auction houses. You can find contact information for both Christies and Southeby's in our Find a Professional Appraiser section. Christies Phone: 212-636-2000 20 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY, 10020 United States Sotheby's Phone: (212) 606-7000 1334 York Avenue at 72nd St New York, NY, 10021 United States Enjoy, Joseph

I received this oil on canvas as a part of my family’s estate and have been trying to research the piece for sale. The few people I’ve been able to show the painting to have estimated the age of the painting as 17th or 18th century and that the painting was re-lined at some point in time (not recently). I have been able to locate the original oil on panel Rubens titled “Portrait of a Woman with Twisted Hair” at the Dresden Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister Collection in Germany. I live in Prior Lake, Minnesota and there is no one qualified to take the painting or research the painting for sale in Minnesota nor can I afford to hire an expert. I’m a man of humble means and can’t afford to invest anything other than time in a wild goose chase right now. I took your advice and sent an email off to Christies.
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