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17thc Portrait believed to be John Dee

Description17thc portrait of a gentleman, believed to be John Dee. In a carved contemporary distressed silvered frame. Artist unknown. Oil on canvas. John Dee (1527-1608) was Elizabeth I court adviser and astronomer. He was also a teacher, mathematician, astrologer, occultist and alchemist. He was in and out of favour through his life and died in poverty. DimensionsApprox. overall size 30.5" wide x 35.25" high. Sight size 23.5" wide x 28.5" high. Date17thc ConditionThere is paint loss and overpaint. The frame has losses to the silvering, in places to the bare wood. Please call or email for shipping quotes or any other enquiries.
ID Codeas208a1288
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