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Portrait of Genevieve d'Urfù, Marquise de Havre, Duchesse de Croy, widow of Charles Alexander, Duc de Croy. by Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641). Three quarter-length, facing the spectator, in dùcolletù dress with white lace collar and black cloak with white slashed sleeves, pearl drops, pearl ropes and pendant jewels, her right hand to her waist - with inscription - on panel 9.75 in. x 6.75 in. Provenance: Sir Peter lely; sale, 18th April 1682 "Item. Thirty -Seven Pictures done in Grisaille done by Vandike after the life of the most eminent men in his time, from which the plates were graven" (ii125 to Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu) Literature: E.Larsen, The Paintings of Anthony van Dyck, 1988,II,p. 203, under no. 506. Engraved: by P. de Jode.
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