The 4ft 6in x 3ft 6in (1.39 x 1.08m) oil on canvas is one of the potential highlights of a sale of Old Masters to be held by Tajan on December 18 in Paris where it has an estimate of €100,000-120,000.
Portrait of mystery rich lady
This portrait by Nicolas Régnier (1588-1657) of a richly attired lady possibly depicts Maria Farnese and appears to have been executed when the artist was in Modena where he painted several portraits of members of the d’Este court.