Portrait of barbara villiers, duchess of cleveland c. 1665; studio or circle of lely. "as the most notorious and most frequently painted of king charles ii's mistresses, barbara villiers duchess of cleveland remains one of the most enduring symbols of the indulgences and excesses of the restoration court. This portrait derives from a work by sir peter lely painted c. 1662. A portrait, identical to this one, apart from being painted within a feigned cartouche, sold at bonhams in december 2003 for £10,157 including buyer's premium. ". Date: 17th century.
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