Lot 183: Attributed to Carlo Ceresa (1609-1679) Italian

Attributed to Carlo Ceresa (1609-1679) Italian. Portrait of a Milanese Nobleman in Armour, Oil on Canvas, 44" x 34.5". Notes; According to George Duckett and arms and armour specialist, this is an outstanding and exceptionally costly armour, so the sitter will have been a man of rank and wealth. It is certain that the armour is Italian, most likely Milanese. Judging from the fashion of its breastplates and gauntlets the armour can be dated to about 1570-80. The overall impression that the armour gives is similar to the products attributed to Lucio Marliano called (Piccinino).