Half length oil on canvas portrait of an elegant lady holding a fan in her right hand, dressed in a beautifully adorned gown with floral bodice, and lace choker around her neck. A red feathered hat and floral jewels adorn her powdered hair, while the substantial cross shaped earring and pearl bracelet provide a clue to her status and wealth. Housed in a 19th century giltwood frame. Canvas inscribed upper left “ANNA FRANCISCA CAN-SACCHI AMERINA UXOR JOSEPHI MELCHIORRI. QUAE VIXIT ANN * XXXVI * OVVIT TURRITAE DIE XI JUNII ANN * MDCCLXXVI” (Loosely translated from the Latin as Anna Francisca Cansacchi, chosen wife of Josephi Melchiorri, who lived thirty years and died on 11 June in the year 1776) SIZE: 29″ x 24″. Overall: 33-1/2″ x 29-3/4″ PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: Surface grime & old restoration scattered throughout, craquelure, old lining, in need of cleaning & restoration 51941-17 (1,500-3,000)