woman in 17th century brocaded velvet gown, long necklace and pendant earrings, oil on canvas, probably European, 18th century, 39-1/4 x 30-1/4 in.; fine 19th century Florentine frame with shell and acanthus leaf decoration. Lined, several periods of restoration, retouch to eyes, background and chest, retouch obscured by varnish, crackle and grime; frame with surface losses and abrasions.