Outstanding 17th-Century Carved Wooden Figure in the Van Dyck Genre

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29" (74 cm.) Carved wooden figure of older child or woman is posed standing upon attached wooden plinth,with jointed right elbow,elaborately-sculpted hair with defined looped braids,and ringlet curls in front of sculpted pierced ears,sculpted facial features with defined eye sockets,heavily-lidded painted brown eyes with spiral threading,accented nostrils,closed mouth,painted complexion and features over gesso,painted red stockings and gold sandals,wearing early green velvet gown with metallic trim,brocade sleeves,jewelry,and richly- beaded metallic cap. Condition: structurally very good,finish is worn and may have old retouch. Comments: likely 17th-century,in Flemish Van Dyck style of portraiture and painting. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of hair with remains of original gold leaf painting,exquisite beaded cap.