Attributed to Simon Dubois (1632-1708)

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Attributed to Simon Dubois (1632-1708)

Joseph Addison, facing right, in blue coat and white jabot, a red cloak over his left shoulder, full bottomed wig

oil on copper, gilt-metal mount within outer frame studded with pellets, brooch clasp reverse
oval, 1 3/4in. (44mm.) high

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We are grateful to Graham Reynolds who has suggested this attribution. Dubois was a pupil of Berghen and Wouwermans. He and his brother Eduard went to London, circa 1680 and painted oil miniatures and portraits. Works by this artist are scarce

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