16th or 17th century portrait of Castruccio Castricane or Castracani, oil on canvas laid down on masonite panel, depicting a head and shoulder profile view of the military leader and Duke of Lucca, who lived from 1281-1328. Unsigned. The painting is likely from a so-called "Uomini Famoi" ("Famous Men") series, a derivation of the image by Antonio Maria Crespi (1580-1630, known as Il Bustino), which is now owned by an Italian museum (Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, in Milan). Contemporary giltwood frame. 25" x 20" panel, 29" x 24" framed. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. Condition: Excellent restored condition; professionally conserved in 1964 by Clements Robertson, resident conservator at the City Art Museum of St. Louis. See copy of treatment report included with lot. Condition: Excellent restored condition; professionally conserved in 1964 by Clements Robertson, resident conservator at the City Art Museum of St. Louis. See copy of treatment report included with lot.