Oil Painting Early - Need Help

[LE PICKER]

Have a small interesting early Oil Painting- approx.. 6 x 8 inches.
Portrait-some sort of nobility . Appears to be wearing jewels and Ermine
collar. Looks Turkish to me. Need info. on where I can get such a painting
cleaned (reasonably) and identify the painter. Would also like name of someone
familiar with clothing styles who might be able to date the wardrobe. Back is
signed but I can't make it out. The wood it is painted on is fairly thick
(about 1/4 inch) and obviously hand hewn. The signature seems to be carved into
back in a small square bordered area. It is in nice shape and very well done
but is dark and does need cleaning. Evidence of worm holes in back of wood but
not in front or painted area.

Any assistance appreciated. Once I can determine a fair price the painting will
be for sale .

Le Picker (Dennis) :<)

[malm...@adec.com]

In article <199804231827...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,

Hi

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