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19th Century Folk Art Oil On Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman

Item Details

A fine mid 19th century Folk Art oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman, likely painted by an itinerant portraitist. The well-executed painting depicts a handsome young man dressed in mid 19th century fashion in a black coat with high necked collar and white shirt front against a dark brown background. It is unsigned and mounted in a dark gilt finished wood frame that is wired for hanging.

Condition

- slight craquelure present throughout; three large punctures were repaired;
inpainting present; evidence of restoration under UV light; painting was relined; minor scratches and chips to the frame.

Dimensions

29.0" W x 34.0" H x 1.75" D

- image size is 24.25" W x 29.25" H.

Item #

17DAL154-076

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