Late 19th Century Oil Painting

Item Details

Artist unknown
Untitled, late 19th century
Oil painting on board
Illegibly signed to the upper left
Signature appears to read “Knifer”
Presented in a gesso wood frame

A late 19th century oil painting on board by an unknown artist. The piece depicts the portrait of a young men wearing 15th century style clothing and gazing directly at the viewer. The work is possibly signed ‘Knifer’ to the upper left. The composition is presented behind glass, housed in a gesso wood frame with a gilt and black finish.

Condition

- wear, minor finish loss, gesso craquelure throughout the frame; minor puncture and discoloration throughout painting.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight size 5.5" W x 6.5" H.

Item #

18DCC469-123