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J. Baxter - Late 19th Century Oil, Beside The Fire

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About the Item

A charming portrait of a gentleman seated in his favourite chair beside a large fireplace. Household trinkets line the mantelpiece and a clay pipe can be seen just out of reach. His quiet demeanour suggests he is just about to fall asleep. Signed to the lower left edge. On canvas on stretchers.
  • Creator:
    J. Baxter
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The canvas has been relined and it appears that the painting has been greatly restored and overpainted. There are some flakes of paint loss to the outer edges.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: rj6451stDibs: LU881311121502

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