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American School Portrait of a Gentleman

circa 1850

$4,800
£3,624.45
€4,205.10
CA$6,745.51
A$7,515.45
CHF 3,923.42
MX$91,247.55
NOK 49,314.82
SEK 46,614.49
DKK 31,390.57

About the Item

A fine American School oil portrait of an affluent gentleman or aristocrat in black with a ruffled shirt, seated at his desk with a nicely detailed gilt desk set with Cupid figure, inkwell, quill, and various books, with a bookcase and drapery background, circa 1850. Oil on canvas, unsigned, and housed in a superb molded giltwood frame with applied foliate corner decoration. Minor losses and touchups to the frame. Dimensions: 36 in H x 27.88 in W, actual; 47.88 in H x 40.88 in W x 3.5 in D. Ref: 8
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.88 in (121.62 cm)Width: 40.88 in (103.84 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good overall condition, with minimal imperfections. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 111151stDibs: LU931316834202

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