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Fine 18th Century Oil - Portrait of a Georgian Gentleman

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This accomplished 18th-century portrait depicts the distinguished gentleman Johann Leonhard Bahnmayer (1677-1748), pictured in formal robes. An inscription verso suggests that he may...

This formal portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman from the early 19th century, rendered in the classical style typical of the period with careful attention to facial features an...

A truly exquisite example of Georgian portraiture, this characterful painting is in remarkable condition, an overall, beautiful, historical object. The painting, by the renowned Henry Wyatt, shows the sitter (S. S. Lloyd Esquire), in a red high backed chair in front of luxurious red velvet drapery...

This formal portrait depicts a smartly dressed gentleman with a gentle, welcoming smile. A French inscription to the reverse identifies the sitter as Louis Lesourd, born 1762. Unsign...

Oil on canvas Portrait of a gentleman 18th century Measures: Portrait framed 56 x 43 and 51 x 38.5.

Follower of Enoch Seeman the Younger German, (1694-1744) Portrait of Gilbert Sympkin Oil on canvas Image size: 29.25 inches x 24.5 inches Size including frame: 38 inches x 33.25 inches A fine three quarter length portrait of a gentleman traditionally identified as Gilbert Simpkin (Sympkin), follower of Enoch Seeman the younger, C1720. The portrait is set in a feigned sculptured oval cartouche, a device used to give a sense of depth. The sitter is depicted wearing a fashionable blue jacket and matching waistcoat with a white chemise and lace jabot. He wears a powdered wig in the fashionable style of the day and is posed holding his hat under his left arm with the fingers of his right hand stretched out. At court, long fingers signified wealth, culture and intelligence. The painting has clearly been executed by an artist of great ability who has been influenced by Enoch Seeman the younger. Gilbert Simpkin (Sympkin) was born in London on 24 August 1683, the son of John Simpkin and Susannah Butler. His grandfather was also called Gilbert Simpkin. He entered Oxford University in 1700 where he studied at St John’s College. In 1702, he became a student of Middle Temple, which at the time was one of the world’s most important centres of legal education. He later settled in Plymouth and then Bristol. He died in Bristol on 15 May, 1744 and was buried at Bristol Cathedral. He remained unmarried and the portrait may well have been commissioned to commemorate when he was first Called to the Bar or perhaps had established his own practice. Enoch Seeman or Seemann the younger was born in Danzig, Germany now Gdansk, Poland in 1694. His father was Enoch Seeman Senior, an artist of Flemish origin and his brothers Isaac, Noah and Abraham also became artists. He came to London with his father and brothers around 1704 and established himself as a portrait artist. From 1717 he became painter to the Royal court painting...

The grand Georgain oil on canvas portrait stands nearly five feet tall and depicts a handsome middle aged gentleman wearing a wig, a smart dress coat with long waistcoat and white si...

A late 18th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman holding a philosophy book; probably German. No discernible signature. Canvas measures 21.5" high x 16" wide.