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Pastel Portrait of a Biedermeier Gentleman

About the Item

A very well executed early 19th century pastel portrait of a gentleman sitting at his desk. He is portrayed from the waist up, his left hand holding a book. He is dressed in fine clothes his jacket with fur trim. He is likely German or Austrian and from his features and dress would date from the early 19th century, i.e. 1820. The gentleman is presented in a simple contemporary frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Additions or alterations made to the original. Wear consistent with age and use. Possibly reduced in size.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631219733822

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