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Portrait Painting of a Bewigged Gentleman, Prague, circa 1780

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A fine quality circa 1780 oil on canvas portrait painting of a gentleman in powdered wig, coat, waistcoat, and frilled shirt housed in a period giltwood frame having bead and lamb's tongue design. Red wax seal collection stamp and paper label to the back with the sitter's name, Carl Nyary and Prag (Prague), which was then part of the Habsburg (Austrian) Empire. Canvas measures 15.63" by 12.88". Additional search terms: Georgian, macaroni, George, English, French, Italian, Swedish, German, Hungarian, Czech, Gustavian, male, country house
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.63 in (44.79 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU100218755003
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