You can contact us with the problem you are having and we will investigate.
Stripe Online Payments
Sellingantiques have now partnered with Stripe card processing to give you a seamless purchase experience of antiques on sellingantiques.
Millions of companies of all sizes use Stripe online to accept payments and is the worlds No.1 payment gateway.
So how does it work: Look for the button in the antique details page to instantly purchase antiques from dealers who have activated Stripe online payments.
You can now easily filter and show antiques that only have this option enabled.
Using this button notifies us immediately that you have purchased this item. Once you have made the payment we will instantly mark it as sold to ensure that no one else can buy it.
Discounts can also be made available.
We are always improving the purchase experience for both buyer and seller and more and more dealers are enabling this option each week.
Portrait Oil Painting Of A Gentleman, C1720, Follower Of Enoch Seeman The Younger
£3,950 $5,273 €4,612
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 J...ohn 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 portraits of George I and his family was later commissioned to paint coronation portraits of George II and his wife Queen Caroline of Ansbach. He also painted portraits of other members of the nobility as well as important public figures including the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Sir Isaac Newton, Sir James Dashwood, Lady Diana Cecil and Lady Caroline D''Arcy, Countess of Ancram. He died in London in 1744.
Examples of his work are held in a number of public collections including the Birmingham Museum, English Heritage, Ipswich Museum, National Trust, The Royal Collection, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Watford Museum. His paintings can also be found at the Met Museum, New York and the Fine Art Museum of San Francisco.
Presentation: The painting is housed in its original gilt frame which is in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.
Members of the British Antique Dealers Association (BADA) the London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association (LAPADA).
We use a professional, fully insured and tracked door to door service for our UK and international deliveries. Please contact us for further information and shipping quotes.
Viewing is by APPOINTMENT ONLY. However, we can also arrange for you to view the item in your home, depending on the location.
For a wider range of stock please visit www.bentonfineart.com.
If you would like to purchase this item or have any questions, please email us at pictures@bentonfineart.com or call 07710 540549.
Height is 96.5cm (38.0inches)Width is 84.5cm (33.3inches)Depth is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
Antique SA1010411 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
←C18th
ANTIQUE SA1010411
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Benton Fine Art
Specialists In 19th & Early 20th Century Original Oil Paintings by listed artists
Benton Fine Art is also an antique trade association member of LAPADA BADA CINOA
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07710 540 549
EMAIL SELLER
Send direct to seller
EXTRA RESOURCES
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.
Thank you.
Your rating and comment have been sent to Sellingantiques.
Thank you.
Your score has been recieved.
Thanks. But what can we do better?
SEND COMMENT
If you would like to be contacted to discuss your feedback then please leave a phone number or email address in your message.
Thanks for your great feedback!
We love it when our wonderful visitors are happy with us!
SEND COMMENT
Live daily database information for 29 July 2026
Antiques approved in last 24 hours
31
Antiques awaiting approval
24
Antiques rejected in last 24 hours
2
Unique visitors today
3992
Total antique impressions today
758235
Total antiques for sale
67100
Total value of antiques for sale
£139326164
Antiques uploaded so far in July 2026
3803
Unique visitors to Sellingantiques so far in July 2026
379478
Unique visitors to Sellingantiques so far in 2026
3941018
Item saved
The Portrait oil painting of a gentleman, C1720, follower of Enoch Seeman the Younger has been added to your saved items.
Sending email ...
... please wait
Sending Email...
... please wait
Problem with this page?
You can contact us with the problem you are having and we will investigate.
Sending an email to: Benton Fine Art
Item: #SA1010411 Portrait oil painting of a gentleman, C...
Thank you.
Your comment has been sent to Sellingantiques.