Playful late 19th century, probably German, oil on copper panel painting of an 18th century connoisseur admiring his Grand Tour marble bust on a classical column. The central character is holding a beautiful red and blue bird of paradise feather duster behind his back. Signed ''J M�ller'' with the original gilded frame. Frame: H 28cm x W 24cm x D 6cmPainting: H 20cm x W 16cmBased in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.ukHeight is 28cm (11.0inches)
Width is 24cm (9.4inches)
Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)