Early 20th-century British School, Portrait Study of an Edwardian Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Early 20th-century British School, Portrait Study of an Edwardian Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1036044
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This early 20th-century British oil painting depicts an Edwardian gentleman with a beard and moustache.

With his deep-set, all-knowing eyes, carefully coiffed moustache and furrowed brow, he’s a chap with a host of stories. He’s lived through the Victorian era, seen a bewildering amount of change - both in terms of technology and society. And here he is, late in life, captured skilfully by a well-trained hand.

When acquired, the painting lacked clarity due to its degraded varnish and accumulated soot etc. Following a thorough clean and revarnish, its evident qualities were revealed, much to our satisfaction. The transformation was considerable and it’s a fine work.

Held within a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 25” x 29” / 64cm x 74cm

Year of creation: c. 1910

Provenance: Private collection, England.

Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

74cm (29.13")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1036044

Description

This early 20th-century British oil painting depicts an Edwardian gentleman with a beard and moustache.

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With his deep-set, all-knowing eyes, carefully coiffed moustache and furrowed brow, he’s a chap with a host of stories.

Brave Fine Art

He’s lived through the Victorian era, seen a bewildering amount of change - both in terms of technology and society. And here he is, late in life, captured skilfully by a well-trained hand.

fig 1. Early 20th-Century British School, Portrait Study Of An Edwardian Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Early 20th-century British School, Portrait Study of an Edwardian Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting

When acquired, the painting lacked clarity due to its degraded varnish and accumulated soot etc. Following a thorough clean and revarnish, its evident qualities were revealed, much to our satisfaction. The transformation was considerable and it’s a fine work.