Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Being a young man at the outset of his career, Engleheart usually signed these early pieces with his initials, again as seen here.
The portrait shows a distinguished gentleman wearing a richly coloured coat trimmed with braid. His powdered wig has side buckles and is tied en queue with a black ribbon bow.
Set in the original gold bracelet style frame with the later addition of a hanging ring as well as a brooch clasp and safety chain ring, the portrait has minor craquelure and rubbing around the outside edge between 2 and 4 o’clock. There is also a light scratch to the base at 11 o’clock and a short scratch to the glass over his forehead. Despite these minor flaws, the portrait is commanding and is a fine indication of the artist’s early talent.
Framed Size: 36 x 30mm
Provenance: Purchased from D. S. Lavender
Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Small portraiture of character & historical interest
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Miniature Portrait of a Nobleman by George Engleheart
