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Portrait of Man with Pipe -
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Portrait of Man with Pipe -

1900 - 1920
Description

French oil on Paper of a young man wearing a cap and smoking a pipe. The painting is unsigned but shows quality technique. It is mounted in wooden veneered frame and attractive most with gilt edge.

Dimensions - 40 x 35 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Pipe Smoker Portrait to the 1920s.

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SA1166858
Description
French oil on Paper of a young man wearing a cap and smoking a pipe. The painting is unsigned but shows quality technique. It is mounted in wooden veneered frame and attractive most with gilt edge.

Dimensions - 40 x 35 cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Pipe Smoker Portrait to the 1920s.

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SA1166858
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card.
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Archive I A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card.

Portrait of Man with Pipe -

Archive II A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card. View II
Archive III A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card. View III
Archive IV A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912
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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card.
Portrait of Man with Pipe -
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A profile portrait painting of a man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialOil Paint, Card
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Pipe smoker, Flat cap, Loose brushwork
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This early 20th century painting depicts a profile portrait of a young man wearing a flat cap and smoking a pipe, rendered in muted brown and grey oil paint on card using loose brushwork. The artwork displays distinct signs of age including visible wear, stains around the edges, and an unprimed textured background. Measuring 40 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the piece fits neatly into a gentleman's library theme. The painting rests within a mounted wooden veneered frame enhanced with a gilt edge. Ideal for placement above the mantel, this artwork brings character to a traditional study or living room wall. It serves as a striking focal point in a domestic interior without requiring elaborate styling.

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Early 20th-century portrait studies focus on visible brushwork, earthy tonal palettes, and candid subjects, shifting away from formal Victorian portraiture toward tonal realism.

Artists frequently rendered quick studies using oil paint or tempera on prepared card, timber panels, or stretched linen canvas.

Authentic period pieces display natural surface craquelure, period-appropriate support boards, discolouration on the substrate, and direct, hand-painted brush technique.

These artwork studies function effectively as focal points on gallery walls, displayed on bookshelves, or framed within tailored, dark-toned interior schemes.

Keep the artwork clear of direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources, removing surface dust lightly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush.
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