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17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas
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17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

17th century
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ONE OF THE CHEAPEST PRICES FOR A LARGE

17TH PORTRAIT IN STUNNING FRAME

A fine large Oil Portrait on canvas of a Gentleman wearing a brown cloak from the late 17th century 1690-1700.

This fine portrait is offered at a trade price of £2500 as per the auction valuation.

AUCTION DETAILS RE PAST LISTING ON 23rd SEPT.2020

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( Circle Of ) Artist JOHN CLOSTERMAN

John Closterman (1660-c.1711) developed a strong reputation as one of London''''''''''''''''s leading portraitists in the late seventeenth century, depicting royalty, nobility and key society figures of the period.

Closterman was a leader in the race to be London’s leading society portraitist and the sitters would have been acquainted with his talent.

Closterman (also spelled Cloosterman, Klosterman) was born in Osnabrück (now lower Saxony), the son of an artist who taught him the rudiments of design. In 1679 he went to Paris, where he worked for two years in the studio of François de Troy - his work reflects the French Baroque due to this experience.

In 1681 he came to England, and brought an exceptionally luxurious inventiveness which was responsible for some of the remarkable portraits of the period. He painted draperies and other minor details for John Riley, at whose death in 1691, Closterman finished several of his portraits.

The demand for his work soared and by the middle of the decade he set up an independent practice, pushing him further into the higher echelons of society.

In 1696 he was invited to the court of Spain, and executed the portraits of the king and queen.

FRAME

Presented in a decorative later swept frame beautifully patterned with a gilt Antique gold finish.

A substantial piece suitable to hang in any large hall or drawing room.

Painted with great care and a well finished face and with very realistic eyes showing a life like glaze

CONDITION

Relined during the past 10-20 years, and offered in an overall good condition for age.

A Certificate Of Authenticity will be issued with this impressive period painting.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height: 36.5 Inches ( 92.7 cm )

Width: 31.2 Inches. ( 79.2 cm )

Depth: 2.1 Inches ( 5.3 cm )

DELIVERY

UK £95 / Worldwide : EU £350 / USA £400

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07765 856171

Ref : CLC/063/RBC

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186214
Dealers Internal Reference
CLC/063/RBC
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Description
ONE OF THE CHEAPEST PRICES FOR A LARGE

17TH PORTRAIT IN STUNNING FRAME

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A fine large Oil Portrait on canvas of a Gentleman wearing a brown cloak from the late 17th century 1690-1700.
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

This fine portrait is offered at a trade price of £2500 as per the auction valuation.

fig 1. A seventeenth-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and brown draped cloak, presented in a moulded gold frame.
fig 1. 17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

AUCTION DETAILS RE PAST LISTING ON 23rd SEPT.2020

View details See Link Below ( Trade Estimate £1000-£1500 Price Excludes 30% Commission )

Copy & Paste In To Your Browser.

https://www.roseberys.co.uk/a0460-lot-490754

fig 2. A seventeenth-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and brown draped cloak, presented in a moulded gold frame.
fig 2. 17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

( Circle Of ) Artist JOHN CLOSTERMAN

John Closterman (1660-c.1711) developed a strong reputation as one of London''''''''''''''''s leading portraitists in the late seventeenth century, depicting royalty, nobility and key society figures of the period.

fig 3. A seventeenth-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and brown draped cloak, presented in a moulded gold frame.
fig 3. 17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

Closterman was a leader in the race to be London’s leading society portraitist and the sitters would have been acquainted with his talent.

Closterman (also spelled Cloosterman, Klosterman) was born in Osnabrück (now lower Saxony), the son of an artist who taught him the rudiments of design. In 1679 he went to Paris, where he worked for two years in the studio of François de Troy - his work reflects the French Baroque due to this experience.

fig 4. A seventeenth-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and brown draped cloak, presented in a moulded gold frame.
fig 4. 17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

In 1681 he came to England, and brought an exceptionally luxurious inventiveness which was responsible for some of the remarkable portraits of the period. He painted draperies and other minor details for John Riley, at whose death in 1691, Closterman finished several of his portraits.

fig 5. A seventeenth-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and brown draped cloak, presented in a moulded gold frame.
fig 5. 17th Portrait of Nobleman Circle of John Closterman Antique Oil Paintings on Canvas

The demand for his work soared and by the middle of the decade he set up an independent practice, pushing him further into the higher echelons of society.

In 1696 he was invited to the court of Spain, and executed the portraits of the king and queen.

FRAME

Presented in a decorative later swept frame beautifully patterned with a gilt Antique gold finish.

A substantial piece suitable to hang in any large hall or drawing room.

Painted with great care and a well finished face and with very realistic eyes showing a life like glaze

CONDITION

Relined during the past 10-20 years, and offered in an overall good condition for age.

A Certificate Of Authenticity will be issued with this impressive period painting.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height: 36.5 Inches ( 92.7 cm )

Width: 31.2 Inches. ( 79.2 cm )

Depth: 2.1 Inches ( 5.3 cm )

DELIVERY

UK £95 / Worldwide : EU £350 / USA £400

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07765 856171

Ref : CLC/063/RBC

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186214
Dealers Internal Ref
CLC/063/RBC
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FAQs

17th-century British portraiture, influenced by artists such as Sir Peter Lely and John Closterman, often depicted aristocrats and nobility in formal poses. These portraits frequently featured elaborate periwigs, draped classical robes, and dark, tonal backgrounds to emphasise status and dignity.

Artists typically used hand-stretched canvas primed with an oil-based gesso ground. Pigments were ground from natural minerals and bound with linseed oil, applied in layers of glazes, and framed in carved or moulded timber with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic works from this era usually display natural craquelure consistent with age, dark oxidised varnish layers, and historic stretcher bars or hand-tacked canvas edges. The back of the canvas often exhibits age-related discolouration and historic framing hardware.

A period oil portrait can be hung above a console table or mantelpiece to create contrast between historic art and contemporary interior features. Placing the piece against dark or saturated wall paint enhances the visual drama suitable for a study or dining space.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity to prevent paint cracking or canvas distortion. Dust the frame lightly with a soft brush, and consult a qualified conservator for varnish cleaning or canvas repair.
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