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17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings
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17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

17th century
Description

THIS PORTRAIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY -20% OFF !!! FROM £2500 TO £2000

17TH NOBLEMAN OIL PORTRAIT IN A 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
92.7cm (36.50")
Width
79.2cm (31.18")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1229943
Dealers Internal Reference
CLC/063/RBC
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Description
THIS PORTRAIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY -20% OFF !!! FROM £2500 TO £2000

17TH NOBLEMAN OIL PORTRAIT IN A 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.
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fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 1. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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

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

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 2. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

Copy & Paste In To Your Browser.

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

( 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. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 3. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 4. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 5. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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.

fig 6. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 6. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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

fig 7. An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
fig 7. 17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

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
92.7cm (36.50")
Width
79.2cm (31.18")
Depth
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229943
Dealers Internal Ref
CLC/063/RBC
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.

17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings

Archive II An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame. View III
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An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
17th Gentleman Portrait Wearing Cloak Circle of John Closterman German 1660-1711 Antique Oil Paintings
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An antique oil painting depicting a 17th-century gentleman wearing a dark periwig, white cravat, and draped brown cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood Frame
  • ColourWarm Brown and Gold
  • MotifsDraped brown cloak, Dark periwig, White cravat, Carved gilt frame
  • SizeH 92.7 cm (36 in) x W 79.2 cm (31 in) x D 5.3 cm (2 in)

This seventeenth century oil painting depicts a gentleman wearing a dark periwig, a white cravat, and a warm brown draped cloak, set within a carved gold gilt frame. The portrait falls into the Baroque style and comes from the late seventeenth century, specifically between 1690 and 1700, linked to the circle of German artist John Closterman. The materials comprise oil on canvas housed in a decorative later swept frame with an antique gold finish and intricate patterning. The canvas has been relined during the past ten to twenty years and remains in overall good condition for its age, showcasing realistic eyes with a life-like glaze and detailed facial work. The framed piece measures 92.7 cm high, 79.2 cm wide, and 5.3 cm deep. Buyers place an artwork of this scale above the mantel in a gentleman's library or hang it in a large hall or drawing room to complement traditional interior schemes. The composition displays a nobleman in three-quarter view against a dark background, with one hand visible resting near the white lace or linen fabric at his chest. The surrounding timber frame incorporates heavy corner ornamentation and textured inner mouldings that add depth and visual weight to the display. This decorative item brings historical character to domestic spaces through its classic palette of warm browns, whites, and gold tones. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the purchase of this period artwork.

FAQs

Seventeenth-century portraiture in Britain was heavily influenced by Continental Baroque styles, featuring formal poses, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, and detailed depictions of attire such as periwigs and draped cloaks to convey status and authority.

Artists traditionally applied hand-ground oil pigments onto stretched linen canvas, prepared with a gesso ground, and presented the finished works in carved wooden or gilt composition frames.

Authentic works from this era usually demonstrate natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, historic stretcher bar markings or wood key construction, and natural oxidisation on the canvas back and varnish layers.

A historic portrait functions as a focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or console table, contrasting effectively against contemporary paint tones or complementing traditional wood-panelled spaces like libraries.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, dusting the frame lightly with a soft brush and consulting a professional conservator for cleaning.
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