Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
The man is dressed in his finest and holds in his hand a lit cigar. The painting is mounted in a period gilt frame, probably the original. The painting has been professionally cleaned and had some slight restoration, the frame has had some slight restoration as well. This is a large and decorative work, with a softest about it compared to the more severe portraits of the period, which is very appealing. C.1850.
overall sizes in inches, including frame: 30 by 35 1/2
Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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