A good oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. The work is typical of portraiture of the period and has a certain naivity about it that has a great charm. 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 1/2At Prometheus Antiques we want our customers to be completely happy with our items everything is sold with a guarantee and all items are fully and clearly described. We do try to make sure that what you see on the screen is as true a reflection of the actual item in reality as possible. Photos should be clear and without excessive extra light, however if you would lik...