Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
On his left, there’s a green hat that looks similar to a mariner’s cap - perhaps a clue as to his profession or interests.
The portrait is housed within a swept giltwood frame with foliate corner ornamentation. Dated on the reverse.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 18½” x 16” / 47cm x 41cm x 5cm
Year of creation: 1838
Provenance: Germany
Condition: Fair. Some accumulated dirt, a small scratch in the top left and a few minor losses. Frame with age-related wear.
Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Exquisite antique paintings that capture the imagination.
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Portrait of Karl Hoffmann, Antique Oil Painting
