Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
It was a common practice for artists to copy old master paintings often while in front of the originals. The is a particularly good example with a good use of light, shade and colour. The portrait is mounted in the original gilt frame which is of a large, dramatic size, and in great untouched condition, including the gilding. The whole has a great period country house look that would work in a variety of interiors. The painting has been professionally cleaned and the whole is ready to hang.
C.1880.
Overall sizes in inches, including frame: 24 by 28
Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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