Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Identified as Simeon Bourges de Maillet in red gothic script across the top of the canvas together with a family crest featuring three hammers (Maillet translates as mallet). Maillet is a small town in the centre of France and a notable family name. Some obvious wear to the surface of the canvas, mostly away from the face. The name seems to have repainted at some time with the original version (same name but diffrent script) visable below. Presented unframed on the original stretcher.
Dimensions: width 21", height 25½".
Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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