19th-century Austrian School, Portrait of a Gentleman with a Bowtie & Gloves, Antique Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine mid-19th-century portrait depicts a gentleman wearing a deep crimson waistcoat, white shirt and green/grey jacket. He holds a pair of silk gloves in his left hand and sports a large black bowtie.

The portrait was acquired from Austria and it’s interesting to compare his style with that of British gentlemen from the same period. Traditionally, British males wore matching coats, waistcoats and trousers after the style set by Prince Albert. But here, we see fashion which is more characterful and off-beat. Clearly a man of means, he also displays a rather large ring set with a ruby and a very fancy pocket watch chain.

The portrait is housed within a fine 19th-century frame with gilding and extensive corner ornamentation.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 31” x 36” / 79cm x 92cm

Year of creation: c. 1850

Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA904255

Description

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The portrait was acquired from Austria and it’s interesting to compare his style with that of British gentlemen from the same period.

Brave Fine Art

Traditionally, British males wore matching coats, waistcoats and trousers after the style set by Prince Albert. But here, we see fashion which is more characterful and off-beat. Clearly a man of means, he also displays a rather large ring set with a ruby and a very fancy pocket watch chain.