Julius Friedlænder, Portrait of a Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This sublime early-19th-century portrait by Julius Friedlænder (1810-1861) depicts a stylish young gentleman wearing a white shirt, waistcoat, and black jacket. He’s brimming with life, eyes alive and characterful - yet relaxed and open, with left hand casually resting on the chair.

In 1834, when Friedlænder completed this portrait, he was just 24 years old but already a multiple award-winner at the Royal Danish Academy.

As such, his time was highly valued by the rising middle-class of Denmark and later by the Royal Family. His subject possess a poignant sense of ‘joie de vivre’ - they’re elevated above the statuesque. Note the smile here and the glint in the eye - this was a man with personality. The tight waistcoat buttons are also a curious addition, they add to the narrative and suggest contentment.

It’s a splendid portrayal by an artist thoroughly enjoying his work.

Signed, dated and housed within a 19th-century gilt frame.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 21½” x 25” / 55cm x 64cm

Year of creation: 1834

Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £25,000 achieved for an oil painting in 1998.

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA905109

Description

This sublime early-19th-century portrait by Julius Friedlænder (1810-1861) depicts a stylish young gentleman wearing a white shirt, waistcoat, and black jacket.

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He’s brimming with life, eyes alive and characterful - yet relaxed and open, with left hand casually resting on the chair.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. Julius Friedlænder, Portrait Of A Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Julius Friedlænder, Portrait of a Gentleman - Antique Oil Painting

In 1834, when Friedlænder completed this portrait, he was just 24 years old but already a multiple award-winner at the Royal Danish Academy.

As such, his time was highly valued by the rising middle-class of Denmark and later by the Royal Family. His subject possess a poignant sense of ‘joie de vivre’ - they’re elevated above the statuesque. Note the smile here and the glint in the eye - this was a man with personality. The tight waistcoat buttons are also a curious addition, they add to the narrative and suggest contentment.