Original 18th Century English School Antique Oil Painting Portrait Gentleman Wearing a Tricorn Hat in Gilt Carved Frame

A FINE 18TH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL OIL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WEARING A TRICORN HAT, WITH PIPE & BOWL.

A highly attractive and intriguing 18th century oil on canvas depicting a finely dressed gentleman seated within an interior setting, wearing a tricorn hat and blue coat.

The sitter is shown holding a long white clay pipe, seated before a collection of coins and a blue and white porcelain bowl, suggesting themes of commerce, collecting or mercantile success. The portrait possesses considerable character and atmosphere and is painted with notable skill, particularly in the treatment of the face, costume and still-life elements.

The painting appears to date from the third quarter of the eighteenth century, circa 1765–1785, and retains a substantial period character. An additional fragmentary historic label survives to the stretcher, although unfortunately the inscription is incomplete.

The painting is housed within an impressive and highly decorative gilt frame, which complements the work beautifully.

This is a fascinating example of an eighteenth-century British portrait or genre study and would make an excellent addition to any collection of Georgian portraiture, British art or historic interiors.

Type of artwork: Original Antique British Oil Painting – A Portrait of a Gentleman with Clay Pipe, Coins and Porcelain Bowl

Surface: Oil on Canvas

Artist and Signature: English School, mid-18th century, Unsigned

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1750

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Presented in a traditional carved gilt frame, as shown (included free of charge with the artwork)

Condition Report: The portrait is in good antique condition in line with age. The paintwork is considered to be good quality and stable with no signs of flaking, wear or damage. Overall, the painting presents very well, with strong colour retention and excellent visual impact. Please refer to the photographs for full condition details.

Size of the painting incl. frame approx 72 x 82 x 9 cm (canvas size approx. 50 x 60 cm)

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