Lot 589 , Early 19th century English School Portrait oil of a gentleman(-)

Early 19th century English School
oil on canvas,
Portrait of a gentleman,
45 x 38in.
Estimate £350-450

Relatively recently cleaned, relined and restored.
Canvas tight and paint clean with some broad but stable craquelure showing in the darker areas, notably down the left side.
Paint of the figure is fresh looking and much of his costume has been overpainted and embellished.
High quality ornate gilt gesso frame suffering from a few losses.


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Sold for £420