Description: About this work: A wonderful 19th century English School portrait of a seafaring gentleman. This portrait depicts a fashionable young gentleman in naval officer attire pointing towards a seascape with ships. He holds a telescope in his right hand and stands against a large cannon facing the water. The gentleman and artist are currently unknown, although a letter from Heirloom & Howard Limited in London dated 11/24/1978 states that the man is Vice Admiral Sir William Johnstone-Hope. The letter references a coat of arms, which was likely kept with the painting at some point but has since been lost. The work is oil on canvas and is housed in an antique frame. A label from the Scottish art dealer Daniel Shackleton is found the back. Size: 30 inches tall by 25 inches wide (painting) 34 inches tall by 29 inches wide by 3 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection; Acquired from the above Condition: Good overall antique condition. Wax relined on later stretcher. Surface craquelure throughout commensurate with age. Scattered inpainting throughout. Antique frame with losses to gilding and wear. It is ready to be displayed and enjoyed! This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold! Feel free to ask any questions.
Price: 3200 USD
Location: Morrisville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-15T02:11:07.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: English School (19th Century)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Medium
Signed: No
Title: Portrait of a Seafaring Gentleman
Period: Early 19th Century (1800-1830)
Material: Canvas, Oil
Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Framing: Framed
Subject: Figures, Aristocratic Gentleman, Young Man, Ship, Cannon, Sea Captain, Royal Navy Officer
Personalize: No
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 34 in
Theme: Fashion, History, Portrait, Famous People, Maritime, Seafaring
Style: Figurative Art, Portraiture, Traditional, Antique, 18th Century Style, 19th Century, Old Master, English School, British
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Width: 29 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899