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THB18th C. European Painting "Portrait of a Gentleman"
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LiveNov 10, 2022
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- Lot Description
European, Stuart (perhaps British or European), "Portrait of a Gentleman, in grey coat with green vest", oil on canvas, ca. 1765 CE. A very large 3/4 length portrait of a gentleman donning a fine buttoned grey jacket and mint green vest with a lacy cravat. Middle aged, clean shaven, and donning a fashionable powder white curled wig, the gentleman presents costume and hair style characteristic of the mid-18th century. He looks out toward the viewer with a realistically delineated visage, and his double chin bespeaks of his wealth and privilege. The background is painted in warm russet red hues that complement the sitter quite nicely. The portrait is mounted in an intricately carved frame embellished with elaborate decorative and foliage motifs. Given the style of the portrait, it may be English or French, reframed in England. Size: 30.25" L x 25.25" W (76.8 cm x 64.1 cm); 40.75" L x 34.75" W (103.5 cm x 88.3 cm) including frame
During the mid-18th century, style was characterized by intricate details and luxurious fabrics reflective of the Rococo artistic tastes of the period. This gentleman's fanciful grey coat with its generous collar and many buttons over his green vest and white dress shirt with lace frill cascading down the front demonstrate the opulence favored during this period. His short, curled, white powdered wig was also quite fashionable in the mid-18th century. High fashion and fastidious tailoring were quite important to the upper class.
Please note: There is an old label on the upper stretcher bar that reads, "STUART - 109 - Portrait of a Gentleman, in grey coat with green vest - 29 1/2 in By 24 1/2 in." There is another old label on the upper stretcher bar for James Bourlet & Sons - a frame maker established in 1828.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#144701Scattered areas of inpainting, pigment loss, and signs of repair visible under blue light. Nice craquelure to the face and areas of the coat. Canvas has been relined. Frame is very nice save a few chips, minor scuffs here and there, and some partial intentional perforations to verso. Age wear, inactive insect loss, and abrasions to stretchers. "H. FOYER" handwritten in white on stretcher bar. An old label on the upper stretcher bar reads, "STUART - 109 - Portrait of a Gentleman, in grey coat with green vest - 29 1/2 in By 24 1/2 in." There is another old label on the upper stretcher for James Bourlet & Sons - a frame maker established in 1828.Condition
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