A characterful mid-18th-century portrait of a stout old fellow with ruddy cheeks and a satisfied expression. Perhaps it’s a portrait to hang in the dining room.
The gentleman is wearing a green jacket over a dark waistcoat along with a white neckerchief.
It’s presented in a feigned oval and held within a good later frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 25” x 30” / 63cm x 76cm
Year of creation: c. 1750
Provenance: Germany
Condition: Craquelure but the paint is stable. Areas of darkened varnish, which could be removed if required. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.
