Antique Portrait Of A Humble Gentleman, signed and dated 1892

Antiques : Art : Portrait : Oil On Canvas : Signed, Dated 1892 : European

 

This painting, oil on canvas, is signed "PJB", an unidentified European artist. It is dated 1892. This portrait of a deeply sympathetic looking gentleman of the late 19th century simply draws the viewer to speculate as to the subject. He is dressed in a brown coat with waistcoat and a peaked cap. He mouth is slightly open and his look is somehow introverted. He has a clay bust in his hand suggesting that he is an artist. Size without frame: The picture is 46 cm / 18 inches high and 61 cm / 24 inches wide. The frame itself is 9 cm / 3.5 inches wide. Condition: There are stretcher marks right and left, a little surface grime and abrations. The frame The frame is a beautiful golden wooden frame with a white patina and in a very good condition with minor scratches. Ready to hang. Authentication: The painting was authenticated by art expert Rasmus C. Olsen. His Credentials: MA in History of Art University of Copenhagen 2004 Expert in: Dutch Art 17th century German Art 19th – 20th century American Art 19th – 20th century Scandinavian Art 19th – 20th century French Art 19th century Former Employers: Museums: The National Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark, the Department of Conservation. The Royal Cast Collection, Copenhagen, Denmark Other: The Cathedral of Roskilde, Denmark

Item ID: A3836