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SOLD – a Victorian gentleman

An unframed Victorian painting of a bearded gentleman sitting against a dark background in a jacket with a thin bow like tie and a gold watch chain.

It’s possible that this piece is an overpainted albumen photograph of the subject that was applied to the canvas and then retouched with oil paint – the texture of which is evident in many areas.

There is damage in the form of a tear in the canvas that is plainly visible in the photographs supplied in the lower half of the piece and a good clean may be in order depending on your feelings about this.

Approx measurements:

  • Wide = 20″ / 51 cm
  • Height = 24″ / 61 cm

Description

An unframed Victorian painting of a bearded gentleman sitting against a dark background in a jacket with a thin bow like tie and a gold watch chain.

It is possible that this piece is an overpainted albumen photograph of the subject that was applied to the canvas and then retouched with oil paint – the texture of which is evident in many areas.

There is damage in the form of a tear in the canvas that is plainly visible in the photographs supplied in the lower half of the piece and a good clean may be in order depending on your feelings about this.

Approx measurements:

  • Wide = 20″ / 51 cm
  • Height = 24″ / 61 cm

 

Notes

  1. Please see the photographs provided to see the cosmetic condition of this item clearly from multiple angles.
  2. We are always very happy to answer any questions or thoughts you may have, which we will attempt to answer as quickly and fully as possible.
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