Fine Early 19th-century English School Oil Portrait Painting – Grumpy Gentleman

Fine Early 19th-Century English School Oil Portrait Painting – Grumpy Gentleman Brief Description: This is a magnificent and beautifully executed early 19th-century English School oil portrait depicting a rather stern-looking elderly gentleman, dressed in traditional black formal attire with a high collar and white cravat. The artist has captured the sitter's distinctive features and wonderfully grumpy expression with considerable skill, particularly the subtle facial colouring, expressive eyes and carefully rendered silver-grey hair. Set against a dark, atmospheric background, the portrait has a commanding presence and is beautifully complemented by its handsome, decorative giltwood frame. An appealing and highly decorative example of early 19th-century British portraiture, full of period charm, individuality and character. Attributes: Medium: Oil on Canvas. Period: Early 19th Century, circa 1820–1840 School: English School. Subject: Elderly Gentleman / Formal Portrait. Condition: The painting presents very well, with attractive detail and strong original character. Minor surface marks and age-related wear are visible upon close inspection. The decorative gilt frame is also in very good presentable condition, with minor age-related marks and imperfections. Please study the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the description. A wonderfully expressive antique portrait, ready to hang and enjoy. Overall Measurements: INCHES & CENTIMETRES Height: 33.2'' | 84.3 cm Width: 30.1'' | 76.4 cm Depth: 1.5'' | 3.8 cm ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0018086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card