Antique oil painting portrait of austere man with spectacles signed J Waterhouse 1942

Antique oil painting portrait of austere man with spectacles signed J Waterhouse 1942. English, circa WW2 period - date on reverse: 2 Oct 1942. Signed by the artist. Oil on board. Gilt gesso frame. Depicts an austere looking character with spectacles. Size of frame: 16 x 12.5 inches; Size of portrait: 13.50 x 10 inches; Size of front portrait aperture: 12.5 x 9 inches. Weight: 1.18 kg (allow 4 kg volumetric weight once packed). Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches and some knocks to and pieces missing from frame but all part of its charm and character. Priced accordingly.