Antique Dutch oil painting portrait study of a gentleman smoking a clay pipe.
Dutch School, circa 1800-40.
Unsigned, artist unknown.
Some Sothebys labels on reverse.
Oil on panel. Elaborate gilt gesso frame.
Size of frame: 15.5 x 13 inches;
Size of panel: 10.5 x 8.25 inches;
Size of front portrait aperture: 9.75 x 6.75 inches.
Weight: 1.2 kg (allow 5 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various marks & scratches, some minor scuffs craquelure and some minor restoration but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
This painting is quite sombre and melancholy and, although photographed in daylight, please understand that it is quite dark in reality.
Antique Dutch oil painting portrait study of a gentleman smoking a clay pipe.
Dutch School, circa 1800-40.
Unsigned, artist unknown.
Some Sothebys labels on reverse.
Oil on panel. Elaborate gilt gesso frame.
Size of frame: 15.5 x 13 inches;
Size of panel: 10.5 x 8.25 inches;
Size of front portrait aperture: 9.75 x 6.75 inches.
Weight: 1.2 kg (allow 5 kg volumetric weight once packed).
Condition commensurate with age - various marks & scratches, some minor scuffs craquelure and some minor restoration but all part of its charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
This painting is quite sombre and melancholy and, although photographed in daylight, please understand that it is quite dark in reality.