Gainsborough - Portrait of a Gentleman

Description: Item/Description: Late 18th-century, original British School portrait, associated with or attributed to Thomas Gainsborough or his nephew and studio assistant, Gainsborough Dupont. Oil painting bust-length portrait depicting a gentleman with powdered white wig, wearing a dark navy double-breasted jacket with brass buttons. It features a classic Georgian "feigned oval" composition. No noticeable signature. Created in the style of (or by a follower of) the renowned English portraitist Thomas Gainsborough. Partial label adhered to stretcher reads in part: Gainsborough. Material: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: Image size: Height: 30"; Width: 25". Unframed. Condition: Signs of age and wear include craquelure, surface scratches, discoloration, denting, paint loss. Age: Late Georgian Era (1780-1790). Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $65 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 828 Buyers premium: 23%

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