German school (XIX) - Elegantes Herrenportrait im Biedermeier-Interieur

Elegant Gentleman’s Portrait in Empire / Biedermeier Interior Fine, highly detailed portrait of a gentleman in elegant attire from the Empire/Regency era (dark tailcoat, light trousers, high collar with white cravat). The gentleman stands in a stylistically typical interior, at a wooden table with writing implements (inkwell, quill, letters) and gaming pieces. In the background there is striped wallpaper with an ornamental border as well as a window with a gathered curtain. Artist: Unknown / Monogrammist (unsigned) Origin country: France Appearance year / Exact period: ca. 1815–1825 (Late Empire / Regency / transition to early Biedermeier) Style: Empire / Biedermeier (genre portrait) Technique: Watercolor and fine wash on paper Dimensions: Image view: ca. 35.5 cm x 28.5 cm With frame: ca. 44.5 cm x 36.5 cm Original frame: Yes, original wooden frame from the period with gilding/gold finish. Condition: Image: Age-typical well preserved. Paper slightly darkened with fine foxing, which lends the piece an authentic patina. Coloration well preserved. Frame: Beautiful original condition with signs of aging. At the edges and joints there are slight losses of gilding, small dents and fine aging cracks in the frame. The wood texture is visible on the side. Back side professionally re-secured and protected. Shipping: Will be securely packaged for transport and shipped insured.

Estimate:$672.76

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