Item/Description: 18th-19th Century antique oil portrait painting of a bearded man, eyes downcast, in a contemplative pose. Dressed in the red robes of a saint or religious man. Dark, somber hues. No visible signature. On back: remnants of a red stamp which appears to read: Huile (oil in French). Set into a wonderfully ornate gilt wood and painted recessed frame. Borders decorated with flora, ears of corn, scrollwork, plumes. Hanging hardware on back.

Material: Oil on board

Dimensions: Image size: Height: 8 1/2"; Width: 6 1/2". Framed: Height: 18 1/2"; Width: 16"

Condition: Age and wear includes scratches, scuffs, areas of paint loss.

Age: 18th - 19th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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