A 18th century oil on canvas portrait painting by French painter Philippe Mercier (1689 - 1760). This work depicts a young man seated in a carved wooden chair with red velvet upholstery. He is wearing a black suit with a white collared shirt. His hands are clasped and his left arm is resting on a small stack of books atop a green table. This work is unsigned and presented in an antique giltwood frame with a wire on the verso for hanging.

Dimensions: 19"H x 17"W x 1.5"D (for frame); 13"H x 11.5"W (for visible image)
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Wear consistent with age and history, including minor nicks and scratches to the surface. Scuffs, scratches, and a few minor areas of loss to the frame.

19 x 17 x 1.5 in