19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract The painting is housed within

The painting is housed within a fine 18th-century carved and gilded frame

He’s wearing his collars stiff and high

It’s signed in the lower right and housed within a gilded foliate frame

Several of his works are held in museums

We can but speculate and perhaps you have your own views on this fascinating lady

19th-Century Portrait Study Of An Older Bearded Gentleman Abstract The painting is housed withinA fascinating portrait study of an older bearded gentleman looking downwards. It feels like a lost old master unearthed from a private collection or discovered in a dusty attic. Its almost certainly a study given its unfinished nature and perhaps it was created in advance of a larger piece. It's an unusual decorative item that captures the imagination. The portrait is housed within an ornate 20th century foliate frame with worn gilding. Medium: Oil on