The entire piece measures 32 1/2 x 39 in. Canvas only measures 27 1/4 x 33 1/4 in. It appears to be signed with the initial J at the bottom right. The painting is in good as is vintage condition with a old professional repair at the center , only seen from the reverse. It also has mild in-painting and crazing/craquelure throughout the piece. The painting itself appears to be 1840-50s item period and the frame is probably 1920-30s. Please notice the faint outline of a steamboat at the side right middle, the man posing with his hand on a few books. Signifying he was a learned man. The honest , simple manner in which he was painted displays a delightful example of Americana folk art. Please enlarge all pictures to judge condition to your own standards. I would date this item to the 1840-50s time period. Perfect for Victorian, Americana, Folk Art, Primitive, and 1840-50s decors. Any questions, feel free to message me, Gina AntiqueARTGarden. Check out my other items. Please add me to your favorites list. The item “Antique AMERICAN FOLK ART Handsome Gentleman Large Oil Portrait PAINTING c1850s” is in sale since Thursday, March 19, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “antique-art-garden” and is located in Columbia, South Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Size: Large (up to 60in.)
- Region of Origin: US
- Artist: J
- Style: Folk Art
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Painting Surface: Canvas
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Oil
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Country/Region of Origin: United States
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Maker: unknown
- Features: Framed
- Width (Inches): 32 1/2
- Color: Multi-Color
- Subject: Figures & Portraits
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 39