A charming 19th-century family portrait identified as ‘Grandpa Cockman’, depicting a gentleman standing formally beside a table in an elegant interior, holding a book. Executed in watercolour and presented behind glazing in an attractive gilt frame with a gold-toned mount. The reverse carries handwritten family identification labels and notes, adding considerable genealogical interest and suggesting this portrait formed part of a larger family collection. The work is unsigned. Please examine all photographs for condition.

Condition Report

Antique condition with age-related surface marks, foxing and discoloration visible to the artwork and mount. The gilt frame shows age-related wear and minor marks. Glazing may have reflections in photographs. Family identification labels and handwritten notes are present to the reverse. Please study all photographs carefully.

Dimensions

* Overall (framed): approx. 48 × 40 cm (18.9 × 15.7 in)

* Visible artwork: approx. 29 × 21 cm (11.4 × 8.3 in)