English school 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman in Green Jacket Oil on Canvas Antique

A charming 19th-century antique oil portrait of a gentleman, depicted seated and wearing a dark green jacket with a white/cream cravat. The portrait is painted in a traditional European style, with a dark atmospheric background that beautifully emphasises the sitter.

The painting is presented in a highly decorative antique giltwood frame, featuring elaborate scrolling foliage and pierced ornamentation. The frame adds considerable character and makes the piece particularly suitable for a traditional, period or country-house interior.

Overall framed:

32 × 28 cm — 12.6 × 11.0 inches

Actual painting:

17 × 22 cm — 6.7 × 8.7 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in antique condition, consistent with its age. There is visible age-related surface wear, craquelure and signs of previous use/restoration. The reverse shows age-related marks and staining to the canvas. The ornate gilt frame also has areas of wear, rubbing and losses to the gilding, consistent with age.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

A beautiful small antique portrait with an exceptionally decorative period frame — ready to bring character and history to a traditional interior.

Please note: We always aim to provide the maximum available information and the most accurate description possible. We are selling the painting as an antique artwork and do not provide authentication or certificates unless specifically stated in the listing.