Henry John Lintott RSA

A charming portrait of John Lintott aged 5, attributed to Henry John Lintott RSA 1877-1965, Scottish artist. The work depicts a young blond boy in a dark buttoned top with white collar, painted with a soft and sensitive handling of the face and background.

The painting is unsigned and executed in oil on laid canvas. It is presented in an ornate gilt frame with decorative floral and scroll detail. The reverse bears old backing paper marked “LINTOTT” and “Barkers of Kensington”, adding interest and period character.

A decorative and collectable Scottish family portrait with strong visual appeal.

Overall framed size: 64 x 73 cm approx.

Overall framed size in inches: 25.2 x 28.7 inches approx.

Visible artwork size: 47 x 55 cm approx.

Visible artwork size in inches: 18.5 x 21.7 inches approx.

Condition:

Antique / vintage condition with age-related wear. The painting is glazed, with some reflections visible in the photos. The frame has noticeable wear, rubbing, chips, cracks, losses to the decorative moulding and exposed areas, especially around the corners and raised ornament. The reverse backing paper is aged and worn. Please study all photos carefully as they form part of the description.