18th Century American School/british School Portrait Gentleman Lawyer Lawmaker

Description

Portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, fourth quarter of the 18th century, american or british school. Waist length portrait … more Portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, fourth quarter of the 18th century, american or british school. Waist length portrait depiction of sitter, possibly a lawyer or lawmaker, in a powdered wig, black rope, and white pleated shirt, holding a rolled document in his right hand. Background features 18th century classical architecture, housed on likely original stretchers in a modern period style fram

condition report: good overall visual condition with minor to moderate discoloration and craquelure, lined with scattered inpainting, areas of possible over cleaning. Shows extremely nice.

Measurements: painting 29.5" H x 24.5" W framed 36" h x 30.75" W less