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English School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of George Forster

Early 19th Century

$850
£640.28
€747.04
CA$1,202.36
A$1,209.73
CHF 702.17
MX$14,743.30
NOK 8,104.82
SEK 8,316.63
DKK 5,583.93

About the Item

A charming early 19th-century portrait depicting George Forster of Steel-Hall. The artist captures him in his best attire, wearing a fine silk necktie. Unsigned. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame. Listed alongside a companion piece, 'Portrait of Mary Emerson' (SV923). On panel. Image size: 34 x 28cm.
  • Creation Year:
    Early 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Abrasions and fine craquelure throughout. Varnish discoloration and paint loss, mainly at the left edge. UV shows overpainting. Good condition for its age. Frame has scuffs, stable cracks, small losses, and prior restoration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sv9241stDibs: LU881317748502

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