ANTIQUE 19th C. ENGLISH NAIVE PRIMITIVE SCHOOL PORTRAIT HUNTSMAN OIL PAINTING

Description: An Unusual Antique English 'Naive' School Painting Date: 19th century A very interesting quarter-length portrait depicting a rural gentleman. At one glance, he appears to be dressed in a red hunting coat, with a white silk tie......yet he also sports a hat more commonly worn by a pheasant or labourer. Gentleman or vagabond? Gamekeeper or poacher? It's hard to tell! This curious painting, when hung on the wall brings the sense that one is being watched; this sitter is very much alive, looking out of the frame with a rather piercing gaze, commanding and then holding our attention. This piece has a wonderful, rustic and bucolic charm. The style and execution is somewhat naive and primitive, the oil paint laid down fairly thickly in places but with closer attention paid to the eyes, the curls of hair, the white tied bow. The piece has been cut from the original stretcher and then laid down and stuck to a canvas of approximately the same age. This hasn't been done very recently: the painting is old and so to is the painting upon which it has been stuck. I haven't tried to remove the painting to see what lies underneath. The glue is old (animal skin) and I don't want to disturb it. A wonderful painting for an interior. I'm selling as is, unframed and unrestored and with considerable age-related wear (see condition below). Dimensions: 10 x 14 inches Condition: The old painting cut and laid down to an old canvas many years ago.Surface wear with some flaking and loss and extensive all over craquelure and blown mastic varnish. Surface wear particularly pronounced to the lower right area. Despite these 'faults' the painting succeeds and works, imparting a wonderful antique look and feel. Delivery: All items are packed with care, to a high standard and sent via tracked and signed for courier. ................................................................. Recent Feedback: 'This seller is caring, trustworthy with strong sense of responsibility.' 'Excellent communicator. Beautifully packed. Arrived on time and as described.' 'Professional seller attitude extremely helpful. Thank you' 'Outstanding. If I could leave a million stars, I would. Rare and Fabulous!' 'SUPERB: accurately described, well packed and sent quickly - highly recommended!' 'Amazing item from a trusted seller who went more than an extra mile - thank you.' 'Delighted thank you. Buy with confidence from this seller.' 'IF THERE WAS A SCORE HIGHER THAN 5 STARS THIS EBAYER WOULD DESERVE IT A++++' 'Superb communication, very honest and helpful. Highly recommend this seller!!!' 'Exemplary eBayer, conscientious, helpful - ideal seller. Thank you.' PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY OTHER GREAT ITEMS CURRENTLY LIVE ON EBAY Many thanks for looking!

Price: 145 GBP

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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