18th C. European Portrait of a Gentleman by Stuart

Lot description

European, Stuart (perhaps British or European), "Portrait of a Gentleman, in grey coat with green vest", oil on canvas, ca. 1765 CE. A very large 3/4 length portrait of a gentleman donning a fine buttoned grey jacket and mint green vest with a lacy cravat. Middle aged, clean shaven, and donning a fashionable powder white curled wig, the gentleman presents costume and hair style characteristic of the mid-18th century. He looks out toward the viewer with a realistically delineated visage, and his double chin bespeaks of his wealth and privilege. The background is painted in warm russet red hues that complement the sitter quite nicely. The portrait is mounted in an intricately carved frame embellished with elaborate decorative and foliage motifs. Given the style of the portrait, it may be English or French, reframed in England. Size: 30.25" L x 25.25" W (76.8 cm x 64.1 cm); 40.75" L x 34.75" W (103.5 cm x 88.3 cm) including frame During the mid-18th century, style was characterized by intricate details and luxurious fabrics reflective of the Rococo artistic tastes of the period. This gentleman's fanciful grey coat with its generous collar and many buttons over his green vest and white dress shirt with lace frill cascading down the front demonstrate the opulence favored during this period. His short, curled, white powdered wig was also quite fashionable in the mid-18th century. High fashion and fastidious tailoring were quite important to the upper class. Publication: Please note: There is an old label on the upper stretcher bar that reads, "STUART - 109 - Portrait of a Gentleman, in grey coat with green vest - 29 1/2 in By 24 1/2 in." There is another old label on the upper stretcher bar for James Bourlet & Sons - a frame maker established in 1828. Provenance: ex-private East Coast, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 178140