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Portrait of a Young British Gentleman, Oil on Board, Circa 1920

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SEK 9,989.63
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About the Item

An evocative early 20th-century oil portrait depicting a poised young British gentleman, likely a merchant or naval officer, painted against a moody, clouded sky with a distinct pagoda on the horizon. The sitter is dressed in formal attire with a dark cravat, suggesting upper-middle-class or diplomatic status. His direct, calm gaze and upward tilt of the chin imply self-assurance and ambition—hallmarks of the European elite engaged in colonial-era East Asian trade. This rare composition is typical of the Chinese Export School or Anglo-Chinese portraiture that flourished in treaty ports like Canton and Hong Kong during the mid-19th century. These hybrid works combined Western likeness with Eastern architectural and maritime motifs, often painted by Chinese artists trained in European technique for foreign patrons. The finely carved Rococo Revival gilt frame appears original to the painting, adding a rich period presence. The surface shows gentle age-related craquelure, stable condition overall with minor professional retouching expected of a portrait of this age. Meduim oil on Board Provannce Chapman Brosthers Chelsea
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Seaford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10376245005562

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