Mid-20th Century Portrait of a Cavalier in Gilt Frame

This item is a representational portrait painting, likely oil or acrylic on canvas or board, depicting a man in 17th-century style 'Cavalier' attire. The subject features a prominent gray beard and mustache, wearing a dark doublet with a stiff white ruff collar, a heavy gold chain of office, and a red velvet hat adorned with a green plume. The painting style suggests a mid-20th-century decorative piece intended to mimic the Old Master aesthetic. The brushwork appears fluid and somewhat commercial, common in 'gallery style' decorative arts from the 1960s or 70s. A red signature is visible in the lower right corner, though it is difficult to decipher from the image. The painting is housed in an ornate, heavily molded Rococo-style gilt frame with floral and C-scroll motifs. The frame includes a black velvet-covered liner with a thin gold inner fillet, typical of mid-century high-end commercial framing. The condition appears fair to good locally, with the frame showing some minor surface wear and dust accumulation in the deep recesses, consistent with its age. The painting surface shows a subtle sheen, suggesting a protective varnish coat.