Portrait of a Military Gentleman
This is a portrait painting depicting a gentleman in formal military attire against a plain, greenish-brown background. The subject has fair skin, blue eyes, a prominent mustache, and curly blonde-grey hair styled in a manner popular in the 19th century. He is wearing a black or very dark blue uniform jacket with elaborate gold braiding along the collar, lapels, shoulders, and down the front. The jacket features several brass buttons and what appear to be epaulets with heavy fringe. Prominently displayed on the left breast are several military decorations, including a red ribbon or sash and two star-shaped medals. A decorative gold braided cord is draped across his chest and over his left shoulder. The painting style appears to be academic or realistic, with a focus on detail in the facial features and uniform. There is a visible paint chip or loss of paint on the dark blue jacket near the left arm. The overall condition appears good relative to its age, with some minor surface wear or aging visible upon close inspection. The frame is not fully visible, but a textured border is present at the bottom of the image, suggesting it is framed. The portrait likely dates to the 19th century, based on the subject's hairstyle, uniform style, and the visible decorations.
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Estimated Value
$500-750
Basic Information
Category
Painting
Appraised On
August 28, 2025
Estimated Value
$500-750
Item Description
This is a portrait painting depicting a gentleman in formal military attire against a plain, greenish-brown background. The subject has fair skin, blue eyes, a prominent mustache, and curly blonde-grey hair styled in a manner popular in the 19th century. He is wearing a black or very dark blue uniform jacket with elaborate gold braiding along the collar, lapels, shoulders, and down the front. The jacket features several brass buttons and what appear to be epaulets with heavy fringe. Prominently displayed on the left breast are several military decorations, including a red ribbon or sash and two star-shaped medals. A decorative gold braided cord is draped across his chest and over his left shoulder. The painting style appears to be academic or realistic, with a focus on detail in the facial features and uniform. There is a visible paint chip or loss of paint on the dark blue jacket near the left arm. The overall condition appears good relative to its age, with some minor surface wear or aging visible upon close inspection. The frame is not fully visible, but a textured border is present at the bottom of the image, suggesting it is framed. The portrait likely dates to the 19th century, based on the subject's hairstyle, uniform style, and the visible decorations.
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