Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman - Signed 'Charles Mason' 19th Century A fine Regency period giltwoood

A fine Regency period giltwoood pier mirror of small proportions

The Spinario has no known story

During the years at sea he maintained a keen interest in art

Lowest height: 70cm

Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman - Signed 'Charles Mason' 19th Century A fine Regency period giltwooodA large 19th century oil on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in a suit and red tie. The sitter has an intimidating and knowing side stare. The work shows evidence of heat damage to the paint which has given the work a textural, and slightly haunting, appearance. There is craquelure throughout but the paint remains stable. The work is signed 'Charles Mason' to the lower left; probably the artist's signature but could possibly reference the sitter.