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17thC English School Oil on Oak Panel Portrait


The rather large and early English school oil on oak panel depicting a bearded gentleman or nobleman in typical period attire, head and shoulders wearing a fur-trimmed cloak and crested gold signet ring, his fixed gaze stern and authoritative, the work in as found order, with a fragmented inscription upper left, and surviving from seventeenth century England.
The condition of the painting is stable and we have left him as we found him save a very light clean. Although the painting has obvious issues, with losses, and some restoration, there is enough left of the original work to see that it is by an accomplished hand. It is frustrating that the left margin has been erased obscuring most of the inscription. Albeit, he proves very decorative and there is a lovely craquelure to much of the paintings surface. The reverse shows the joints holding the planks together, the oak roughly hewn cut. One could try to restore the work but we feel that in this instance it is probably not the best route. Please see the photographs for visual reference of the picture.
The pictures composition is typical of this period as is the inscription we see top left. The deciphering of this inscription and the identification of the armorial to the signet ring both proves irresistible clues going forward. Thus, there is enough here to work with for further exploration, which we feel is very exciting indeed.
There’s much to enjoy here already, though, also much to explore and intrigue going forward too.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The condition of the painting is stable and we have left him as we found him save a very light clean. Although the painting has obvious issues, with losses, and some restoration, there is enough left of the original work to see that it is by an accomplished hand. It is frustrating that the left margin has been erased obscuring most of the inscription. Albeit, he proves very decorative and there is a lovely craquelure to much of the paintings surface. The reverse shows the joints holding the planks together, the oak roughly hewn cut. One could try to restore the work but we feel that in this instance it is probably not the best route. Please see the photographs for visual reference of the picture.
The pictures composition is typical of this period as is the inscription we see top left. The deciphering of this inscription and the identification of the armorial to the signet ring both proves irresistible clues going forward. Thus, there is enough here to work with for further exploration, which we feel is very exciting indeed.
There’s much to enjoy here already, though, also much to explore and intrigue going forward too.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date c.1660-90
Late 17th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Panel
Origin English
Item code as155a1408
Status Sold
£2600.00 
$3456.96 
€3064.10 

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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
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