Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman - Signed 'Charles Mason' Interiors

Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman - Signed 'Charles Mason' InteriorsA 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.

The box is of square form with a bordered front panel which slides up to reveal the candle compartment

The work is housed in a high quality silhouette frame of the period

Length: 24"

pierced vertical splats

he designed a sculpture on the building of the Caisse d'Epargne on the corner of Cours Pierre Puget and Place Estrangin in Marseille

Weight: 369 grams

Fantastic colour throughout

The red undertones subtly relay the emotions of the scene

Overall the chair remains in a very good condition

Weight: 370 grams (11

An extremely striking work

Width: 103cm