Late-18th Century Dutch School Portrait Oil on Canvas Painting

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Description

A rather unique Dutch School portrait of a privateer, circa 1780.

Gold hoop earrings fell in and out of vogue … Read more A rather unique Dutch School portrait of a privateer, circa 1780.

Gold hoop earrings fell in and out of vogue over the 17th and early 18th centuries, especially amongst privateers and merchants who owed ther success to the pirate economy.

Their presence here indicates that the work was pained between the years spanning the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780-1784)

Marks and Signatures:

Bears artist’s signature at lower left hand portion of the field.

It reads: 'Gijsbert'

Provenance:

This piece was purchased by me an auction in 2023. I am happy to request and share any of jfs certifications (French/EU) upon request.

Dimensions:

(From Frame)
Length: 27.5 In
Width: 23.25 i

(Canvas)
Length: 27.5 In
Width: 23.25 i

Condition Notes:
Kindly note that this piece is house by its original, hand-gilt frame. To that end, the stability of the portrait within this 245-year-old display is temperamental

A framer specialized in restoration of works belonging to this era will certainly be able to mend it for you. See less