English School (mid-19th century), Portrait of a Man

Oil on canvas laid on board, unsigned, circa 1850, presented in a period gilt frame with composition ornament.

Frame dimensions 40 x 35 1/2 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Eastern North Carolina

Area of surface loss and damage at top center of canvas; allover faint craquelure; scattered retouch visible under UV light; some minor chipping and loss to frame.