Framed British School Oil Painting of a Victorian Gentleman Seated at a Desk Antique

Framed British School Oil Painting of a Victorian Gentleman Seated at a Desk AntiqueOil on canvas portrait depicting a bearded gentleman seated at a desk, shown three quarter length. The sitter wears a dark jacket over a light waistcoat with visible buttons and a gold pocket watch chain draped across the waist. His right hand rests on the tabletop and wears a signet style ring; books are stacked beside him, suggesting a scholarly or professional setting. The background is dark and neutral, drawing focus to the sitter's face and

1818 edition published by L

private aristocratic houses

Crowned Virgin Mary holding Christ Child

composed of intertwined letters with decorative dots

Partial printer mark visible: Carl Ebner

Two square cut-glass bottles with gilt decoration on the lids - hand gilded floral motifs

ou Recueil de Prières

Lower stretcher fitted with a gilt metal basket

with a finish suggesting post-1960s craftsmanship

Materials: Cast Brass

19th C French Empire Revival Gilt Bronze Wax Seal (Sceau)

they were issued in thematic batches