18th Century Portrait Of A Nobleman. Irish School. 17th Century it was said at the

it was said at the time (and continues to be reported as late as 2003) that the art was loot stolen from palaces in Peking

three shelves

ornate gilt stamping to the board edges and five raised bands to the spine

The top can be tilted in any height position using the side metal keys which all twist and move as they should

the silhouette does have darker black paint evident to the extremities of the head and hair (please see photographs)

18th Century Portrait Of A Nobleman. Irish School. 17th Century it was said at theAn 18th century Irish School portrait of a nobleman of good proportions. The sitter is wearing a red and gold tunic coat with white shirt and wig before a black background. The work is housed in an ebonised and gilt frame. There is some light craquelure throughout but generally the work remains in a good condition throughout and presents well. Provenance: West Cork, Ireland. Dimensions (including frame) Height: 89. 5cm Width: 76. 5cm Depth: 5cm