{"product_id":"antique-georgian-era-miniature-painting-portrait-of-man-holding-snuff-box-in-ornate-gilt-frame","title":"Antique Georgian Era Miniature Painting, Portrait of Man Holding Snuff Box in Ornate Gilt Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely British portrait miniature of a gentleman, probably late 18th to early 19th century, painted in watercolor. The sitter is shown seated in a dark blue or black coat with a white stock, holding a small snuff box in his left hand. The informal but affluent presentation, dress, and snuff box are very consistent with the culture of gentlemanly portraiture around c. 1790–1820s.  \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe sitter is unfortunately not identifiable though there are torn fragments of the frame backing on which you can make out \"b. 1752, d. 1825\".  Unfortunate it's not more intact. The snuff box is nevertheless a nice detail, it tells us this is a portrait of a gentleman of some social standing, and its deliberate inclusion suggests it was part of his self-presentation rather than merely an incidental object.  \u003c\/span\u003eThe frame is exceptional, large, elaborate gilded wood frame very much in keeping with the importance attached to portrait miniatures in the Georgian or Regency period. It has extensive carved and\/or composition ornamentation, including scrolling foliage, shells, etc.  The label on the reverse reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHENRY FAERS\u003cbr\u003eCARVER \u0026amp; GILDER\u003cbr\u003ePICTURE FRAME AND LOOKING-GLASS MAKER\u003cbr\u003e24, Northgate Street, Gloucester\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a genuine piece of documentary evidence connecting this frame with a named Gloucester tradesman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did manage to find independent evidence that Henry Faers was associated with the picture frame trade in Gloucester. Auction records document paintings retaining labels identifying them as from the Henry Faers Fine Art Repository, Gloucester, including an English School portrait dated circa 1840. Historical sources also record Faers as a Gloucester carver and gilder at Northgate Street, which supports the attribution of your label rather than it being a later generic dealer's label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood to very good, age considered.  As you can see, there is a crack down the center of the painting plaque and some \"smudges\" or wipe marks to the painting itself in spots as if someone attempted to clean it at some point in the past.  The frame is in great shape, all visible in the images.  See picture for measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750054572286,"sku":"724pmsnf","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/724pmsnfa.jpg?v=1787249071","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/it\/products\/antique-georgian-era-miniature-painting-portrait-of-man-holding-snuff-box-in-ornate-gilt-frame","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}