2434 | Assortment of British Paintings
Fri, Apr 26, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 16
"PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN GAMALIEL NIGHTINGALE" OIL PAINTING
Estimate: $21,375 - $24,938
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Year: 18th century
Size/Dimensions: 92.75 cm x 79 cm x 5.5 cm
Medium: Oil
Artist: John Simmons
Description: Captain Gamaliel Nightingale, a naval military portrait in a large, important fine art oil painting from the eighteenth century Written by John Simmons The Younger of Nailsea 1715-1780. "Portrait of Captain Gamaliel Nightingale" is the title. by the younger John Simmons. Captain Nightingale, a well-known gentleman, is portrayed in a half-length front view facing the viewer while donning his finest navy military dress suit, which is blue, white, and gold. His facial characteristics are robust and masculine, with a receding hairline, large lips, red cheeks, knotted hair, and a clean shaven face. Nailsea-based artist John Simmons, unsigned. About the middle of the eighteenth century. canvas with medium oil The frame measures an astounding 92.75 cm in height and 79 cm in width. possessing such exquisite detail. This piece of art is enhanced by its elegant gold frame.
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