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Templum Fine Art Auctions

339 - Portrait of a gentleman with a moustache, European School, 1…
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Estimate €550 - €1,200
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Portrait of a gentleman with a moustache, European School, 19th century Oil on canvas. An elegant half-length portrait of a man dressed in formal black attire, a white shirt and a bow tie, reflecting the sobriety and bourgeois distinction of the 19th century. The face, carefully modelled with subtle transitions of light, commands the psychological focus of the composition thanks to the intense frontal gaze and the prominent moustache, rendered with meticulous naturalism. The dark, neutral background enhances the sitter’s sculptural presence, whilst the restrained palette lends solemnity and academic refinement. The precise execution and compositional balance reflect the 19th-century European portrait tradition, which sought to convey social dignity, individual identity and personal prestige through a realistic and understated representation. Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm; 80 x 67 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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