19th Century Biedermeier Miniature Portrait of Nobleman Oil Canvas Signed Framed ^Sale

This expressive miniature portrait, masterfully executed in oil on canvas in the mid-19th century, is a striking example of European Romanticism of the Biedermeier era. The painting depicts a distinguished middle-aged nobleman, whose penetrating gaze, exquisitely adorned elements of attire, and confident bearing betray a man of high social standing. The artist skilfully employs the colour palette and nuances of lighting, lending the scene volume and depth. The visage is rendered with special attention to the model's facial features: curling locks of hair, a nose with an aristocratic aquiline bridge, a spirited flush, and soft lines of the mouth transitioning into a resolute chin. This portrait will make an excellent acquisition for a collection dedicated to the captured likenesses of bygone eras.
DETAILS:
Artist: Signed lower left, "Wedlich Fr., 1842". Unidentified European professional artist.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Image dimensions (approx.): 20 x 16.3 cm (7.9 x 6.4 inches).
Condition: Overall in good condition with age-related, such as tiny paint losses and craquelure.
Framed dimensions (approx.): 28.3 x 24.8 cm (11.1 x 9.8 inches).
Frame: Overall in good condition, with age-related wear including scuffs and chips.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Shipping: Approx. weight 0.7 kg; packed weight approx. 2-3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available.
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Colours and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.