19th C. Oil/Can Italian Catholic Bishop

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We are delighted to offer this superb 19th century oil on canvas full length portrait of and Italian Roman Catholic bishop. The painting is unsigned.

The painting depicts a Roman Catholic bishop, of Italian origin we think, wearing choir dress, which consists of his cappa magna or long robe with ermine shoulder cape, under which he is wearing a purple cassock over which there is a beautiful lace rochet. He is wearing a gold pectoral cross with precious stones on a gold chain and his single stone episcopal ring on the third finger of his right hand. On his head he is wearing his biretta. R.C. bishops wear purple or amaranth red choir dress, while cardinals wear bright red. The execution of the lacework is exquisite.

The painting has been executed on an English canvas and was framed in London, so we presume that the artist was English, although we cannot be sure.

The painting is framed in a 3 5/8" ornate gilt frame and it is ready to hang.

Medium Oils on canvas
PriceSOLD Price confidential so please don't ask. Thank you. DimensionsImage size 25 1/2" x 15 5/8" - 64.75cm x 39.75cm Frame size 32 7/8" x 22 7/8" - 83.5cm x 58.1cm Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Oil Paintings Date Late Victorian Late Victorian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas Origin British Artist Unknown Artist Condition Condition Very good. The canvas is clean and has no repairs. There is fine craquelure present commensurate with age. The frame is in good condition with minor age related wear but no losses. Item code as237a024 Status Sold

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