A Mid 19thC French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman c.1860 sub-Curios Though they commonly avoid interaction

Though they commonly avoid interaction with humans

He obviously had a good sense of humour but what did he do

The specimens themselves are in super order with 90% remaining in tact and pinned

his increasing skill as a caricaturist attracted attention beyond Yorkshire

The table is in very good overall condition

A Mid 19thC French School Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman c.1860 sub-Curios Though they commonly avoid interactionOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1860 The Canvas: 24. 25 high x 19. 75 wide In Frame: 34. 5 high x 30. 5 wide x 2. 75 deep The half length portrait of a discerning middle aged French gentleman having a goatee beard and moustache, and looking out towards the distance, painted in oils on canvas, the sitter shown in a thick black overcoat with a white collared under garment, the work presented in its original chunky ebonised