Portrait Of A Gentleman With An Earring Medium 100 achieved for ‘The Orange

100 achieved for ‘The Orange Seller’ at Christie’s in 2006

The portrait is housed within what appears to be its original giltwood frame

William E Johnson (b

inscribed on the reverse and housed within a good later foliate frame with pierced corners

Frame in good shape with some light age-related wear

Portrait Of A Gentleman With An Earring Medium 100 achieved for ‘The OrangeA 19th century portrait of a fine bearded gentleman dressed to the nines and adorned with bling. Unusually, hes wearing a gold earring in his right ear along with a brooch and a gold ring. In his right hand, hes also holding a fancy cigarette holder which is quite prominently painted. His outfit fits the style of the 1870s when coats were sometimes paired with lighter coloured trousers and bowties pointed downwards. We purchased the portrait from a