Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Falconer

Date Created: 02 November 2017

Author: Sir Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore born 1559.

Source: The Internet

Owner: 1stdibs

Location: USA

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  • United Kingdom
  • Falcon
  • Painting
  • 16th Century
  • Hunting
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Antique 16th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Falconer.

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Portrait of a gentleman falconer wearing an Elizabethan jacket and standing with his dog while holding his hooded falcon and a ball. Inscribed in the upper left field: Anno Domine 1503. Brass plaque on the frame: Sir Amyas Bampfylde of Poltimore born 1559. In a gilt and ebonized frame. Label refers to an English gentleman from Poltimore, Devon England. With a later lining. Condition: some spot losses, crackelure overall.

Details

  • In the Style Of
    Renaissance
  • Place of Origin
    Europe
  • Date of Manufacture
    16th Century
  • Wear
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Dimensions
    52 in.Hx43 in.Wx1.5 in.D
    132 cmHx109 cmWx4 cmD
  • Seller Location
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Seller Reference Number
    68152
  • Number of Items
    1
  • Reference Number
    LU175528902173

 

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