Bidspirit auction | Classic painting with oil portrait

Classic painting with oil portrait of a bearded old man - Classical-style oil painting on canvas or panel, depicting a three-quarter portrait of an elderly man with a gray beard and hair, wearing a dark tunic and a reddish cloak over his shoulders. The figure firmly grasps what appears to be the hilt of a sword or a carved ornamental staff. The composition is notable for its striking interplay of light and shadow (chiaroscuro) against a completely dark, neutral background, which highlights the expression on his face. It comes framed in a simple gilded wooden frame with subtle linear moldings. Dimensions: 70 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 3 cm thick (frame). The winner will need to collect it from the designated location.