Mid-19th-Century Spanish School Portrait Of Francisco Agustín Silvela Y Blanco

Mid-19th-Century Spanish School Portrait Of Francisco Agustín Silvela Y BlancoThis mid 19th century oil painting depicts Francisco Agustn Silvela Y Blanco, the Spanish Minister of Grace and Justice. Since this enigmatic painting arrived here, it's reminded us of why we work tirelessly to uncover the hidden depths of older works. Its unsigned, and details of the sitter were lost to time. The only clue to its history, a gold chain bearing the word Justicia, Spanish for justice. With this intriguing lead, we discovered that the

This exquisitely rendered early 19th-century anatomical engraving once formed part of the Icones Anatomicae - a set of four volumes depicting various parts of the body

Light craquelure but the paint layer is stable

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 44” x 36½” / 112cm x 93cmYear of creation: 1911Condition: Artwork presents well with no issues

the delineation of this work is credited to the lady of the house

A classically-inspired maiden with a celestial air

Artwork in excellent condition and frame with minor losses

Bastin believed that black was the “queen of all colours” and this is a good example of his philosophy

Perched on her favourite chair by the window

we see a bustling street

This early 20th-century impressionistic oil painting by German artist Hans Von Heider (1867-1952) depicts an elevated view of the Isar Valley in Germany

He undertook many study trips to southern Europe

It was acquired from an auction of various works