Regency gent

I don't often see regency gents as Elvis impersonators but here he is, complete with frothing chest hair and a mullet. There's always a risk in removing earlier over-painting but this gamble paid off and revealed under the hirsuteness is a rather nice frilly shirt and neck scarf.

American folk art, portrait of a woman holding a book.

American folk art, portrait of a woman holding a book. Circa 1830.

Johannes Karel Leurs

Johannes Karel Leurs Dutch 1865 - 1938.

Stored in a damp place. Frame mouldings are turning to dust or are missing. The painting has flaking paint and is bloomed bottom right, hiding a figure, several chickens and the signature of Johannes Laurs. 

The finished artwork with repaired frame and gold leaf application.

Nineteenth century oil on canvas, pond with frogs.

 Nineteenth century oil on canvas, pond with frogs, newts otter and lily pads. Just needed a clean and a frame.

Portrait circa 1850s.

Portrait by Leopoldo Bearzotti (fl.1868-1880). Strangely, this gent has a green button sewn to his lapel.

N.B: Possibly the green button worn at his lapel is a replacement for the green enamel darts of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus - until the enamelled button/medal was produced.

Hmm, always nice: