England
The portrait likely depicts a jurist or professional and is identified at top right – and its style speaks to Riley’s oeuvre. The sitters attire remains a key indicator of age and status, but the wig’s style suggests a post-1691 date, prompting consideration of other artists (e.g., Kneller, active 1690s–1720s).John Riley, a prominent English portrait painter, flourished in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He studied with Isaac Fuller and Gerard Soest and was considered during his lifetime as one of England’s best native painters.” He excelled in capturing the facial features of his sitters and is known to have painted royalty. He was appointed jointly as Principal Painter in Ordinary to King William III and Queen Mary with Godfrey Kneller in 1688. Sir William Monson, a prominent Whig politician, was one of his fashionable sitters. Riley collaborated with John Closterman and welcomed other artists in his studio.
Item Date: Late 17th to early 18th century
Measurement: Frame: 32.5" x 37.25" site: 24.5" x 29.5"
Material: Oil on canvas
Item Condition: Generally, it is very good with only very old trivial touches and a puncture as depicted which we can have restored. Frame and stretcher appear to be original.
Price: $4,950
SKU 1529-1
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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