{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-pastel-portrait-of-aloysius-kunsch-in-gilt-wood-frame","title":"Antique German Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman, Mid 19th Century Framed Biedermeier Male Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique German pastel portrait of a gentleman, dating to the mid-19th century.\u003cbr\u003eThe work is executed in pastel on paper laid on board and shows a seated gentleman in dark formal clothing, with restrained modelling of the face and a muted atmospheric background. It is a well-preserved example of 19th-century German portraiture, presented under glass in its period wooden frame with gilt detailing.\u003cbr\u003eThe sitter is identified on the reverse by a handwritten inscription as Aloysius Kunsch, born 11 August 1813 and died 1879. This inscription provides useful historical and family provenance, but the main interest of the work is as an authentic antique German gentleman’s portrait.\u003cbr\u003eThe portrait is initialled “O.K.” in the lower right corner. The artist has not been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003eFrame\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 52 cm \/ 20.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 45 cm \/ 17.7 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 2 cm \/ 0.8 inches\u003cbr\u003eImage\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 35 cm \/ 13.8 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 27 cm \/ 10.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Pastel on paper laid on board\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Gentleman portrait\u003cbr\u003eIdentified sitter: Aloysius Kunsch, 1813–1879\u003cbr\u003eDate: Mid-19th century\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Biedermeier \/ 19th century\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003eInitials: “O.K.” lower right\u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Under glass, period wooden frame with gilt detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The portrait is in excellent antique condition, with very good preservation of the pastel surface and sitter’s features.\u003cbr\u003eThe frame shows minor chips and wear to the gilt finish, consistent with age. The reverse retains old backing, age-related wear and the handwritten sitter identification. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52690062573911,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/9571\/8999\/files\/eb28bb9c-9cac-4ae4-902d-0494e1a198fb.png?v=1780406879","url":"https:\/\/theartandchaos.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-pastel-portrait-of-aloysius-kunsch-in-gilt-wood-frame","provider":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}