Antique English oval gentleman's portrait, 18th century

Beautiful and important antique painting of the English school with an oval portrait of a gentleman in a red jacket and scarf, oil on canvas, complete with a rectangular frame, datable around the second half of the 18th century. Splendid portrait of excellent pictorial quality with great attention to details, the painter's mastery in capturing the subject's relaxed expression with a gaze that reveals an austere and decisive character is really excellent. The painting is accompanied by a beautiful 20th century gilded wooden frame, well made and perfect for enhancing the artwork. The painting has been relined. Price negotiable.