Old painting, portrait of a gentleman, dated 1928 located in Naples

Beautiful portrait from the front representing a gentleman, dandy with a bow tie and the legion of honor in buttonhole. Mixed technique on paper, (fat pencil, black pencil and colors) on beige background. This gentleman has an officer's rosette of the legion of honor, on the buttonhole of his costume, and a black bow tie. All in a gilded wooden frame, glazed, with a white mat. At the bottom left, the drawing is signed (to be identified), dated 1928 is located at the excelsior hotel in naples (italy). A hotel very famous at that time, for being the hotel of kings, princes, aristocrats, politicians, artists... Of the belle époque with prestigious dinners and big balls. This character is obviously very proud to pose with his gummy hair with a slight melancholic look. Condition: it is in very good condition except for a slight small friction under a nostril and on the suit. Very decorative, it is ready to be hung for lovers of portraits and this time, this painting will tastefully decorate your interior. Frame size h 53cm l 43cm.

Ref. : X8FPDY4B