Oil on canvas, late 18th century, the anonymous sitter wearing a regulation blue uniform coat having ample gold bullion and two epaulettes. Presented in a later gilt oval frame.

DOA 16 3/4 x 13 5/8 in.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Some craquelure and light rubbing; scuffs to the frame.