French School (19th century), Portrait of a Prelate

Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned; half-length portrait of a prelate wearing black and white preaching bands in the French style and gold cross over a grey mozzetta and white alb with lace trim; presented in a period ebonized and gilt frame.

Frame dimensions 32 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.

Allover craquelure with some areas of cleavage; stretcher marks; rubbing and minor chipping to frame.