Old painting, portrait of a man of letters signed dated 1863

Antique painting, oil on canvas depicting a bourgeois man, sitting in an armchair decorated with lion heads, and on one side, a bookcase and on the other side, a table covered with a placemat. His right hand is in his jacket and his left hand is holding a partially open book. He is wearing a bow tie. He has a proud look, showing his success. The face is very expressive and the proportions of the painting are very well done. It has undergone cleaning which has partially revealed a signature (illegible) and a date 1863 on the left side next to the lion in the armchair. Over time, it has undergone small restorations visible on the back by small glued pieces. It is an easy size to place anywhere with or without a frame. Ideal for decorating an office, boudoir or even an English-style living room. Fast and careful shipping. Size: h 55.5 cm l 46 cm. Favor delivery by Colissimo, and especially not to relay lockers because the package is too fragile and too large to fit in the lockers