A Chinese export oil painting of Confucius, dating from the 19th century. Portrait of a pensive Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 BC-479 BC). With his log grey beard and red hat, he gazes outward. Provenance: estate of Peter Kellogg,founder and CEO of Mediacom, Chester, NY.
H. 29" (73.6 cm), D. 22" (55.9 cm)

Condition: Good condition with surface wear, small holes in canvass upper right corner, nick in upper left area. Some crackling in paint throughout. Frame has nicks.

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