Seated Cavalier with a Stein
Painting on canvas • Kate Street (British, active late 19th century); signed 'K. STREET' in the lower left corner.
Style & Movement
Academic Realism / Genre Painting; influenced by the Troubadour style and the 19th-century fascination with historical costume.
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas; fine-grained brushwork with glazing techniques, typical of late 19th-century academic realism.
Creation Period
Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880-1910)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches; Portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A man in Renaissance-style costume (cavalier) wearing yellow hosen and a slashed doublet, seated at a rustic wooden table with a blue stoneware beer stein and a dagger, set against a neutral, textured wall.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work appears stable but shows signs of age-related degradation common for its period.
Estimated Market Value
$1,200 - $2,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely private collection; the signature indicates a professional artist active in the British Victorian or Edwardian market.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'costume piece' genre popular in the Victorian era, reflecting a nostalgic interest in historical European identity and the romanticized past.
Notable Features
The 'K. STREET' signature is visible in a reddish pigment in the lower left; the gilded 'sunburst' or scalloped frame is a significant decorative element of the period.
Condition Issues
Notable surface dirt and yellowing of the varnish layer; minor craquelure visible in the background; slight frame rubbing along the edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning and varnish removal/replacement; inspection of the canvas tension; display in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light.
Collector Notes
Signed: K. STREET.