F.M. Bennett 1923 Signed Oil Painting Gentleman Playing Cards Pipe Antique For Sale

This antique painting is being sold in as-found, unrestored condition. There is significant visible age-related cracking/craquelure to the painted surface, including areas of heavier cracking, as well as some flaking/paint loss and general surface wear. The antique gilt frame also shows chips, scratches, losses and wear consistent with age.Please enlarge and carefully examine all photographs, particularly the close-up photographs showing the cracking and surface condition. Photos are considered part of the condition description.The painting has not been professionally cleaned or restored during my ownership.The painting is signed F.M. Bennett and dated 1923. I have not had the painting professionally authenticated or appraised, so it is being offered based on the visible signature, date and characteristics shown in the photographs.Wonderful early 20th-century interior scene featuring a gentleman playing cards, smoking a pipe, with a teacup and period furnishings.Artwork: 9.75” × 13.25”.