Handsome Man with Mustache, Bowler, and Unbuttoned Buttons, Antique Tintype gift for art student This little Austrian masterpiece is

This little Austrian masterpiece is for sure among my very favorites I've seen

and in this case very much their work clothes

but there looks to be some writing

I think these have quite a bit of age to them--there is craquelure and a wonderful warmth to the varnished surfaces--perhaps with the bookend bases added later

nailed on to the body

Handsome Man with Mustache, Bowler, and Unbuttoned Buttons, Antique Tintype gift for art student This little Austrian masterpiece isJust a terrific portrait I think. Very handsome and appearing very at ease, including for the gape between the unbuttoned buttons on his vest. (Looks as if he might reach inside and pull out four Aces! ) I also really like the effect of the slightly wavering arches above and below framing him, as if he were being viewed through a makeshift scope. The fabric draped over the arm of the chair lends a sort of grandmotherly sweetness, too. 3 1 2" x 2 1 2".