This past weekend I stopped by Goodwood, one of my favorite shops here in my DC neighborhood, and fell in love with a certain gentleman that I brought home.
I had an unfortunate accident where a large framed watercolor in this very spot on my gallery wall fell off and shattered 3 weeks ago (in the middle of the night of course). It was fate. I was free to bring home the gentleman and as he's the only portrait I own, I feel I need to name him. Any ideas, would love to hear them?
Hi, Stefan! First, I like the peek into you gallery - it makes me want to see a bit more. As to the gentleman, I believe his name was Grandon, and that he was actually related to you.
ReplyDeleteHe seems aristocratic & stolid, so I considered Nigel, Geoffrey, & Roger, but then I thought he could also make a passable 007. So I keep coming back to James. But definitely not Jim.
ReplyDeleteA marvelous find, and I believe he is dressed for the hunt. I might suggest, perhaps, naming him Chauncey Pierrepont?
ReplyDeleteHe looks perfect against your wall! What a find. As to names?? he looks a bit like a Cedric
ReplyDeleteHe's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteperfect, it was meant to be. he could be confused as a Nigel however MAXIM is what he answers to- pgt
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine gentleman. I know Mother would approve.
ReplyDeleteEnchante, Sir Charles Montague III.
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I am liking Reggie's Chauncey, or simply The Gent and then people can free associate! Love the portrait!
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Karena
Art by Karena
He looks like an old photo of the actor Gary Cooper-handsome, reserved, and mysterious.
ReplyDeleteGodfrey. Well healed and off on an adventure, pretending to be someone he is not to win the favor of a lady. He reminds me of the movie, one of my favorite "screwball" comedies, My Man Godfrey.
ReplyDeleteI agree with anon that he looks like Gary Cooper, but I think I would call him Jay Gatsby...or Jock Whitney. He is perfect for your salon. Love those meant to be moments. Glass shattering in the night? SPOOKY!
ReplyDeleteAnd his second name is Godley, Grandon Godley!
ReplyDeleteOh, he's just marvelous! I have a feeling I would love all the pictures on your gallery wall...Hm, he looks like an Alistair to me or perhaps a William. Possibly an Edmund...or a Hugh.:)
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I love him. So distinguished but a little jaunty and fun. Maybe Sir Charles Clarkston Chittenworth III
ReplyDeleteWould DADDY work?
ReplyDeleteSo many good suggestions here! I love Cedric....And Chauncey Pierrepont! I'll have to do some thinking on this.
ReplyDeleteMark, my apartment was photographed 2 years ago for apartment therapy -i have a link on my sidebar. It has all changed somewhat of course as collections grow and change but it's still similar.
Blue - we have a winner! DADDY! haha
ReplyDeleteMy goodness he is handsome. I thought Gary Cooper at first glance. Fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteCan't add to the names above, they are all suitable.
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Why, that's Hamish VanAscot, of course!
ReplyDeleteGrenville Waddington the III. That's actually a real person, a polo player and (at least back in the 90s) Captain of the Queen's Life Guard.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the actor George Sanders.
ReplyDeleteHow about Court Crowninshield IV, or Grand Duke Leopold IV of Bellefontaine and Bonbord.
ReplyDeleteJust came upon your blog for the first time. What a treat!
ReplyDeleteAs for the gentleman -- definitely Nick. You see, he's all-American, so Nigel and Reggie don't quite cut it. But Nick -- ready for swanky cocktails or rugged adventure. Definitely a Nick.
Looks like a perfect fit! Can't wait to hear what you name him...
ReplyDeleteEnchanting story and I would not mind being introduced to him... His name could be
ReplyDeleteSir Nelson Ashford? Retired Admiral?
Enjoy his company!
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I name thee:
ReplyDelete"Sir Llewellyn Fraser, KT, OBI"
KDM
I love monosyllabic consonant-rife Englishy names that sound like phlegmy coughs. Like Ralph, Garth and Heath.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Archibald. He is so good looking in a very classy 40's sort of way.
ReplyDeleteHe's absolutely lovely. And such kind eyes.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved the oddness of English names that aren't pronounced anywhere near the way they are written.
My vote is for: St. John Cholmondely (pronounced "Sinjin Chumley").
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love him... my first thought was herbert... do not ask me why... but james is quite nice as well...
ReplyDeletehe is a smashing addition... but then again i am a portrait lover of all sorts... xx
Incredible chalk drawing Mr. A.D. If I didn't know better, I'd say he looks like a Reynolds.
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Reynolds
Well, he's quite wonderful and dashing, whatever name he's bequeathed and I'm just enjoying all your reader's suggestions! My thinking cap is still on...
ReplyDeleteMy suggestion is Goodwin as an ode to the shop Goodwood where he formally resided!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the "crash" but it has at least it has a happy outcome!!!
I think the store set you up nicely, no need for a Mr. or any kind of title, just - Goodwood.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking the first four letters from your profession and your blog, and calling him Arch.
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a Percy to me.
ReplyDelete(As in, Percy Plushbottom -- or even Sir Percy Throttlebush, Bt.)
The gentleman looks to me like a Monte--as in actor Robert Montgomery whom he very much resembles.(psst-Slim sent me)
ReplyDeleteLove this dapper Gary Cooper look alike as well - so genteel - perfect for your classic sensibility!
ReplyDeleteHe's fabulous---and he looks very familiar. A scan of society photos (particularly those form the equestrian set) from, say, 1930through 1960 might just find your gentleman at Belmont, Hialeah or Saratoga.
ReplyDeleteMust say that I find Percy, Chauncey, etc., a little too prissy. As Reggie says, this guy is dressed for foxhunting, not an afternoon of poetry.
Great find.
RB
I think he should be called
ReplyDeleteKinvara of the Galways
I also love the suggestion of calling him Daddy
Helen Tilston
Jack?)) As Jack Lemon?))
ReplyDeleteSir Oliver Lennox will do handsomely!
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