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John,
Did you use a polarizer on your lens when you photographed this oil? Some of the details seem washed out, especially in the blue suit.
That said, I find the portrait well designed and the various elements, ie. books, picture quite elegantly balanced. The pose is appropriate,relaxed and the shape of the suit is nicely done.
Some minor points, I would have liked to see some more variation and richness in the color. The background could have use more light to dark ratio to create some drama, with a darker yellow behind the light of the face, the reverse of what you have, to emphasize the light side of the face and give it more form. The skin-tones need some more richness as well, something that could be solved by a quick on site color study from life. The eyes are a bit strong and could use some softening. I would have liked to see some depth in the folds of the suit but that maybe the problem with your image. The shoulders need some smoothing out and more attention could be paid to the drawing in the neck and collar area.
These are not glaring and do not diminish this commendable portrait, which you should be proud of and your client deservedly happy with.
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