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Early 19th Century Allegorical Oil on Panel of Scottish Interest
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Early 19th Century Allegorical Oil on Panel of Scottish Interest

19th century
Sold 6 February 2025 · Hand of Glory
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British School of Scottish interest, early 19th Century - An unusual allegorical compositon of a Scottish Laird with a plough and horses beside a ruined tower in a landscape, he is shown doffing his cap to an apparition of a female in classical dress carrying a harp, oil on panel within a Victorian gilt gesso frame.

22.5cm x 29cm (37cm x 43cm including frame).

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the Regency era.

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SA1024921
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SKU00000561
Description
British School of Scottish interest, early 19th Century - An unusual allegorical compositon of a Scottish Laird with a plough and horses beside a ruined tower in a landscape, he is shown doffing his cap to an apparition of a female in classical dress carrying a harp, oil on panel within a Victorian gilt gesso frame.

22.5cm x 29cm (37cm x 43cm including frame).

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1024921
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000561
Hand of Glory
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Archive I An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 19th Century Allegorical Oil on Panel of Scottish Interest

Archive II An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame. View V
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Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame.
Early 19th Century Allegorical Oil on Panel of Scottish Interest
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An early 19th century allegorical oil painting on panel depicting figures in a landscape, enclosed within an ornate gilded frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Early 19th Century]
  • Material[Wood, Oil paint, Gilt gesso]
  • Colour[Gold, Multicoloured]
  • MotifsFigurative scene, Gilded frame, Relief moulding
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Allegorical oil paintings from the 19th century typically use symbolic figures, landscapes, and narrative elements to convey moral, philosophical, or historical messages, rendered with the rich pigment and layering characteristic of the period.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and dusting the surface and frame gently with a soft, dry brush without using liquid cleaners.

An antique painting can serve as a focal point on a dark-painted or neutral wall, creating a sophisticated contrast that bridges traditional heritage with modern minimalist or maximalist design schemes.

Authenticity is determined by examining the ageing of the wood panel, the composition and oxidisation of the oil pigments, craquelure patterns, and the construction techniques of the accompanying period frame.

These works were commonly executed in oil paint directly onto prepared wood panels, often housed within heavy, hand-carved, and gilded wooden frames featuring intricate gesso or compo ornamentation.
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