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C18th Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman in Gilt Frame
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C18th Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman in Gilt Frame

18th century
Sold 24 February 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Description

English School (18th century) - Portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders wearing a grey coat, black waistcoat and white stock, pastel drawing,

Measuring

Height 33 cms

Width 26.5 cms

Depth 2.5 cms

Condition

Picture good, frame is modern

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1046713
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

If you are unhappy with any item I offer a full money back guarantee once the item is safely back in my possession and undamaged as a result of misuse. Please feel free to ring me with any queries you may have, I'm always happy to discuss anything to do with antiques !!

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Description
English School (18th century) - Portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders wearing a grey coat, black waistcoat and white stock, pastel drawing,

Measuring

Height 33 cms

Width 26.5 cms

Depth 2.5 cms

Condition

Picture good, frame is modern

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1046713
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I An 18th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman with powdered hair wearing a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

C18th Pastel Portrait of a Gentleman in Gilt Frame

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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 214
Items Sold 2,538
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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An 18th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman with powdered hair wearing a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
C18th pastel portrait of a gentleman in gilt frame
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An 18th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman with powdered hair wearing a dark coat, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings and Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Pastel Pigment, Wood, Gilt Plaster
  • ColourGilt and Charcoal
  • MotifsPowdered wig, Period cravat, Gilt moulding
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Pastel portraits gained immense popularity during the 18th century across Europe, prized for their soft texture, vibrant pigments, and ability to capture lifelike skin tones. Artists often used pastel on paper or vellum to create intimate depictions of nobility, gentry, and notable figures of the era.

Authentic period pieces typically feature compressed pigment sticks applied to heavy laid paper or parchment, often secured to a wooden stretcher or backing board. They are almost invariably housed behind protective glass within handcrafted wooden frames, frequently finished with gold leaf or gesso detailing.

Authentication involves examining the paper stock for period-appropriate watermarks, inspecting the backing materials and handmade framing nails, and observing the pigment application under magnification. Genuine works will exhibit historical signs of aging, such as subtle foxing or pigment dusting trapped beneath the glass.

Pairing historical portraiture with contemporary interiors creates a striking focal point through high-contrast juxtaposition. Hang the piece on a richly coloured or neutral wall using traditional picture wire, allowing it to anchor a room or complement modern minimalist furniture with a touch of historic depth.

Pastels are extremely delicate and vulnerable to vibration, humidity, and ultraviolet light. They must be framed under glass with a spacer to prevent the surface from touching the glass, and hung away from direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations to protect the fragile pigments.
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