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French Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting
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French Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 19 March 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles
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Description

Early 19th century (possibly earlier) portrait of a lady probably by a follower of Jean Baptiste Greuze.

A similar/original is found in the Chateau de Chantilly. The oil on canvas is mounted in a beautiful foliate gilt, wooden frame.

Dimensions - 54 x 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Antique Oil Painting to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1082730
Description
Early 19th century (possibly earlier) portrait of a lady probably by a follower of Jean Baptiste Greuze.

A similar/original is found in the Chateau de Chantilly. The oil on canvas is mounted in a beautiful foliate gilt, wooden frame.

Dimensions - 54 x 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Antique Oil Painting to the 1800s.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1082730
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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An antique oil painting depicting a close-up portrait of a woman with brown hair and draped fabric.
French Portrait of a Lady - Antique Oil Painting
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An antique oil painting depicting a close-up portrait of a woman with brown hair and draped fabric.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialOil paint, Linen canvas, Wood stretcher
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsDraped fabric, Expressive gaze, Soft chiaroscuro
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Historical portrait paintings often emphasise realistic human representation, dramatic use of light and shadow, and classical compositions that reflect the cultural values of their era.

Authentic period works are typically constructed using woven linen or hemp canvas stretched over a wooden frame, painted with traditional linseed-oil-based pigments.

Authentification involves examining the canvas weave for age-related tension and oxidation, inspecting the stretcher bars for hand-cut joinery, and viewing the pigment under ultraviolet light to check for modern restoration.

An antique portrait can serve as a striking focal point in a contemporary space, contrasting clean modern lines with historic depth when framed appropriately and hung at eye level.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and dusting gently with a soft, dry brush without applying chemical cleaners.
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