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Fine Regency Portrait of a Gentleman
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Fine Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century
Sold 23 June 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. The work is done to a very high standard and in particular captures the face beautifully. The gentleman is dressed very formally in black, with his hand resting on books, which may well indicate that he is a professional man such as a lawyer or politician. The style of the portrait is similar to that of Sir Thomas Lawrence and his paintings of politicians. The work is in good untouched condition. The frame is most likely the original and of a very good quality but has been over painted gold at some point, however it still has a great period look. The whole is a good example of Regency period portraiture with a huge amount of period decorative appeal. C.1820.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 25 by 30

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Regency Oil Painting to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090137
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A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. The work is done to a very high standard and in particular captures the face beautifully.
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The gentleman is dressed very formally in black, with his hand resting on books, which may well indicate that he is a professional man such as a lawyer or politician.
Prometheus Antiques

The style of the portrait is similar to that of Sir Thomas Lawrence and his paintings of politicians. The work is in good untouched condition. The frame is most likely the original and of a very good quality but has been over painted gold at some point, however it still has a great period look. The whole is a good example of Regency period portraiture with a huge amount of period decorative appeal. C.1820.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 25 by 30

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Regency Oil Painting to the Regency era.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
63.5cm (25.00")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090137
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An oil portrait of a gentleman in period attire, housed within an ornate, heavily carved gold-gilt frame.
Fine Regency portrait of a gentleman
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An oil portrait of a gentleman in period attire, housed within an ornate, heavily carved gold-gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrnate gilt moulding, Scroll corners, Figurative subject
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 63.5 cm (25 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

Regency portraiture, spanning the early 19th century, typically features classical proportions, sober or naturalistic attire for sitters, and an emphasis on psychological depth influenced by the transition from neoclassical to romantic ideals.

Artists of this era predominantly used oil paints applied to stretched linen canvases, often housed in heavy, ornate plaster-gilded wooden frames featuring composition ornament moulded details.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the canvas weave, manual stretcher construction using wedge keys, historical hand-mixed pigment composition, craquelure patterns, and the presence of period framing techniques.

Pairing a formal historical portrait with clean, modern architectural lines creates a striking juxtaposition that highlights the artworks rich texture and deep tonal palette without overwhelming the space.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures and relative humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and keeping canvases away from heat sources to mitigate cracking and canvas degradation.
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