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18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Old Master School. Oil on Panel.
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18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Old Master School. Oil on Panel.

18th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

An outstanding Old Master School 18th century portrait of a gentleman. Oil on paper, laid to panel.

The portrait depicts a bearded man in a brown suit with white collar. The features are meticulously depicted with outstanding use of light throughout the face. There are some paint losses to the extremities and a small historic crease to the cheek. High gloss varnish. The whole is housed in a later gilt frame which displays well.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 55cm

Width: 43cm

Depth: 5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100819
Dealers Internal Reference
7467
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An outstanding Old Master School 18th century portrait of a gentleman. Oil on paper, laid to panel.

The portrait depicts a bearded man in a brown suit with white collar. The features are meticulously depicted with outstanding use of light throughout the face. There are some paint losses to the extremities and a small historic crease to the cheek. High gloss varnish. The whole is housed in a later gilt frame which displays well.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 55cm

Width: 43cm

Depth: 5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100819
Dealers Internal Ref
7467
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I An 18th-century oil on panel portrait of a bearded gentleman, set within an ornate carved and gilt wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman - Old Master School. Oil on Panel.

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Archive X An 18th-century oil on panel portrait of a bearded gentleman, set within an ornate carved and gilt wooden frame. View X
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An 18th-century oil on panel portrait of a bearded gentleman, set within an ornate carved and gilt wooden frame.
18th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman - Old Master School. Oil on Panel.
Ref: SA1100819
An 18th-century oil on panel portrait of a bearded gentleman, set within an ornate carved and gilt wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Oil Paint, Gilt
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsChiaroscuro lighting, Ornate gilt frame, Textured brushwork
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Old Master school paintings refer to works produced by European artists of high skill before approximately 1800, typically characterised by mastery of naturalistic lighting, layered oil glazes, and psychological depth in portraiture.

Paintings from this era were frequently executed in oil on wooden panels, such as oak or mahogany, prepared with gesso grounds and housed in hand-carved, gilded wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining the panel grain, pigment composition via microscopic analysis, craquelure patterns in the oil layer, and the construction methods of the frame.

Pairing historic portraiture with modern minimalist furniture creates a striking contrast that anchors the room, adding depth, narrative, and textural warmth to neutral walls.

Maintain stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity and temperature, keep out of direct sunlight, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning or varnish maintenance.
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