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19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Oil on Canvas.
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19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Oil on Canvas.

19th century
Sold 29 July 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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A wonderfully charismatic 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman with drapes to the background. Whilst in a dour position within both the seat and composition itself, the sitter's expression is rather wry.

The work is housed in a giltwood frame which has some knocks and signs of wear but generally presents well. A handwritten note is verso behind a polythene covering - largely illegible but those parts that are decipherable indicate it to be a prayer or prose in memoriam. 

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 49cm

Width: 43cm

Depth: 5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102876
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7730
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A wonderfully charismatic 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman with drapes to the background.
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Whilst in a dour position within both the seat and composition itself, the sitter's expression is rather wry.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. An antique 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, set within a heavy moulded gold frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman. Oil on Canvas.

The work is housed in a giltwood frame which has some knocks and signs of wear but generally presents well. A handwritten note is verso behind a polythene covering - largely illegible but those parts that are decipherable indicate it to be a prayer or prose in memoriam. 

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 49cm

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 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102876
Dealers Internal Ref
7730
Harrington Antiques
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An antique 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, set within a heavy moulded gold frame.
19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman. Oil on Canvas.
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An antique 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, set within a heavy moulded gold frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century
  • MaterialOil on canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold, Blue, Brown
  • MotifsSitter in formal attire, Draped curtain background, Chiaroscuro lighting, Ornate gilded frame
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century portraiture shifted from idealised neoclassical representations towards a more realistic, psychological depiction of the sitter, often influenced by romanticism and later realism.

These works typically utilise hand-woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames, primed with gesso, and painted with traditional linseed oil-based pigments, housed in gilded wood frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas ageing, crackle patterns in the oil paint, hand-forged or period framing techniques, and stretcher frame construction consistent with nineteenth-century joinery.

An antique oil painting adds gravitas and depth when hung against richly coloured walls, integrated into a gallery wall, or placed in a minimalist setting to create a striking contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity and temperature control, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding moisture or harsh chemical cleaners on the canvas and antique frame.
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