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Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)
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Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)

19th century
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Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)

A portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (nee Bower) 1825-1886, grand-daughter of John Bower of Middlethorpe Hall, Yorkshire. Oil on Canvas, indistinctly signed and dated 1882.

A large and well executed painting with lots of detail. Carved giltwood and gesso frame. Sourced directly from descendants of the sitter it is the first time this painting has been marketed.

The painting is in very good condition. It has been lightly cleaned and is free from any major damages. There has been a small repair to the reverse of the canvas. The frame has been lightly cleaned and is in good order with a few small knocks and minor losses.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

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Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08815675
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Date 1882 lower left: painted alongside an indistinct signature.
Fine craquelure across the dark ground: natural ageing of oil paint on canvas.
Costume with mourning veil and jet-like black lace: late Victorian fashion.
Gilded gesso frame: construction and corner cracking typical of late 19th-century framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116525
Description
Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)
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A portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (nee Bower) 1825-1886, grand-daughter of John Bower of Middlethorpe Hall, Yorkshire.
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Oil on Canvas, indistinctly signed and dated 1882.

fig 1. A Victorian oil portrait depicting an elderly woman in dark dress with a lace collar, framed within a gilded moulding.
fig 1. Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)

A large and well executed painting with lots of detail. Carved giltwood and gesso frame. Sourced directly from descendants of the sitter it is the first time this painting has been marketed.

The painting is in very good condition. It has been lightly cleaned and is free from any major damages. There has been a small repair to the reverse of the canvas. The frame has been lightly cleaned and is in good order with a few small knocks and minor losses.

fig 2. A Victorian oil portrait depicting an elderly woman in dark dress with a lace collar, framed within a gilded moulding.
fig 2. Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Nationwide delivery available through our network of reliable couriers. Please get in touch for an accurate quote to your location.

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Oil Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08815675
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Date 1882 lower left: painted alongside an indistinct signature.
Fine craquelure across the dark ground: natural ageing of oil paint on canvas.
Costume with mourning veil and jet-like black lace: late Victorian fashion.
Gilded gesso frame: construction and corner cracking typical of late 19th-century framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116525
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A Victorian oil portrait depicting an elderly woman in dark dress with a lace collar, framed within a gilded moulding.
Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of Mary Anne Sykes (1825-1886)
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGilt frame, Egg-and-dart moulding, Lace collar, Acanthus corner detailing
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 105 cm (41 in)

This Victorian oil on canvas portrait depicts Mary Anne Sykes (nee Bower), who lived from 1825 to 1886. The artwork displays a dark brown palette and portrays an elderly woman wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar, a bonnet with a dark veil, and a circular brooch at her neck. The painting is set inside a carved giltwood and gesso frame featuring acanthus leaf detailing at the corners and egg-and-dart moulding along the inner edge. Measuring 124 cm high and 105 cm wide, the portrait is indistinctly signed and dated 1882 on the canvas, while the reverse shows a small repair. The frame exhibits minor knocks and small losses from age. In a modern interior, this piece works well displayed above a living room mantelpiece or in a traditional dining room. The dark tones of the oil paint and the gilded wooden frame create a focal point against a chimney breast or hallway wall. The portrait brings historic character and documented nineteenth-century genealogy to a home gallery arrangement or study setting without requiring extensive surrounding decoration.

FAQs

Victorian portraiture traditionally focused on realistic depictions of sitters, capturing character, social standing, and detailed attire through formal compositions and controlled studio lighting prevalent during the 19th century.

Artists painted with oil pigments on stretched linen or cotton canvas, whilst frames were typically constructed from pine wood layered with plaster composition ornament and finished with applied gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces generally feature natural surface craquelure, historic oxidation on the reverse canvas and stretcher bars, and hand-gilded timber frames showing genuine age-related wear to the composition details.

Position a framed portrait above a sideboard or mantelpiece as a focal point, contrasting the dark canvas tones and rich gilded frame against neutral walls or contemporary furniture.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting the frame gently with a soft dry brush while avoiding water, detergents, or chemical cleaners on the paint surface.
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