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British School Oil Portrait of a Young Lady Seated and Holding a Book - 19th Century
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British School Oil Portrait of a Young Lady Seated and Holding a Book - 19th Century

19th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A very decorative 19th century British school oil painting on canvas of a young lady, with dark curly hair, holding a book. She is dressed in a muslin gown with pink ribbons. In some respects it is a naive painting which enhances its charm. It is framed in a gilt frame and measures 40cm high x 35cm width (inc frame) and the actual painting is 30cm high x 25cm width. The condition is generally good, but there is some age related wear.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
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SA1128357
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BBE
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A very decorative 19th century British school oil painting on canvas of a young lady, with dark curly hair, holding a book. She is dressed in a muslin gown with pink ribbons. In some respects it is a naive painting which enhances its charm.
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It is framed in a gilt frame and measures 40cm high x 35cm width (inc frame) and the actual painting is 30cm high x 25cm width.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

The condition is generally good, but there is some age related wear.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128357
Dealers Internal Ref
BBE
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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An antique oil portrait of a seated young lady holding a book, set inside a heavy stepped giltwood frame.
British School Oil Portrait of a Young Lady Seated and Holding a Book - 19th Century
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An antique oil portrait of a seated young lady holding a book, set inside a heavy stepped giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood, gilt gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigurative composition, Gilt frame, Portraiture
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 35 cm (14 in)

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The term British School refers to artists trained or working in Britain, encompassing centuries of portraiture traditions ranging from formal aristocratic commissions to more intimate provincial works.

These works are commonly executed in oil paint applied to stretched woven canvas or wooden panels, housed within giltwood or plaster frames.

Authentication involves examining canvas weave characteristics, stretcher construction, pigment composition, craquelure patterns, and frame joinery consistent with the period.

An antique portrait creates a strong focal point when hung against dark or neutral walls, pairing effectively with both traditional period furniture and modern minimalist decor.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity and temperature levels, and consulting a professional conservator for cleaning.
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