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18th Century Portrait of a Nobleman. Irish School.
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18th Century Portrait of a Nobleman. Irish School.

18th century
Sold 24 March 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

An 18th century Irish School portrait of a nobleman of good proportions.

The sitter is wearing a red and gold tunic coat with white shirt and wig before a black background. The work is housed in an ebonised and gilt frame.

There is some light craquelure throughout but generally the work remains in a good condition throughout and presents well.

Provenance: West Cork, Ireland.

Dimensions (including frame):-

Height: 89.5cm

Width: 76.5cm

Depth: 5cm

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128424
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7721
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Description
An 18th century Irish School portrait of a nobleman of good proportions.

The sitter is wearing a red and gold tunic coat with white shirt and wig before a black background. The work is housed in an ebonised and gilt frame.

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There is some light craquelure throughout but generally the work remains in a good condition throughout and presents well.
Harrington Antiques

Provenance: West Cork, Ireland.

Dimensions (including frame):-

Height: 89.5cm

Width: 76.5cm

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 Painting to the 18th Century.

Height
89.5cm (35.24")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128424
Dealers Internal Ref
7721
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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An 18th-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a red coat and powdered wig, set inside a dark carved frame.
18th Century Portrait Of A Nobleman. Irish School.
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An 18th-century oil portrait of a nobleman wearing a red coat and powdered wig, set inside a dark carved frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsPowdered wig, Period attire, Formal portraiture, Chiaroscuro lighting
  • SizeH 89.5 cm (35 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Eighteenth-century portraiture frequently focused on aristocracy and nobility, characterised by formal poses, detailed period attire, and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting influenced by European academic traditions.

Traditional works from this period were typically painted in oil on stretched linen canvas, housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining canvas weave, pigment composition via scientific analysis, craquelure patterns, stretcher frame construction, and historical provenance records.

Historic portraits create a sophisticated focal point when paired with minimalist contemporary furnishings, adding depth, narrative, and textural contrast to a room.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and periodic cleaning by a professional art restorer.
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