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A rather nice early 19th Century English school full length portrait of a gentleman with his horse and dog in a landscape, labelled: “The Right Hon. Lord Wharton

The portrait in good order, the original gilt frame having suffered numerous losses.

Height 68cm Width 55cm (framed)

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

68cm (26.77")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1130684

Description

A rather nice early 19th Century English school full length portrait of a gentleman with his horse and dog in a landscape, labelled: “The Right Hon. Lord Wharton

The portrait in good order, the original gilt frame having suffered numerous losses.

Height 68cm Width 55cm (framed)

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

68cm (26.77")

Width

55cm (21.65")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1130684

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt compo
ColourGold
MotifsFigurative portraiture, Equestrian elements, Scrollwork gilt frame
SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Early 19th-century portraiture frequently transitioned from neoclassical stiffness towards romanticism, often featuring naturalistic settings, expressive brushwork, and subjects depicted in atmospheric landscapes.

These works typically utilise woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden stretcher frames, painted with ground pigments suspended in drying oils like linseed, and housed in heavily ornamented compo or carved giltwood frames.

Authenticity is evaluated through microscopic examination of craquelure patterns, canvas oxidation, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures or stamps, and pigment analysis under ultraviolet light.

Pairing a traditional gilt-framed canvas with minimalist modern walls creates a striking focal point, allowing the historical narrative to anchor a contemporary living space.

Maintain stable relative humidity and temperature levels, avoid direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and consult a professional conservator for periodic cleaning and canvas tension adjustments.