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Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty"
Walton House Antiques
for sale €3,803     $4,128
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Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty"

19th century
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Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty" 1823 -1901 Painter of pretty girls often in Spain or Italy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Society of British Artists. Oil on canvas

Dimensions unframed:

height 18" x width 14"

Dimensions framed

height 27" x width 23"

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Painting Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1132605
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NL919
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty" 1823 -1901 Painter of pretty girls often in Spain or Italy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Society of British Artists. Oil on canvas

Dimensions unframed:

fig 1. A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting a seated woman in a pink dress and black lace mantilla, presented within a carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty"

height 18" x width 14"

Dimensions framed

height 27" x width 23"

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Painting Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132605
Dealers Internal Ref
NL919
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty"

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Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting a seated woman in a pink dress and black lace mantilla, presented within a carved giltwood frame.
Oil Painting by William Oliver "A Spanish Beauty"
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A nineteenth-century oil painting depicting a seated woman in a pink dress and black lace mantilla, presented within a carved giltwood frame.
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Victorian portraiture is recognised for its detailed figurative representation, narrative depth, and realistic rendering of costumes and textiles. Artists during this period often focused on domestic themes, romanticised portraiture, and genre scenes, using layered oil glazing techniques on stretched canvas.

Artists traditionally applied oil-based pigments onto hand-stretched cotton or linen canvas attached to wooden stretcher bars. Frames were crafted from carved wood, lined with gesso, and finished with gold leaf gilding to protect and highlight the artwork.

Authentic period paintings show age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural oxidisation on the reverse side of the canvas, and hand-forged or early industrial tacks along the stretcher edges. Period frames display cast gesso details and subtle wear patterns consistent with age.

A gilt-framed Victorian oil painting serves as a focal point when positioned above a console table or mantelpiece. Pairing classical figurative art with contemporary minimalist furnishings creates a structured visual contrast in both traditional and modern spaces.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and avoid high-humidity environments to prevent canvas warping and varnish degradation. Dust the frame and surface gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths.
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