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Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait of Miss Richards - Antique Oil Painting

18th century
Sold 4 October 2025 · Brave Fine Art
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This charming early 18th-century three-quarter length portrait depicts a lady wearing a decolleté blue velvet dress with a slit in the bodice. Red fabric is draped around her, and she holds a posy in her right hand. It’s somewhat reminiscent of works by English artist Maria Verelst (1680-1744).

Produced during the reign of George I, women’s fashion was characterised by luxurious fabrics, such as velvet, and elaborate silhouettes. Status and wealth could be conveyed while retaining one’s decorum, simply through the inclusion of such fabrics. The lady here, who is believed to be a member of the ‘Richards family of Devon’, emphasises her connection to nature via the inclusion of a landscape beyond and a posy of white flowers. During this period, bodices occasionally featured inside pockets for sweet-smelling herbs, designed to give the wearer a pleasant fragrance.

Maria Verelst was born in Vienna but moved to London with her family early in life, where she remained. She was trained by her father, Harman Verelst (1641-1702), and worked with William Aikman (1682 -1731) and Charles Jervas (c.1675-1739).

Held in a contemporary frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 45” x 54½” / 115cm x 139cm

Year of creation: c. 1725

Provenance: By descent from the sitter.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2129

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1141876
Description
This charming early 18th-century three-quarter length portrait depicts a lady wearing a decolleté blue velvet dress with a slit in the bodice. Red fabric is draped around her, and she holds a posy in her right hand. It’s somewhat reminiscent of works by English artist Maria Verelst (1680-1744).
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Produced during the reign of George I, women’s fashion was characterised by luxurious fabrics, such as velvet, and elaborate silhouettes.
Brave Fine Art

Status and wealth could be conveyed while retaining one’s decorum, simply through the inclusion of such fabrics. The lady here, who is believed to be a member of the ‘Richards family of Devon’, emphasises her connection to nature via the inclusion of a landscape beyond and a posy of white flowers. During this period, bodices occasionally featured inside pockets for sweet-smelling herbs, designed to give the wearer a pleasant fragrance.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a seated woman in a blue dress with a pink wrap against a dark background, enclosed in a dark moulded frame.
fig 1. Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait of Miss Richards - Antique Oil Painting

Maria Verelst was born in Vienna but moved to London with her family early in life, where she remained. She was trained by her father, Harman Verelst (1641-1702), and worked with William Aikman (1682 -1731) and Charles Jervas (c.1675-1739).

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a seated woman in a blue dress with a pink wrap against a dark background, enclosed in a dark moulded frame.
fig 2. Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait of Miss Richards - Antique Oil Painting

Held in a contemporary frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 45” x 54½” / 115cm x 139cm

Year of creation: c. 1725

Provenance: By descent from the sitter.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2129

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141876
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An antique oil painting depicting a seated woman in a blue dress with a pink wrap against a dark background, enclosed in a dark moulded frame.
Maria Verelst (Circle), Portrait Of Miss Richards - Antique Oil Painting
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Seated portrait, Formal composition
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Eighteenth-century British portraiture typically features formal composition, realistic rendering of sitters, and classical drapery, reflecting the artistic conventions and patronage of the period.

Authentic period works are typically executed with ground pigments suspended in oil mediums, applied to stretched linen canvas, and housed in hand-carved, gilded wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining canvas weave characteristics, ground layer composition, pigment aging patterns, craquelure formation, and stretcher bar construction consistent with historical manufacturing techniques.

Pairing historical portraiture with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a striking contrast that highlights the rich textures, dark varnishes, and traditional craftsmanship of the artwork.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and relative humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight exposure, and periodically cleaning surfaces using specialised conservation methods.
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