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A Striking Nineteenth Century Portrait of a Lady
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A Striking Nineteenth Century Portrait of a Lady

19th century
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A striking Nineteenth Century portrait of a very handsome lady. This is an overpainted photographic print of good quality and in excellent condition for its age. It is signed “EH” and dated 1873. The lady - probably Viennese - wears a black dress, adorned with lace. She has pink flower in her hair and she carries a fan.

On the back of the original wooden frame there is an original label from a framer (Alois Blaschke) in Vienna. There are a few signs of wear to the antique frame. The gilt oval slip is in good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1145730
Description
A striking Nineteenth Century portrait of a very handsome lady. This is an overpainted photographic print of good quality and in excellent condition for its age. It is signed “EH” and dated 1873. The lady - probably Viennese - wears a black dress, adorned with lace. She has pink flower in her hair and she carries a fan.
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On the back of the original wooden frame there is an original label from a framer (Alois Blaschke) in Vienna.
Gertrude Antiques

There are a few signs of wear to the antique frame. The gilt oval slip is in good condition.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1145730
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Archive I A nineteenth-century oil portrait of a woman in a black dress with lace detail, presented inside an oval gold mount and an ornate carved giltwood frame.

A Striking Nineteenth Century Portrait of a Lady

Archive II A nineteenth-century oil portrait of a woman in a black dress with lace detail, presented inside an oval gold mount and an ornate carved giltwood frame. View II
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Gertrude Antiques
Telephone 07786 022 538
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East Sussex
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A nineteenth-century oil portrait of a woman in a black dress with lace detail, presented inside an oval gold mount and an ornate carved giltwood frame.
A Striking Nineteenth Century Portrait of a Lady
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A nineteenth-century oil portrait of a woman in a black dress with lace detail, presented inside an oval gold mount and an ornate carved giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Giltwood, Gesso
  • ColourGold, Dark Brown
  • MotifsGilt spandrel, oval aperture, floral hair ornament, egg-and-dart moulding
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicts a portrait of a lady in a black dress with lace detail, rendered in oil paint and canvas. The composition features a gilt spandrel, an oval aperture, a floral hair ornament, egg-and-dart moulding, and a giltwood and gesso frame in gold and dark brown hues, showing visible wear and minor losses to the carved ornamentation along the outer edge. The artwork includes a signature marked "EH" alongside the date 1873, and incorporates an original framer label on the reverse from Alois Blaschke in Vienna. Measuring 56 cm high and 48 cm wide, the portrait is proportioned for placement above the mantel in a traditional living space or drawing room. It functions as a wall-mounted focal point in a hallway, library, or study, complementing period interiors and established traditional furnishings within a home.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century portraiture often focused on realistic representation, detailing the subjects status through attire, posture, and accessories, particularly during the Victorian era.

Portraits were predominantly executed using oil paints on linen canvas or wooden panels, presented within ornate carved or moulded giltwood and gesso frames.

Authenticity can be determined by examining natural age-related craquelure, oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, period-correct framing technique, and historical clothing styles.

An antique portrait can be displayed as a focal point above a mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall to create a juxtaposition against modern furnishings.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, dusting the frame gently with a soft dry brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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