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A Late Xvii Century Italian School Head of a Young Man
Ebury Trading
for sale €2,106     $2,286
£1,800
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A Late Xvii Century Italian School Head of a Young Man

17th century
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A late XVII Century Italian School head of a young man (Circle of Guido Reni). A sensitively rendered portrait figure in profile, echoing soft modelling and restrained elegance characteristic of the Bolognese school. It is on its original stretcher, which we have left intact, ideally the canvas needs re-lining and stretching, which can be done quite easily. Later gilt frame.

c.1680-1700

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated this Italian Baroque Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

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SA1160017
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ET04335
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Description
A late XVII Century Italian School head of a young man (Circle of Guido Reni).
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A sensitively rendered portrait figure in profile, echoing soft modelling and restrained elegance characteristic of the Bolognese school.
Ebury Trading

It is on its original stretcher, which we have left intact, ideally the canvas needs re-lining and stretching, which can be done quite easily. Later gilt frame.

c.1680-1700

?

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated this Italian Baroque Portrait Painting to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160017
Dealers Internal Ref
ET04335
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

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Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame.
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Archive I A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame.

A Late Xvii Century Italian School Head of a Young Man

Archive II A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame. View III
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A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame.
A LATE XVII CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL HEAD OF A YOUNG MAN
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A late seventeenth-century oil portrait painting depicting the profile of a young man with dark curly hair set inside a molded gilt frame.
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Italian Baroque portraiture of the late 17th century is defined by its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, intense naturalism, and psychological depth. Artists focused on dynamic tonal contrasts and subtle anatomical rendering, often creating oil studies to capture human expression and form.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using ground mineral and organic pigments bound in linseed or walnut oil. These were applied directly onto hand-woven linen or hemp canvas, stretched over timber strainers, and often placed within hand-carved, water-gilded wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining natural craquelure patterns across the paint surface, assessing period-appropriate canvas weaves, and analysing wood oxidisation on the stretcher or frame. Technical analysis such as infrared reflectography and pigment testing is also utilised to verify age and technique.

A single classical oil portrait can serve as a focal point when mounted above a streamlined console table or mantelpiece. Pairing dark, historic paintings with contemporary minimalist lighting or neutral backdrops highlights the historical craftsmanship while creating a balanced aesthetic.

Paintings should be kept in climate-controlled environments away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and high humidity. Dusting should only be performed lightly with a soft, dry brush, and any structural conservation or varnish removal must be executed by a qualified professional conservator.
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