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An Early 19th Century French School Portrait of a Gentleman
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An Early 19th Century French School Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century
Description

A half length French school portrait of an early century gentleman in what appears to be the original frame. Oil on canvas.

Measuring: (Frame overall) 52 cm x 44.5 cm

France, First quarter 19th century

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Declaration

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique French Portrait Painting to the Regency era.

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SA1161615
Description
A half length French school portrait of an early century gentleman in what appears to be the original frame. Oil on canvas.

Measuring: (Frame overall) 52 cm x 44.5 cm

France, First quarter 19th century

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
44.5cm (17.52")
Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Antique French Portrait Painting to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161615
Rob Hall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2025
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An early nineteenth-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat and striped waistcoat, set within a gilded moulded frame.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat and striped waistcoat, set within a gilded moulded frame.

An Early 19th Century French School Portrait of a Gentleman

Archive II An early nineteenth-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat and striped waistcoat, set within a gilded moulded frame. View II
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Rob Hall Antiques
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Northamptonshire
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An early nineteenth-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat and striped waistcoat, set within a gilded moulded frame.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Ref: SA1161615
An early nineteenth-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat and striped waistcoat, set within a gilded moulded frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsGilded frame moulding, high cravat collar, striped waistcoat, craquelure glaze
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in)

This early nineteenth-century French school oil painting presents a half-length portrait of a gentleman set inside his original frame. Rendered in oil on canvas, the artwork is enclosed within a heavily moulded, distressed gilt wood frame showing visible crackle and surface wear. The subject wears a dark coat over a pale striped waistcoat, a high white cravat collar, and a dark bow tie, captured against a dark brown backdrop. The painted surface displays distinct craquelure across the canvas, while the gilded frame exhibits aged patination and craquelure detailing. Measuring 52 cm high and 44.5 cm wide, the piece occupies a compact wall footprint suitable for placement in a study or a gentleman's library. In a contemporary home, this framed portrait works well hung above a sideboard in a dining room or positioned along a hallway wall to add traditional character to the interior.

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Early nineteenth-century French portraiture reflects Neoclassical and early Romantic influences, marked by precise draftsmanship, subtle chiaroscuro, and a focus on realistic individual likenesses accompanied by contemporary period dress.

Artists during this era primarily utilised oil paints composed of natural mineral pigments ground in linseed oil, applied to hand-stretched linen canvas or wood panels, and housed in gilded pine or plaster frames.

Authentic period oil paintings typically display age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint layer, hand-cut stretcher bars, natural canvas discolouration on the reverse, and genuine wear on the giltwood frame.

An antique portrait can be styled as a focal point above a sideboard or mantelpiece, or integrated into a gallery wall, creating visual contrast against contemporary minimalist backdrops.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources. Clean the frame gently using a soft, dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for any paint surface cleaning.
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