John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait of a Young Lady with Flowers & Spaniel Before a Country House, 18th-century Oil Painting

Name: John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait of a Young Lady with Flowers & Spaniel Before a Country House, 18th-century Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1162534
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

This large early 18th-century full-length portrait depicts a seated young lady before a classical column and distant country house. It was formerly in the collection of Dalham Hall in Suffolk.

Wrapped in a fine pale blue cloak with a yellow bodice and gathered sleeves, she represents the height of fashion despite her tender years. The classically-inspired setting conveys a sense of grandeur and the permanency of the aristocracy. The inclusion of an obedient spaniel is an interesting one and could be a light-hearted reference to the willingness of a future spouse.

Dalham Hall is a Queen Anne style country house, dating to 1705, near Newmarket in Suffolk. During the early 18th century, it was home to the Affleck family (1714-1901), and this is likely to be a portrait of one of Sir Gilbert Affleck’s (c.1684-1764) daughters. These included Anne (1706-1793), Elizabeth (1713-1748), Catherine (1718-1760), Mary (1723-1773), and Charlotte (1724-1820). The outfit dates to circa 1725, so Catherine appears to be the most likely candidate. It’s conceivable that the portrait remained at Dalham until 1901 when Sir Robert Affleck (1852-1919) sold the hall after being defrauded by his solicitor.

Stylistically, it’s somewhat comparable with the oeuvre of Dutch artist John Verelst (c.1670-1734) of the Verelst family of painters.

Held in a splendid period gilt frame, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 48” x 58½” / 122cm x 149cm

Year of creation: c. 1725

Provenance: Dalham Hall, Suffolk / Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. Later stretcher. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2173

Physical Dimensions

Height

149cm (58.66")

Width

122cm (48.03")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1162534

Dealers Internal Reference

BRV2173

Description

This large early 18th-century full-length portrait depicts a seated young lady before a classical column and distant country house. It was formerly in the collection of Dalham Hall in Suffolk.

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Wrapped in a fine pale blue cloak with a yellow bodice and gathered sleeves, she represents the height of fashion despite her tender years.

Brave Fine Art

The classically-inspired setting conveys a sense of grandeur and the permanency of the aristocracy. The inclusion of an obedient spaniel is an interesting one and could be a light-hearted reference to the willingness of a future spouse.

fig 1. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait Of A Young Lady With Flowers & Spaniel Before A Country House, 18th-Century Oil Painting — fig 1. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait of a Young Lady with Flowers & Spaniel Before a Country House, 18th-century Oil Painting

Dalham Hall is a Queen Anne style country house, dating to 1705, near Newmarket in Suffolk. During the early 18th century, it was home to the Affleck family (1714-1901), and this is likely to be a portrait of one of Sir Gilbert Affleck’s (c.1684-1764) daughters. These included Anne (1706-1793), Elizabeth (1713-1748), Catherine (1718-1760), Mary (1723-1773), and Charlotte (1724-1820). The outfit dates to circa 1725, so Catherine appears to be the most likely candidate. It’s conceivable that the portrait remained at Dalham until 1901 when Sir Robert Affleck (1852-1919) sold the hall after being defrauded by his solicitor.

fig 2. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait Of A Young Lady With Flowers & Spaniel Before A Country House, 18th-Century Oil Painting — fig 2. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait of a Young Lady with Flowers & Spaniel Before a Country House, 18th-century Oil Painting

Stylistically, it’s somewhat comparable with the oeuvre of Dutch artist John Verelst (c.1670-1734) of the Verelst family of painters.

Held in a splendid period gilt frame, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

fig 3. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait Of A Young Lady With Flowers & Spaniel Before A Country House, 18th-Century Oil Painting — fig 3. John Verelst (Circle), Large Portrait of a Young Lady with Flowers & Spaniel Before a Country House, 18th-century Oil Painting

Overall size: 48” x 58½” / 122cm x 149cm

Year of creation: c. 1725

Provenance: Dalham Hall, Suffolk / Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. Later stretcher. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2173