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Large 18th Century Portrait of a Girl
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for sale €3,335     $3,620
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Large 18th Century Portrait of a Girl

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Large 18th century portrait of a young girl seated with a parakeet. A country house in the background and a fountain playing in a formal garden. Possibly by James Maubert. Oil on canvas in a gilded wood frame. Highly decorative.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163954
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AF27-1028
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

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Large 18th century portrait of a young girl seated with a parakeet. A country house in the background and a fountain playing in a formal garden. Possibly by James Maubert. Oil on canvas in a gilded wood frame. Highly decorative.
fig 1. An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a young girl in a white dress seated beside a red drapery holding a bird, enclosed in a giltwood frame.
fig 1. Large 18th Century Portrait of a Girl

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
118cm (46.46")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163954
Dealers Internal Ref
AF27-1028
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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Archive I An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a young girl in a white dress seated beside a red drapery holding a bird, enclosed in a giltwood frame.

Large 18th Century Portrait of a Girl

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
Location
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a young girl in a white dress seated beside a red drapery holding a bird, enclosed in a giltwood frame.
Large 18th century Portrait of a Girl
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An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a young girl in a white dress seated beside a red drapery holding a bird, enclosed in a giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourDark Brown, Red, Gold
  • MotifsLace bonnet, pet bird, red drapery, landscape background
  • SizeH 142 cm (56 in) x W 118 cm (46 in)

This large 18th-century Georgian oil painting depicts a young girl in a white lace bonnet and dress, seated against a dark brown backdrop holding a pet bird. The composition includes a red drapery and a landscape background featuring a fountain playing in a formal garden. Rendered in oil on canvas, the artwork is enclosed in a moulded giltwood frame with a warm gold finish and subtle grain texture visible along the decorative borders. The physical dimensions measure 142 cm high by 118 cm wide. Suitable for traditional interiors, this piece hangs prominently above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or entrance hallway to introduce an authentic English country house aesthetic. The dark tones of the background contrast with the brighter elements of the subject and drapery, creating a focal point in a domestic space.

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Eighteenth-century portraiture frequently features aristocratic subjects set against allegorical landscapes or heavy drapery. Artists incorporated symbolic objects, animals, or classical architectural elements to convey youth, status, and social position.

Paintings from this era were created using hand-ground pigments mixed with drying oils, painted onto hand-woven linen canvas. Frames were traditionally carved from timber, prepared with gesso, and gilded with leaf.

Authentic period paintings display natural craquelure across the paint layer, hand-forged tacks on the stretcher frame, and age-related darkening of the canvas backing. The reverse side often exhibits oxidisation and wear consistent with age.

An 18th-century portrait functions as a focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or integrated into a gallery wall. Combining historical artwork with contemporary furnishings creates contrast and visual depth.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and artificial heat sources to avoid paint cracking or canvas distortion. Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry brush and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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