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Late 18th Century Oil Portrait of Sir James Nicholl Mcadam (1756 - 1852)
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Late 18th Century Oil Portrait of Sir James Nicholl Mcadam (1756 - 1852)

18th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A super oil portrait on canvas of Sir James Nicholl McAdam (1756-1852). This portrait has been hanging in the Supreme Court and was part of the Guildhall Art Collection Trust. The oil painting depicts Sir James wearing a black coat with a white shirt and a black silk cravat - it is in a later frame. It is in vey good condition but could do with a heavier back board. It measures 74cm x 61cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the Georgian era.

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SA1173240
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A super oil portrait on canvas of Sir James Nicholl McAdam (1756-1852).
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This portrait has been hanging in the Supreme Court and was part of the Guildhall Art Collection Trust.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

The oil painting depicts Sir James wearing a black coat with a white shirt and a black silk cravat - it is in a later frame. It is in vey good condition but could do with a heavier back board. It measures 74cm x 61cm.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the Georgian era.

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SA1173240
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CGAI
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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An antique oil portrait of a man in dark period attire, enclosed within a simple gilded wooden frame.
Late 18th Century Oil Portrait of Sir James Nicholl McAdam (1756 - 1852)
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An antique oil portrait of a man in dark period attire, enclosed within a simple gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSubject gaze, Period cravat, Dark neutral background
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 61 cm (24 in)

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Georgian oil portraits typically feature realistic depictions of subjects against dark, moody backgrounds, employing traditional techniques of layering oils to achieve depth and texture.

These artworks were traditionally painted with oil-based pigments on stretched linen or canvas, housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Preservation requires maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, keeping the canvas out of direct sunlight, and consulting a professional conservator for periodic cleaning.

Pairing a dark historical painting with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a striking contrast that anchors the room and adds intellectual depth to the scheme.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, the type of stretcher frames used, pigment oxidisation under UV light, and historical inscriptions or maker marks on the reverse.
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