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Description

Mid 19th Century, large English Naive School portrait of a country gentleman.

Quirky charm decorative appeal for dressing a gentleman’s bedroom…

Good condition, relined a long time ago.

Height 82cm. Width 68.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

68.5cm (26.97")

Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1174728

Description

Mid 19th Century, large English Naive School portrait of a country gentleman.

Quirky charm decorative appeal for dressing a gentleman’s bedroom…

Good condition, relined a long time ago.

Height 82cm. Width 68.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

68.5cm (26.97")

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1174728

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPortraiture, Formal attire, Seated figure
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 68.5 cm (27 in)

FAQs

Naive portraits from the 19th century are typically characterised by a lack of formal academic perspective, featuring a flat yet charming representation of the subject with a focus on directness and character.

Traditional portraits of this era were executed in oil paint applied to stretched canvas, often mounted on wooden stretchers and housed in hand-carved or molded wooden frames, sometimes finished with gesso and gold leaf.

Authenticity is assessed through examining the canvas weave, the ageing and craquelure of the oil paint, the construction of the stretcher frame, and the type of fixings and paper tape used on the reverse.

Antique portraits add historic grounding to contemporary spaces; they can be hung singly as a focal point or integrated into a gallery wall to introduce a contrasting layer of narrative and depth.

Preservation requires displaying the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoiding chemical cleaning agents on the painted surface, and consulting a professional art restorer for conservation needs.