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A Fine Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady

19th century
Sold 1 November 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a lady dating to the Victorian period. The portrait is beautifully posed with the sitter half length and positioned to look out at the viewer. The dress and hairstyle would date the work to the 1860’s. The quality of the painting is superb, created using fine brushwork particularly on the face, which is exquisitely done. The work is not signed this is not unusual for this type of portrait. The condition is very good with a minor piece of old restoration in the background. The frame is possibly the original and is quite unusual with the use of a gilt oval slip surrounded by a silvered outer frame, all in good untouched condition. The whole is a great period portrait with a wonderful decorative presence. C.1860.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 15 ¾ by 19

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175610
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A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a lady dating to the Victorian period.
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The portrait is beautifully posed with the sitter half length and positioned to look out at the viewer.
Prometheus Antiques

The dress and hairstyle would date the work to the 1860’s. The quality of the painting is superb, created using fine brushwork particularly on the face, which is exquisitely done. The work is not signed this is not unusual for this type of portrait. The condition is very good with a minor piece of old restoration in the background. The frame is possibly the original and is quite unusual with the use of a gilt oval slip surrounded by a silvered outer frame, all in good untouched condition. The whole is a great period portrait with a wonderful decorative presence. C.1860.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 15 ¾ by 19

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Portrait to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175610
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An antique oil portrait of a lady in a black dress, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame with an oval matte opening.
A fine portrait oil painting of a lady
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An antique oil portrait of a lady in a black dress, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame with an oval matte opening.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood, gesso, gold leaf
  • ColourGold, Black, Brown
  • MotifsOval aperture, Gilded moulding, Hatched corner spandrels, Textured craquelure
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Nineteenth-century portraits typically feature realistic representations of subjects with careful attention to lighting, textiles, and facial expressions, often influenced by academic realism and romanticism.

These works were commonly executed using oil paints on stretched woven canvas or wooden panels, housed within handcrafted wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf.

Authenticity is assessed through microscopic examination of craquelure, canvas ageing, stretcher frame construction, pigment analysis, and the presence of historical maker marks or labels.

Pairing historical artwork with minimalist furnishings or neutral walls creates a striking visual contrast that highlights the rich textures and dark tones of the piece.

Paintings should be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations, with cleaning restricted to dust removal by trained conservators.
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