What defines Victorian portraiture in fine art?

Victorian portraiture traditionally focused on detailed realism, capturing formal poses, solemn expressions, and dark attire that reflected social stature and prosperity during the nineteenth century.

What materials were traditionally used for nineteenth-century portraits and frames?

Artists used oil paint on stretched linen canvas, whilst the ornate frames were constructed from carved timber coated in moulded gesso, bole, and gold leaf gilding.

How can one identify an authentic Victorian oil painting?

Look for natural craquelure across the paint surface, hand-tacked canvas stretchers, original dark varnish discolouration, and age-related wear or oxidisation on the reverse of the frame.

How can a Victorian gentleman portrait be styled in a modern interior?

Hang the framed portrait as a central focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a library setting to contrast warm gilded tones against deep wall colours.

How should a gilded gesso frame and oil canvas be maintained?

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting the frame gently with a soft dry brush without using liquid cleaners or water.

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Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

Name: Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202077
Price: 595 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Daniel Lauren Antiques

Description

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS WITHIN ENGLAND! (Scotland & Wales please email for a quote)

An mid 19th Century oil on canvas and surviving from c1870.

Mounted in period giltwood Gesso Frame. This lovely Country house portrait is of an unknown gentleman sitting proudly in his finery.

To the left as you look at him are some coins probably denoting that he was from financing or municipal background.

No signature or description of the gentleman is present so a bit of a mystery.

The painting and canvas are in good condition the frame is in good structural condition and is solid but it does have losses throughout.

This is an Original Oil Painting measuring 98cm tall x 86cm wide x 6cm deep

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

DELIVERY IS WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

Physical Dimensions

Height

98cm (38.58")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Daniel Lauren Antiques has dated this Victorian Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202077

Description

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ITEMS WITHIN ENGLAND! (Scotland & Wales please email for a quote)

An mid 19th Century oil on canvas and surviving from c1870.

Mounted in period giltwood Gesso Frame. This lovely Country house portrait is of an unknown gentleman sitting proudly in his finery.

“

To the left as you look at him are some coins probably denoting that he was from financing or municipal background.

Daniel Lauren Antiques

fig 1. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 1. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

No signature or description of the gentleman is present so a bit of a mystery.

The painting and canvas are in good condition the frame is in good structural condition and is solid but it does have losses throughout.

fig 2. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 2. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

This is an Original Oil Painting measuring 98cm tall x 86cm wide x 6cm deep

Our Terms of Sale were designed to treat both Customers and Vendor fairly, in order to make the shopping/selling experience with us a pleasurable one.

fig 3. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 3. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

To protect our Customers from disappointment or the unexpected, we strongly encourage them to closely inspect item photos, descriptions, and details before purchasing anything listed , and then again upon delivery or pickup.

fig 4. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 4. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

If the Customer is unsure about an item's condition, dimensions, quantity, or description, they can send their questions to the item’s Vendor by clicking on Ask the seller a question on the listing page of the Site.

fig 5. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 5. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

Please note that we love vintage items with Original Patina and in as original condition as possible and are not sold as new and are likely to show signs of wear and tear. This is NOT sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 6. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 6. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

Historical worm, foxed glass and old repairs are not sufficient for a refund as by the very nature of buying antiques you as the customer and we as the vendor expect this to be commonly accepted things that come with buying antique furniture. These are not sufficient grounds for a refund.

fig 7. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 7. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

DELIVERY IS WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND AND WILL BE DELIVERED BY SPECIALIST ANTIQUE FURNITURE COURIERS WHO WILL ARRANGE DELIVERY DIRECT WITH YOU THE CUSTOMER. THEY WILL ENDEAVOUR TO GET YOUR ITEM TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT PATIENCE IS TO BE REQUIRED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE PURCHASE.

fig 8. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 8. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

Delivery For Scotland and Wales please enquire

AS SECOND GENERATION DEALERS WE HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 15 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES.

REFUNDS are possible but are only given if the item is damaged, and only if we cannot fix or repair it first, if this is not possible then a full refund will be given upon safe return of the item(s).

fig 9. A Victorian oil painting depicting a seated gentleman in a dark suit set inside a large, ornate gilded gesso frame. — fig 9. Large Antique Victorian Oil Portrait on Canvas of a Gentleman in Gesso Frame

Return of the item(s) is the Customers responsibility (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we have incorporated this cost and offer it as a Discount to the customer as our way of saying Thankyou for your Purchase