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19th Century Scottish Oil on Board Portrait
Earl and Rymer
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19th Century Scottish Oil on Board Portrait

19th century
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19th Century Scottish oil on board portrait of a gentleman in a white cravat.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1208168
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1165
Description
19th Century Scottish oil on board portrait of a gentleman in a white cravat.
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208168
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1165
Earl and Rymer
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Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, housed in a wide gilt decorative frame.

19th Century Scottish Oil on Board Portrait

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A 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, housed in a wide gilt decorative frame.
19th Century Scottish Oil on Board Portrait
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A 19th-century oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, housed in a wide gilt decorative frame.
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19th-century Scottish portraiture is noted for its strong chiaroscuro lighting, psychological realism, and restrained colour palettes influenced by artists like Sir Henry Raeburn. Subjects were frequently depicted in formal attire against dark drapery or muted, plain backdrops.

Artists typically executed portraits using oil pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied to canvas or wooden boards such as mahogany, oak, or millboard. Frames were crafted from carved wood or molded plaster coated in gold leaf.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age craquelure across the paint layer, subtle darkening of varnish, and signs of age on the reverse board, such as oxidisation or bevelled edges. Period-appropriate dress, hair styling, and genuine gilt leaf wear on the frame also indicate authenticity.

Position the portrait as a focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a library setting. Pairing period artwork with contemporary minimalist furniture or dark-toned wall colours highlights the historical character of the piece.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent board warping or paint flaking. Dust gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional fine art conservator for surface cleaning or varnish removal.
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