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Lady Wearing Hat - Antique Pastel Painting
Rue des Fontenelles
for sale €293     $318
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Lady Wearing Hat - Antique Pastel Painting

19th century
Description

19th century decorative oval pastel of a lady wearing a summer hat. The pastel is mounted in an oval frame (some damage) and under glass.

Dimensions - 30 x 25 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1210173
Description
19th century decorative oval pastel of a lady wearing a summer hat. The pastel is mounted in an oval frame (some damage) and under glass.

Dimensions - 30 x 25 cm

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210173
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background.
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Archive I An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background.

Lady Wearing Hat - Antique Pastel Painting

Archive II An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background. View II
Archive III An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background. View III
Archive IV An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
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Rue des Fontenelles
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An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background.
Lady Wearing Hat - Antique Pastel Painting
Ref: SA1210173
An oval framed antique pastel painting depicting a profile view of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat against a muted grey background.
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Pastel portraits became prominent in 18th-century Europe, valued for capturing soft skin tones and subtle gradations of light quickly compared to oil painting. They frequently depicted sitters in casual or classical attire with muted background tones.

These works were produced using dry pigment sticks bound with minimal binder, applied directly onto textured paper or vellum. Frames were typically crafted from wood with hand-carved details or plaster mouldings coated in gold leaf.

Authentic period pastels display characteristic age-related features such as subtle pigment dust settling at the bottom of the frame, natural paper discolouration, and period-correct joining techniques on the timber backing board.

Positioning an oval pastel artwork above a minimalist sideboard or within a contemporary gallery wall creates an intriguing focal point that bridges modern design with historical texture. Pair it with neutral wall colours to highlight the muted tones and gilding.

Pastels should always remain protected behind glass with an adequate mount or spacer to prevent the delicate surface pigment from contacting the glass pane. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaning the glass with a dry microfibre cloth.
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