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An 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman.
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An 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman.

18th century
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A fine portrait of a gentleman set with in a gilt and ebonised frame. The subject is thought to be Joseph or Benjamin hall, of lilling hall near sheriff hutton, Yorkshire, and in the manner of portrait painter Thomas hudson 1701 - 1779.

The portrait is brilliantly painted, showing the bewigged gentleman immaculately dressed in finely made clothes, showing his wealth of the time. The painting is in excellent condition with only age related marks to the frame, to the back of the portrait are sothebys chalk marks and labels from 1988, along with some old labels and writing regarding the gentleman in the picture.

Overall measurements

Height 95.5cm

Depth 4cm

Width 83cm

Sight size

Height 73.5cm

Width 61cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this 18th Century Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1210397
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A fine portrait of a gentleman set with in a gilt and ebonised frame.
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The subject is thought to be Joseph or Benjamin hall, of lilling hall near sheriff hutton, Yorkshire, and in the manner of portrait painter Thomas hudson 1701 - 1779.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and blue coat, set within an ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip.
fig 1. An 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman.

The portrait is brilliantly painted, showing the bewigged gentleman immaculately dressed in finely made clothes, showing his wealth of the time. The painting is in excellent condition with only age related marks to the frame, to the back of the portrait are sothebys chalk marks and labels from 1988, along with some old labels and writing regarding the gentleman in the picture.

Overall measurements

Height 95.5cm

Depth 4cm

Width 83cm

Sight size

Height 73.5cm

Width 61cm

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this 18th Century Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210397
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and blue coat, set within an ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip.
An 18th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman.
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An 18th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman wearing a powdered wig and blue coat, set within an ebonised frame with a gilt inner slip.
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18th-century portraiture from the Georgian era is defined by formal compositions, naturalistic skin tones, and detailed depictions of contemporary dress, such as powdered wigs, tailored coats, and lace cravats. Artists often used dark or subtle backgrounds to highlight the subjects face and status.

Paintings from this era were rendered using hand-ground mineral pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto stretched linen canvas. Frames were typically constructed from carved wood, embellished with gesso and gold leaf, or styled with ebonised finishes.

Authentic period paintings show age-appropriate surface craquelure following the grain of the canvas, hand-forged nails or wooden pegs securing the stretcher, and natural oxidisation on the reverse of the linen. The frame construction will also exhibit historical joinery methods rather than modern fixings.

An antique portrait can serve as a focal point above a fireplace or console table, contrasting with clean architectural lines. Integrating period artwork into modern or minimalist rooms introduces historical texture and character to contemporary spaces.

Oil paintings should be displayed away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dusting should be done gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes on either the canvas or frame.
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