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Fine Late Georgian / Early Regency Portrait of a Gentleman
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Fine Late Georgian / Early Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century
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An exceptionally handsome and finely executed late 18th / early 19th century original oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman, dating to circa 1800.

Unsigned but painted with remarkable skill, the portrait captures a striking, aristocratic sitter possessing an intense, romantic 'Byronic' gaze. The artist's ability is particularly evident in the luminous handling of the flesh tones and the superb, crisp definition of the intricate white lace cravat cascading over a rich cream and gold waistcoat. The deep navy or black coat is adorned with a series of highly distinct, custom gilded brass or gold-plated scallop shell buttons - a luxury detail that points to a gentleman of significant social standing and means.

Condition:

The painting has recently undergone a sensitive surface clean. This professional revival has beautifully restored the painting's vibrant colour palette and depth, leaving it in excellent, stable condition and entirely ready to hang. The canvas shows a fine, stable craquelure consistent with its 225-year age.

Provenance:

The reverse of the frame retains a fascinating and multi-layered physical history of elite West London custody. It bears an authentic, old label for Pike's Chelsea Depositories, alongisde a secondary vintage storage tag from the prestigious John Barker & Co Ltd Depository in Kensington. This indicates the painting has belonged to prominent family collections throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Presented in a later giltwood frame that perfectly compliments the Regency aesthetic.

Dimensions:

Canvas: 62 cm x 54 cm

Framed: 71 cm x 64 cm

Date: Circa 1800

Origin: English School

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The Antiques Hound has dated this Regency Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 1800s.

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Description
An exceptionally handsome and finely executed late 18th / early 19th century original oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman, dating to circa 1800.
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Unsigned but painted with remarkable skill, the portrait captures a striking, aristocratic sitter possessing an intense, romantic 'Byronic' gaze.
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The artist's ability is particularly evident in the luminous handling of the flesh tones and the superb, crisp definition of the intricate white lace cravat cascading over a rich cream and gold waistcoat. The deep navy or black coat is adorned with a series of highly distinct, custom gilded brass or gold-plated scallop shell buttons - a luxury detail that points to a gentleman of significant social standing and means.

fig 1. A late Georgian oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat with a white lace cravat set inside a giltwood frame.
fig 1. Fine Late Georgian / Early Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

Condition:

The painting has recently undergone a sensitive surface clean. This professional revival has beautifully restored the painting's vibrant colour palette and depth, leaving it in excellent, stable condition and entirely ready to hang. The canvas shows a fine, stable craquelure consistent with its 225-year age.

fig 2. A late Georgian oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat with a white lace cravat set inside a giltwood frame.
fig 2. Fine Late Georgian / Early Regency Portrait of a Gentleman

Provenance:

The reverse of the frame retains a fascinating and multi-layered physical history of elite West London custody. It bears an authentic, old label for Pike's Chelsea Depositories, alongisde a secondary vintage storage tag from the prestigious John Barker & Co Ltd Depository in Kensington. This indicates the painting has belonged to prominent family collections throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Presented in a later giltwood frame that perfectly compliments the Regency aesthetic.

Dimensions:

Canvas: 62 cm x 54 cm

Framed: 71 cm x 64 cm

Date: Circa 1800

Origin: English School

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Regency Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 1800s.

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Archive I A late Georgian oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat with a white lace cravat set inside a giltwood frame.

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A late Georgian oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat with a white lace cravat set inside a giltwood frame.
Fine Late Georgian / Early Regency Portrait of a Gentleman
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A late Georgian oil portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat with a white lace cravat set inside a giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourDark Navy
  • MotifsWhite lace cravat, Giltwood moulding frame, Double-breasted coat, Chiaroscuro background

This late Georgian oil portrait on canvas depicts an aristocratic gentleman in a dark navy or black double-breasted coat with gilded brass or gold-plated scallop shell buttons, a white lace cravat, and a rich cream and gold waistcoat against a chiaroscuro background. Dating to circa 1800, the English School painting is housed in a later giltwood frame featuring ornate moulding. The canvas measures 62 cm x 54 cm, while the framed dimensions are 71 cm x 64 cm. Following a recent sensitive surface clean, the stable canvas displays a fine craquelure consistent with its age. The reverse holds storage tags from Pike's Chelsea Depositories and John Barker & Co Ltd. This artwork brings period character to a home interior, suited for placement above the mantel in a traditional drawing room or study.

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Portraits from this era, spanning roughly 1790 to 1820, typically feature refined formal attire, naturalistic skin tones, and subtle lighting contrast, reflecting the aesthetic transitions between Neoclassicism and Romanticism.

Artists utilised hand-mixed oil pigments on linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames, often presented in carved gilded wooden frames decorated with classic moulding details.

Authentic pieces display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, historic stretching marks along the canvas margins, and signs of period framing methods such as hand-cut wooden stretchers.

Position the portrait as a focal point above a mantelpiece or console table to add historic depth, contrasting classical portraiture with contemporary, clean-lined furnishings.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity, dusting the frame lightly with a soft brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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