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Philip Naviasky "Self Portrait" Oil Painting
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Philip Naviasky "Self Portrait" Oil Painting

1920 - 1940
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Philip Naviasky was born to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents in Leeds, England on 14 January 1894 and entered Leeds School of Fine Arts on a scholarship in 1907. In 1912 he became the youngest ever student accepted into the Royal Academy school in London and went on to win a Royal Exhibition award and to study at the Royal College of Art. Afterwards, he returned to Leeds, where he practiced as an artist and art teacher at Leeds College of Art. He specialised in oil portraits of women and children and atmospheric landscapes. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1914-54 and also at the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Royal Glasgow Institute, New English Art Club, and had several one-man shows. He also worked extensively abroad, including in France, Italy, Spain and Morocco. Philip Naviasky died in Leeds, England on 19 June 1983. His work is represented in UK collections including Bradford, Leeds, Harris and the Hepworth Wakefield.

The present painting is an oil on board measuring 17"x 14". It is signed lower right and framed giving an overall size of 27"x 23".

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Framed Oil Self Portrait to the 1940s.

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SA1220388
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Philip Naviasky was born to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents in Leeds, England on 14 January 1894 and entered Leeds School of Fine Arts on a scholarship in 1907.
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In 1912 he became the youngest ever student accepted into the Royal Academy school in London and went on to win a Royal Exhibition award and to study at the Royal College of Art.
McTague of Harrogate

Afterwards, he returned to Leeds, where he practiced as an artist and art teacher at Leeds College of Art. He specialised in oil portraits of women and children and atmospheric landscapes. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1914-54 and also at the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Royal Glasgow Institute, New English Art Club, and had several one-man shows. He also worked extensively abroad, including in France, Italy, Spain and Morocco. Philip Naviasky died in Leeds, England on 19 June 1983. His work is represented in UK collections including Bradford, Leeds, Harris and the Hepworth Wakefield.

The present painting is an oil on board measuring 17"x 14". It is signed lower right and framed giving an overall size of 27"x 23".

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Framed Oil Self Portrait to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220388
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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An oil painting depicting a male artist holding an artist palette in front of an easel within a carved gold leaf frame.
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Archive I An oil painting depicting a male artist holding an artist palette in front of an easel within a carved gold leaf frame.

Philip Naviasky "Self Portrait" Oil Painting

Archive II An oil painting depicting a male artist holding an artist palette in front of an easel within a carved gold leaf frame. View II
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An oil painting depicting a male artist holding an artist palette in front of an easel within a carved gold leaf frame.
Philip Naviasky "Self Portrait" oil painting
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An oil painting depicting a male artist holding an artist palette in front of an easel within a carved gold leaf frame.
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Mid-20th-century British portraiture frequently features painterly impressionism, muted natural colour palettes, and visible brushwork. Artists often focused on capturing personal expression and ambient light rather than precise photographic detail.

Traditional oil portraits are executed using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, occasionally mounted on board. Frames are typically constructed from carved wood finished with gold leaf or bronze gilding.

Authentic period oil paintings display natural age craquelure across the paint surface, subtle oxidisation of the varnish, and historical artist signatures or gallery labels on the canvas reverse. Visible impasto and brush texture also distinguish original works from prints.

Position a framed oil portrait above a console table or integrate it into a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings. Combining traditional figurative art with modern furniture creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent cracking and fading. Dust the canvas surface and gilded wood frame gently using a clean, soft brush or dry duster, avoiding liquids or chemical cleaners.
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