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Pastel Portrait of a Boy by Noted Artist Emily Eyres C1900
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Pastel Portrait of a Boy by Noted Artist Emily Eyres C1900

1900 - 1920
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A pastel portrait of a young boy by talented portrait artist Emily Eyres. c1900 Eyres was a British portrait painter. She exhibited at the Royal Academy 1899-1904. In A quality earlier giltwood frame. Recently remounted.

Eyres was living in Walton on Thames during the period she was exhibiting at the R.A., her husband John W Eyres was a landscape artist and also exhibited at the R.A. Exhibition records from The Walker Gallery, Liverpool mention Eyres.

She was known for her portraits of titled people

A portrait by her is in the permanent collection of the Mercier Gallery, Harrogate''''''''''''''''

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
68cm (26.77")
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Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Pastel Boy Portrait to the 1900s.

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A pastel portrait of a young boy by talented portrait artist Emily Eyres. c1900 Eyres was a British portrait painter. She exhibited at the Royal Academy 1899-1904. In A quality earlier giltwood frame. Recently remounted.
fig 1. An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame.
fig 1. Pastel Portrait of a Boy by Noted Artist Emily Eyres C1900

Eyres was living in Walton on Thames during the period she was exhibiting at the R.A., her husband John W Eyres was a landscape artist and also exhibited at the R.A. Exhibition records from The Walker Gallery, Liverpool mention Eyres.

She was known for her portraits of titled people

A portrait by her is in the permanent collection of the Mercier Gallery, Harrogate''''''''''''''''

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Pastel Boy Portrait to the 1900s.

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SA1220531
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Archive I An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame.

Pastel Portrait of a Boy by Noted Artist Emily Eyres C1900

Archive II An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame. View II
Archive III An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame. View III
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An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame.
Pastel Portrait Of A Boy By Noted Artist Emily Eyres C1900
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An antique pastel portrait of a blonde young boy wearing a blue garment and lace collar, presented in a dark green mount and an ornate gold gilt frame.
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Late Victorian and Edwardian pastel portraiture is recognised for soft, blended colour application, realistic facial rendering, and subtle light handling. Pastels were favoured by artists during this period for their ability to capture delicate skin tones and textures with immediacy.

These works were executed using dry pigment sticks bound with minimal binder, applied to textured paper or board substrates. Due to the vulnerable nature of dry pigment, pieces were historically fitted behind protective glass within carved giltwood frames.

Authenticity is evaluated through physical signatures, age-appropriate substrate yellowing, oxidisation of period paper, and construction details of the original frame and backing. Signatures from listed period artists further establish date and origin.

Gilded period portraits serve as strong visual accents when positioned above modern sideboards or incorporated into eclectically styled gallery walls. Combining classical portraiture with contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered environment.

Pastels must remain continuously sealed behind glass to prevent atmospheric dust accumulation and physical contact with the pigment. Artwork should be displayed out of direct sunlight and kept in climate-controlled spaces to prevent moisture damage.
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