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Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840
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Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840

19th century
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Striking 1840 Italian oil portrait of Girolamo Luxardo in original gilt frame

Why We Love This … A splendid mid‑19th‑century oil on canvas depicting Girolamo Luxardo, painted around 1840 and presented in its original gilt frame. The sitter’s strong features, expressive gaze, and distinctive sideburns are rendered with great skill, giving the portrait a commanding presence. The artist captures not only likeness but personality - confident, self‑assured, and with a hint of good humour. The refined clothing and detailed jacket further demonstrate the painter’s technical ability and attention to character. A charismatic and engaging portrait with real decorative impact.

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1840

• Origin: Italy

• Style: 19th‑century Italian portraiture

• Materials:

• Oil on canvas

• Original gilt frame

• Traditional 19th‑century palette

• Dimensions: H: 77cm (30.3") | W: 70cm (27.6") | D: 6cm (2.4")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Age‑appropriate wear to canvas and frame

• Stable surface

• Rich, warm colours

• Displays beautifully

• Notable Details:

• Strong, characterful depiction of a notable historical figure

• Excellent rendering of clothing and facial detail

• Warm, expressive palette

• Original gilt frame adding presence and authenticity

• Convincing and charismatic sitter

• Decorative Appeal:

• A portrait with real presence and personality

• Versatility:

• Works beautifully in studies, hallways, dining rooms, and eclectic interiors

• Collectibility:

• Portraits of documented historical figures remain highly desirable

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223455
Dealers Internal Reference
AG054
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Striking 1840 Italian oil portrait of Girolamo Luxardo in original gilt frame
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Why We Love This … A splendid mid‑19th‑century oil on canvas depicting Girolamo Luxardo, painted around 1840 and presented in its original gilt frame.
Whites Antiques

The sitter’s strong features, expressive gaze, and distinctive sideburns are rendered with great skill, giving the portrait a commanding presence. The artist captures not only likeness but personality - confident, self‑assured, and with a hint of good humour. The refined clothing and detailed jacket further demonstrate the painter’s technical ability and attention to character. A charismatic and engaging portrait with real decorative impact.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a male subject wearing a patterned waistcoat and black jacket, set in a gilded frame.
fig 1. Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840

At a Glance – Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1840

• Origin: Italy

• Style: 19th‑century Italian portraiture

• Materials:

• Oil on canvas

• Original gilt frame

• Traditional 19th‑century palette

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a male subject wearing a patterned waistcoat and black jacket, set in a gilded frame.
fig 2. Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840

• Dimensions: H: 77cm (30.3") | W: 70cm (27.6") | D: 6cm (2.4")

• Condition:

• Good antique condition

• Age‑appropriate wear to canvas and frame

• Stable surface

• Rich, warm colours

• Displays beautifully

• Notable Details:

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicting a male subject wearing a patterned waistcoat and black jacket, set in a gilded frame.
fig 3. Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840

• Strong, characterful depiction of a notable historical figure

• Excellent rendering of clothing and facial detail

• Warm, expressive palette

• Original gilt frame adding presence and authenticity

• Convincing and charismatic sitter

fig 4. An antique oil painting depicting a male subject wearing a patterned waistcoat and black jacket, set in a gilded frame.
fig 4. Antique Oil Portrait of Girolamo Luxardo – Italian Nobleman – Circa 1840

• Decorative Appeal:

• A portrait with real presence and personality

• Versatility:

• Works beautifully in studies, hallways, dining rooms, and eclectic interiors

• Collectibility:

• Portraits of documented historical figures remain highly desirable

• Delivery is not included

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223455
Dealers Internal Ref
AG054
Whites Antiques
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European portraiture of the mid-19th century is characterised by realistic depiction, formal composition, and attention to costume detail. Artists focused on capturing character and social standing through meticulous brushwork and muted background tones.

Paintings from this era were primarily executed using oil pigments ground with linseed oil on hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically constructed from carved wood with applied gesso and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, visible canvas weave on the reverse, and oxidisation of wood stretchers. Gilded frames often show gentle wear to the gold leaf, revealing underlying red or yellow bole.

An antique portrait can be mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned within a gallery wall, or paired with contemporary furniture to create visual contrast. Warm lighting highlights the deep tones and gilded frame textures.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent canvas warping and paint cracking. Clean dusting should only be performed gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush.
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