Sold 1 January 1900 · The Ark Stores

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Description

An antique portrait painting

Naive Provincial School

Oil on canvas of a Gent

19th century

Circa 1834

Label to back John Sanderson a prominent carver, gilder and picture frame manufacturer 111 Mount Pleasant Liverpool England

At this shop from 1834 to 1835

Two small areas of damage to canvas

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Regency Portrait Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1224904

Description

An antique portrait painting

Naive Provincial School

Oil on canvas of a Gent

19th century

Circa 1834

“

Label to back John Sanderson a prominent carver, gilder and picture frame manufacturer 111 Mount Pleasant Liverpool England.

The Ark Stores

At this shop from 1834 to 1835

Two small areas of damage to canvas

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Regency Portrait Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1224904

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The Ark Stores

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The Ark Stores

Telephone 01428 641817

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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom

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ObjectOil Paintings
Period19th century
StyleRegency
MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood Stretcher Bar
ColourDark Brown
MotifsHalf-length portrait, High collar cravat, Muted background, Oil glaze technique
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Regency portraiture typically focused on realistic likenesses with restrained formality, capturing individuals in contemporary attire with muted, dark backdrops.

Artists generally used oil pigments ground with natural drying oils, applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas held by wooden stretcher bars.

Authentic period works display natural craquelure consistent with age, historic canvas stretcher construction, hand-tacked edges, and signs of organic varnish oxidisation.

Position a portrait as a focal point above a mantelpiece or console table, pairing historic artwork with modern minimalist decor to create visual balance.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources, dusting the surface gently with a dry microfibre cloth when necessary.