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V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Name: V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227552
Price: 2350 GBP
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Description

V.Large EXHIBITED Oil Portrait Painting By John Opie RA (1761 -1807) for TLC

Brief Description:

This is a truly magnificent and monumental original early 19th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait depicting Donna Mencia Escaping from the Cavern of the Banditti.

Painted by the highly collectable Royal Academy-listed British artist John Opie RA (1761–1807), this exceptional work is a dramatic and theatrical composition that beautifully demonstrates Opie's mastery of portraiture and historical narrative.

The elegantly attired Donna Mencia is portrayed at the moment of her daring escape from the bandits' cavern, her expression conveying both determination and apprehension. Richly painted with Opie's characteristic confidence and superb handling of light and shadow, the composition possesses a commanding presence befitting one of Britain's foremost artists of the Georgian period.

This remarkable painting benefits from outstanding provenance, having been exhibited at the Harvard Art Museum as part of the prestigious 1930 exhibition:

"Eighteenth Century English Painting: In Honour of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University."

Reference:

Fogg Museum, May 5–May 19, 1930. Exhibition Records (HR 6), Folder 739, Harvard Art Museums Archive, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Adding further to its authenticity and historical importance, the reverse of the painting retains a board signed by the artist and secured with three original wax seals. It also bears an embossed exhibition label recording its loan by the renowned Robert C. Vose Galleries of Boston, Massachusetts—one of America's most respected historic fine art dealerships.

The painting is presented within a magnificent, oversized decorative giltwood frame, which complements the grandeur of the composition perfectly. It is an impressive museum-quality work, ready to become the centrepiece of a distinguished private collection or period interior.

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a major work by one of Britain's finest Royal Academy painters, complete with distinguished exhibition history, documented provenance, and outstanding decorative appeal.

Attributes:

Oil on canvas

Circa: 1800-1805

Condition:

Both the painting and the huge gesso-moulded frame are offered in overall good condition.

There is a vertical canvas crease/split running the length of the surface - see images.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 61'' | 154.9 cm

Width: 49.4'' | 125.7 cm

Depth: 2.4'' | 6 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

154.9cm (60.98")

Width

125.7cm (49.49")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Oil Portrait Painting to the Georgian era.

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SA1227552

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Description

V.Large EXHIBITED Oil Portrait Painting By John Opie RA (1761 -1807) for TLC

Brief Description:

“

This is a truly magnificent and monumental original early 19th-century Oil on Canvas Portrait depicting Donna Mencia Escaping from the Cavern of the Banditti.

Artsonline

fig 1. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 1. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Painted by the highly collectable Royal Academy-listed British artist John Opie RA (1761–1807), this exceptional work is a dramatic and theatrical composition that beautifully demonstrates Opie's mastery of portraiture and historical narrative.

fig 2. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 2. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

The elegantly attired Donna Mencia is portrayed at the moment of her daring escape from the bandits' cavern, her expression conveying both determination and apprehension. Richly painted with Opie's characteristic confidence and superb handling of light and shadow, the composition possesses a commanding presence befitting one of Britain's foremost artists of the Georgian period.

fig 3. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 3. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

This remarkable painting benefits from outstanding provenance, having been exhibited at the Harvard Art Museum as part of the prestigious 1930 exhibition:

"Eighteenth Century English Painting: In Honour of Professor Chauncey B. Tinker of Yale University."

fig 4. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 4. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Reference:

Fogg Museum, May 5–May 19, 1930. Exhibition Records (HR 6), Folder 739, Harvard Art Museums Archive, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Adding further to its authenticity and historical importance, the reverse of the painting retains a board signed by the artist and secured with three original wax seals. It also bears an embossed exhibition label recording its loan by the renowned Robert C. Vose Galleries of Boston, Massachusetts—one of America's most respected historic fine art dealerships.

fig 5. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 5. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

The painting is presented within a magnificent, oversized decorative giltwood frame, which complements the grandeur of the composition perfectly. It is an impressive museum-quality work, ready to become the centrepiece of a distinguished private collection or period interior.

fig 6. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 6. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a major work by one of Britain's finest Royal Academy painters, complete with distinguished exhibition history, documented provenance, and outstanding decorative appeal.

fig 7. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 7. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Attributes:

Oil on canvas

Circa: 1800-1805

Condition:

Both the painting and the huge gesso-moulded frame are offered in overall good condition.

There is a vertical canvas crease/split running the length of the surface - see images.

fig 8. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 8. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 61'' | 154.9 cm

Width: 49.4'' | 125.7 cm

Depth: 2.4'' | 6 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 9. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 9. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 10. A large gilt-framed Georgian oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in white classical drapery holding a torch against a dark background. — fig 10. V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.