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Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary C.1900
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Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary c.1900

We are pleased to offer a fine Belle Époque oil on canvas portrait depicting an elegant young woman in profile, signed lower left “G. J. S. Bary” and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900.

The sitter is portrayed wearing a pale blue satin evening gown with feather boa and delicate jewellery, holding flowers before a richly draped golden background. The painting displays confident academic handling, with fine treatment of the flesh tones, satin fabric and feathered textures.

Signed lower left. Presented in an ornate gilt frame.

Offered in very good condition with rich and full colours. Some light craquelure and minor surface wear in line with age. The frame is handsome and presents well. Ready to hang.

Provenance

Previously sold through Christie's in 1997.

Canvas: 85 x 60 cm

Framed: 110 x 83 cm

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Edwardian Female Oil Portrait to the 1900s.

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Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary c.1900
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We are pleased to offer a fine Belle Époque oil on canvas portrait depicting an elegant young woman in profile, signed lower left “G.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

J. S. Bary” and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900.

fig 1. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman wearing a satin dress and feather boa, set within an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 1. Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary C.1900

The sitter is portrayed wearing a pale blue satin evening gown with feather boa and delicate jewellery, holding flowers before a richly draped golden background. The painting displays confident academic handling, with fine treatment of the flesh tones, satin fabric and feathered textures.

fig 2. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman wearing a satin dress and feather boa, set within an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 2. Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary C.1900

Signed lower left. Presented in an ornate gilt frame.

Offered in very good condition with rich and full colours. Some light craquelure and minor surface wear in line with age. The frame is handsome and presents well. Ready to hang.

Provenance

Previously sold through Christie's in 1997.

Canvas: 85 x 60 cm

Framed: 110 x 83 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Edwardian Female Oil Portrait to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230030
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a young woman wearing a satin dress and feather boa, set within an ornate carved gilt frame.
Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary c.1900
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Turn-of-the-century portraiture, particularly during the Belle Epoque era around 1900, emphasized elegant figures, rich textiles, and refined painterly techniques reflecting the fashion and style of the period.

Artists used oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, often housed within moulded wooden frames finished with plaster, gesso, and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period works display organic craquelure across the paint surface, natural darkening of original varnish, period-correct canvas weave, and signs of age on the frame gilding.

An antique portrait creates a strong focal point when hung above a contemporary sideboard or fireplace mantel, contrasting traditional figural art with clean modern lines.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources, dusting the frame lightly with a soft dry brush and consulting a professional restorer for surface cleaning.
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