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19th C, Oil on Canvas, Nobleman W/ Legion of Honour Medal (French)
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19th C, Oil on Canvas, Nobleman W/ Legion of Honour Medal (French)

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19th Century, After Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Oil on Canvas, Nobleman Wearing a Legion of Honour Medal (French).

Early to mid 19th century, portrait of a gentleman, dressed in formal attire, wearing an Officer's Legion of Honour Medal, with a Family Crest, suggesting an intricate symbol of noble lineage.

Illegibly signed and dated.

CONDITION:

Crackling to paint. No major damage to canvas.

PROVENANCE:

From a Private Estate in Léon, France.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65cm (25.59")
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White Space Antiques has dated this 19th Century French Portrait to the 1850s.

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19th Century, After Francois Boucher (1703-1770), Oil on Canvas, Nobleman Wearing a Legion of Honour Medal (French).
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Early to mid 19th century, portrait of a gentleman, dressed in formal attire, wearing an Officer's Legion of Honour Medal, with a Family Crest, suggesting an intricate symbol of noble lineage.
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Illegibly signed and dated.

CONDITION:

Crackling to paint. No major damage to canvas.

PROVENANCE:

From a Private Estate in Léon, France.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this 19th Century French Portrait to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230061
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim.
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim.

19th C, Oil on Canvas, Nobleman W/ Legion of Honour Medal (French)

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim. View VII
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim.
19th C, Oil on Canvas, Nobleman w/ Legion of Honour Medal (French)
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a French nobleman in a high cravat and dark coat adorned with a Legion of Honour medal, in a black frame with gold trim.
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Nineteenth-century French portraiture reflected social status, political honours, and personal identity through realistic depiction and formal attire. Paintings from this period frequently portrayed sitters in dark tailored coats, high cravats, and official decorations such as the Legion of Honour.

These artworks were typically created using oil paints composed of natural pigments ground in drying oils, applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were commonly crafted from timber with ebonised finishes, gilt highlights, or plaster mouldings.

Authentic 19th-century oil paintings usually display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, natural darkening of the canvas on the reverse, and historical joinery on the stretcher bars. Examination under ultraviolet light can also reveal period-correct varnish layers and past conservation.

A classic portrait functions well as a focal point hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall alongside modern artwork. Juxtaposing historical portraiture with clean-lined furniture creates a sophisticated, curated atmosphere.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or canvas warping. Dust the frame and surface gently with a soft, dry brush, and consult a qualified art conservator for structural repairs or surface cleaning.
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