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A Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Pastel of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance
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A Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Pastel of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance

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A charming 18th century pair of oval pastel portraits of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance on the occasion of their engagement. There is some information on the reverse of one of the portraits which has a date of 1785. Esther wears a blue silk dress with a white sash and Henry is in a dark blue coat with a white stock. They are in period frames in which they were originally framed. They are in good condition. They are not large portraits and measure 31cm x 25cm including frame, and the actual portraits measure 25cm x 19cm.

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Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
19cm (7.48")
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated these 18th Century Pastel Portraits to the 18th Century.

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A charming 18th century pair of oval pastel portraits of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance on the occasion of their engagement. There is some information on the reverse of one of the portraits which has a date of 1785.
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Esther wears a blue silk dress with a white sash and Henry is in a dark blue coat with a white stock.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

They are in period frames in which they were originally framed. They are in good condition. They are not large portraits and measure 31cm x 25cm including frame, and the actual portraits measure 25cm x 19cm.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated these 18th Century Pastel Portraits to the 18th Century.

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SA1234229
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CFAY
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A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames.

A Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Pastel of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance

Archive II A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames. View VII
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A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames.
A Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Pastel of Henry Brooker and Esther Vallance
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A pair of 18th-century oval pastel portraits depicting a woman in a blue dress and a man in a blue coat, housed in matching giltwood frames.
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During the 18th century, pastel portraiture gained popularity across Europe as a medium offering luminous colour and soft texture without the long drying times of oil paint. Artists applied dry pigment directly onto paper, capturing intimate likenesses and fashion details of the Georgian era.

These works were created using dry pigment sticks bound with small amounts of gum, applied to paper mounted on canvas or board. They were protected under glass within hand-carved or moulded giltwood frames to prevent pigment smudging and atmospheric degradation.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate attire and hairstyles, subtle foxing or paper discoloration, and original hand-blown glass with minor imperfections. The reverse typically shows period wooden backing boards, hand-forged tacks, and historic framing seals.

A pair of oval portraits creates balance when hung symmetrically above a sideboard, flanking a mantelpiece, or positioned within a narrow hallway space. They provide historical context when contrasted against contemporary furnishings or modern colour schemes.

Display pastel works away from direct sunlight, strong artificial light, and areas with fluctuating humidity. Ensure the original glass framing remains tightly sealed to protect the unvarnished pigment from dust, and avoid touching the paper surface directly.
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