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Two Oil Paintings of The. Farquharsons . Scottish Portraits
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Two Oil Paintings of The. Farquharsons . Scottish Portraits

19th century
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Two oils on canvas, set in Victorian frames. Margret Farquharsons and husband Alexander 1st of Balfour. Great history of this family. A suggestion to the rear of the painting that they are 18th century. Condition is good and ready to hang.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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witchantiques.com has dated these Antique Scottish Oil Portraits to the 19th Century.

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Two oils on canvas, set in Victorian frames. Margret Farquharsons and husband Alexander 1st of Balfour. Great history of this family. A suggestion to the rear of the painting that they are 18th century. Condition is good and ready to hang.
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated these Antique Scottish Oil Portraits to the 19th Century.

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SKU.G.231
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A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl.
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Archive I A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl.

Two Oil Paintings of The. Farquharsons . Scottish Portraits

Archive II A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl. View VII
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A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl.
Two Oil Paintings of the. Farquharsons . Scottish Portraits
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A pair of framed 18th-century oil portraits depicting a man holding an instrument and a woman wearing a shawl.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBust-length portrait, Carved timber frame, Gilt inner slip, 18th-century costume
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

Two oil paintings on canvas depict Margret Farquharson and her husband Alexander 1st of Balfour, enclosed within dark brown frames featuring ornate carved scrolling borders and gilt inner mouldings. The female subject wears a white cap and collar with dark garments, while the male subject is dressed in dark attire with white ruffled cuffs and holds a scroll or similar object. Each framed canvas measures 67 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. These nineteenth-century Scottish portraits are suited for display as a matched pair in a study, library, or living room. They bring traditional character and historical presence to interior spaces when hung upon a wall.

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During the 18th century, portraiture flourished across Britain as prominent families commissioned artists to document their lineage and societal standing. These portraits often captured sitters in contemporary formal attire, serving as historical records of family heritage and status.

Paintings from this era were constructed using hand-mixed oil pigments applied to stretched linen canvas. Frames were typically carved from solid hardwoods, such as mahogany or pine, and frequently detailed with gilt inner slips.

Authentic period portraits exhibit natural craquelure across the paint surface, historic wood construction on the reverse stretcher bars, and accurate period details in clothing and hair styling consistent with 18th-century fashions.

Positioning a pair of matching portraits symmetrically above a dining room sideboard or a fireplace mantel creates a focal point. They can also be integrated into a larger contemporary gallery wall to provide tonal contrast and historical depth.

Display canvas paintings away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of high humidity to prevent timber movement and paint cracking. Dust the surfaces gently using a clean, soft brush and consult a professional conservator for deeper cleaning.
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