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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

Declaration

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

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SA1235255
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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 oil portrait painting depicting a young woman in a light blue gown holding flowers, set inside a carved gold 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 oil portrait painting depicting a young woman in a light blue gown holding flowers, set inside a carved gold 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 Portrait Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235255
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Worcester
Worcestershire
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An oil portrait painting depicting a young woman in a light blue gown holding flowers, set inside a carved gold gilt frame.
Portrait Painting of a Young Beauty Oil on Canvas by G. J. S. Bary c.1900
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBelle Epoque
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilt, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold and Light Blue
  • MotifsFeather boa, floral bouquet, ornate gilt frame, profile pose

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Portraiture from the turn of the 20th century is defined by fluid brushwork, dramatic lighting, and a detailed focus on fashion, attire, and physical composure, reflecting the cultural background of the era.

Paintings from this era were created using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, housed in timber frames with hand-carved or moulded composition ornament finished in gold leaf.

Authenticity is indicated by uniform craquelure across the paint layer, natural canvas oxidisation and darkening on the reverse, period-correct stretcher construction, and artist signatures matching verified catalogued works.

A gilt-framed oil painting is typically hung above a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or within a gallery wall to create intentional visual contrast against contemporary furniture and clean architectural lines.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting the frame and surface gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush rather than liquid cleaners or chemical polish.
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