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Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings
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Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings

19th century
Description

A large scale quality portrait of a Vatican Cardinal in Prayer within a room setting.

All in beautiful order presented within the original plaster mounded decorative frame.

ABOUT THE ARTIST : Ernst Stierhof [ Born 1919 ]

German portraitist, restorer and genre painter (born 1919 in Munich), son of the architect Hans Stierhof, self-taught study of painting during his school days in Munich, first instruction in painting by his uncle on his father's and mother's side, initially a goldsmith apprenticeship, 1936 Reich winner in a professional competition the goldsmith, 1938 journeyman's examination as a goldsmith with 1st prize, participation in the Second World War in France, Russia and Africa, American prisoner of war 1945-48, then freelance and restorer at the private collection at Weißenstein Castle in Pommersfelden, active in Grünwald near Munich

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS:

Height 35 Inches (89cm)

Width 31 Inches (79cm)

Depth 1.5 Inches (4cm)

CONDITION:

Excellent

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Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Vatican Cardinal Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1235958
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Description
A large scale quality portrait of a Vatican Cardinal in Prayer within a room setting.

All in beautiful order presented within the original plaster mounded decorative frame.

ABOUT THE ARTIST : Ernst Stierhof [ Born 1919 ]

fig 1. A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table.
fig 1. Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings

German portraitist, restorer and genre painter (born 1919 in Munich), son of the architect Hans Stierhof, self-taught study of painting during his school days in Munich, first instruction in painting by his uncle on his father's and mother's side, initially a goldsmith apprenticeship, 1936 Reich winner in a professional competition the goldsmith, 1938 journeyman's examination as a goldsmith with 1st prize, participation in the Second World War in France, Russia and Africa, American prisoner of war 1945-48, then freelance and restorer at the private collection at Weißenstein Castle in Pommersfelden, active in Grünwald near Munich

fig 2. A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table.
fig 2. Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS:

Height 35 Inches (89cm)

Width 31 Inches (79cm)

Depth 1.5 Inches (4cm)

CONDITION:

Excellent

DELIVERY

UK Courier : £95

Worldwide : Europe £275 / USA & Asia £350

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES: 07765 856171

Quote Our Ref 0798

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Vatican Cardinal Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235958
Dealers Internal Ref
0798
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Archive I A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table.

Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings

Archive II A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table. View II
Archive III A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table. View III
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Archive VI A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table. View VI
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Archive VIII A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table. View VIII
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A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table.
Vatican Cardinal by Ernst Stierhof Religious Oil Portraits 19th Antique Paintings
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A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a monk at a book-laden table.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Realism
  • MaterialOil on canvas, Wood, Gilt frame
  • ColourRed, Cream, Silver
  • MotifsRed cardinal robes, Scholar monk at desk, Stacked leather books, Ornate silvered frame
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This oil painting on canvas comes from the nineteenth century in a realism style, depicting a Vatican cardinal in red robes sitting in prayer beside a scholar monk at a desk with stacked leather books. The artwork sits within an original plaster moulded decorative frame finished in silver, displaying ornate scrollwork and detailed relief patterns along the border. The composition uses a rich palette of red, cream, and silver tones against muted background shades. The entire piece measures 89 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Placement works best mounted above a sideboard in a traditional living room or a formal study to add depth and historical character to an interior wall.

FAQs

Genre painting of this period frequently depicted clergy members within intimate, detailed domestic or scholarly environments, combining narrative realism with academic portraiture techniques.

Artists executed these paintings using oil paint on natural linen or cotton canvas, mounted on timber stretcher bars and framed within carved or moulded gilded frames.

Authentic period paintings feature natural craquelure across the varnish surface, age-appropriate timber oxidation on the reverse, hand-fitted stretcher keys, and documented artist signatures.

Hanging classical portraits in dark academia or contemporary minimalist settings creates a striking visual contrast, particularly when positioned above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece.

Position the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity. Clean the frame gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid applying liquid solvents directly to the paint layer.
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