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Beautiful Edwardian Portrait of a Young Lady, Oil on Board, After Gainsborough.
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Beautiful Edwardian Portrait of a Young Lady, Oil on Board, After Gainsborough.

1900 - 1920
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A portrait, oil on board, of a beautiful young lady wearing the iconic 'Gainsborough Chapeau' a style that was popularised at the end of the 18th Century by the hats often seen on the ladies painted by famous British portrait artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788).

This portrait although unsigned is a well executed Edwardian take on the Gainsborough beauty.

Gilt frame in good condition.

Dimensions:

Width 14 3/8 inches (36.5cm)

Height 16 1/4 inches (41.3cm)

Depth 2 inches (5cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Edwardian Portrait Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09660799
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Fine network of surface lines across the composition moulding: natural shrinkage in aged plaster.
Darkened pine backboard: natural oxidisation of unfinished timber over many decades.
Soft brushwork and pastel tones: Edwardian revival technique recreating Georgian portraiture.
Gilding gently rubbed through on outer mouldings: long handling along the edges.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1237257
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A portrait, oil on board, of a beautiful young lady wearing the iconic 'Gainsborough Chapeau' a style that was popularised at the end of the 18th Century by the hats often seen on the ladies painted by famous British portrait artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788).
fig 1. An Edwardian oil painting on board depicting a young lady in 18th-century costume with a large feathered hat, mounted in a moulded giltwood frame.
fig 1. Beautiful Edwardian Portrait of a Young Lady, Oil on Board, After Gainsborough.

This portrait although unsigned is a well executed Edwardian take on the Gainsborough beauty.

Gilt frame in good condition.

Dimensions:

Width 14 3/8 inches (36.5cm)

Height 16 1/4 inches (41.3cm)

Depth 2 inches (5cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Edwardian Portrait Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09660799
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Fine network of surface lines across the composition moulding: natural shrinkage in aged plaster.
Darkened pine backboard: natural oxidisation of unfinished timber over many decades.
Soft brushwork and pastel tones: Edwardian revival technique recreating Georgian portraiture.
Gilding gently rubbed through on outer mouldings: long handling along the edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1237257
Charnwood Antiques
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An Edwardian oil painting on board depicting a young lady in 18th-century costume with a large feathered hat, mounted in a moulded giltwood frame.
Beautiful Edwardian Portrait of a Young Lady, Oil on Board, After Gainsborough.
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An Edwardian oil painting on board depicting a young lady in 18th-century costume with a large feathered hat, mounted in a moulded giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOil, Board, Giltwood
  • ColourGold, Cream, Blue
  • MotifsPlumed hat, Blue sash, Ornate gilt frame, Landscape background

This Edwardian oil painting on board presents a portrait of a young lady in eighteenth-century costume, complete with a large plumed black hat with a blue ribbon, a flowing white gown with a blue sash, and a pastoral landscape background. The composition is mounted within an ornate moulded giltwood frame displaying intricate carved detailing and a rich gold finish. The paint layers show delicate cream, blue, and brown tones, with visible texture across the surface of the board. Measuring Width 36.5 cm, Height 41.3 cm, and Depth 5 cm, the piece functions as a classic wall hanging suited for display within an English Country House interior. It integrates naturally above the mantel in a traditional living room, study, or hallway, adding historical character and formal portraiture to domestic spaces.

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During the Edwardian period, there was a significant revival of interest in 18th-century British portraiture, leading artists to paint studies in the manner of Thomas Gainsborough, defined by feathered hats, soft landscape backgrounds, and period attire.

Artists frequently applied oil pigments onto wooden or millboard panels, which were then housed in composition giltwood frames featuring carved or moulded decorative motifs.

Authentic period works typically display age-consistent craquelure, natural oxidisation on the gilded frame, and panel backing construction details appropriate for turn-of-the-century manufacture.

Positioning a classic framed portrait above a fireplace or within a curated gallery wall creates a visual anchor and adds historical texture to a modern living space.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources, dusting the painted surface gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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