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The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

Name: The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237388
Price: 6750 GBP
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19th century

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Description

This is a beautiful large scale early 19th century oil portrait painting on canvas depicting three young angelic looking children,‘ studio of ‘ Sir Thomas Lawrence being attributed to one of his pupils and possibly produced under his influence.

Lawrence is well known for producing a portrait of The Calmady Children (Emily, 1818–?1906, and Laura Anne, 1820–1894) Emily and Laura Anne were the children of Charles Calmady of Langdon Court in Devonshire. Their portrait— shown at the Royal Academy, and engraved under the title Nature—has always been one of Lawrence's most popular works.

Originals by Lawrence have been on display in The Metropolitan Museum Of Art In New York and our version offered for sale bears close similarities to well known museum examples.

His studio produced many copies of his best known works to meet demand and these were often completed by his pupils or studio assistants.

In his latter years the artist struggled financially and with his health and so moved back to his family address in Greek St London from where he tried to keep up with demands for paintings.

When he eventually died in 1830, there were many unfinished paintings found in his studio which were completed by his pupils and these were sold as originals.

It is documented that whilst he was alive, one of his pupils completed his portrait depicting Mrs. Brandling and so there is certainly a strong possibility that our portrait has been produced from his studio under his influence and perhaps with an helping hand in the accomplished composition, for both he and his pupils engaged in finishing many of each other’s works.

George Henry Harlow was also a pupil but only stayed within his workshop for a short period of 18 months and left after a dispute relating to an altered depiction of one of his well known original works.

Many artists have tried to reproduce almost identical works, more so with the Calmady Children, but our example is not a copy of this famous portrait but poseses all the attributes of his hand in manner and character but is itself an original of the time the artist lived and is a rare find to be able to purchase today.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height : 41 Inches

Width : 36 Inches

Depth : 5 Inches

CONDITION

Good Restored Order Throughout

DELIVERY

UK Mainland £100

Worldwide : EU £400 / USA £500

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171

Quote Ref 0814

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1237388

Dealers Internal Reference

0814

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Description

Lawrence is well known for producing a portrait of The Calmady Children (Emily, 1818–?1906, and Laura Anne, 1820–1894) Emily and Laura Anne were the children of Charles Calmady of Langdon Court in Devonshire.

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Their portrait— shown at the Royal Academy, and engraved under the title Nature—has always been one of Lawrence's most popular works.

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fig 1. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 1. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

Originals by Lawrence have been on display in The Metropolitan Museum Of Art In New York and our version offered for sale bears close similarities to well known museum examples.

His studio produced many copies of his best known works to meet demand and these were often completed by his pupils or studio assistants.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 2. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

In his latter years the artist struggled financially and with his health and so moved back to his family address in Greek St London from where he tried to keep up with demands for paintings.

When he eventually died in 1830, there were many unfinished paintings found in his studio which were completed by his pupils and these were sold as originals.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 3. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

It is documented that whilst he was alive, one of his pupils completed his portrait depicting Mrs. Brandling and so there is certainly a strong possibility that our portrait has been produced from his studio under his influence and perhaps with an helping hand in the accomplished composition, for both he and his pupils engaged in finishing many of each other’s works.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 4. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

George Henry Harlow was also a pupil but only stayed within his workshop for a short period of 18 months and left after a dispute relating to an altered depiction of one of his well known original works.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 5. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

Many artists have tried to reproduce almost identical works, more so with the Calmady Children, but our example is not a copy of this famous portrait but poseses all the attributes of his hand in manner and character but is itself an original of the time the artist lived and is a rare find to be able to purchase today.

fig 6. A 19th-century oil portrait on canvas depicting three young children in period clothing, presented inside an ornate gilded swept frame. — fig 6. The Calmady Children Studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence 19th Oil Portrait Paintings

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height : 41 Inches

Width : 36 Inches

Depth : 5 Inches

CONDITION

Good Restored Order Throughout

DELIVERY

UK Mainland £100

Worldwide : EU £400 / USA £500

TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171

Quote Ref 0814

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

91.5cm (36.02")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1237388

Dealers Internal Ref

0814

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Regency portraiture from the early 19th century is known for soft lighting, fluid brushwork, and expressive depictions of sitters, often incorporating romanticised drapery or natural backdrops.

Paintings from this era were typically executed in oil pigments on stretched linen canvas, set within timber frames decorated with moulded gesso and finished with real gold leaf.

Authentic paintings usually exhibit natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, original wooden stretcher bars, period frame construction, and subtle surface oxidisation.

A large gilded portrait creates a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, integrated into a gallery wall, or hung in a dining room alongside modern minimalist furniture.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, dusting the frame gently with a soft dry brush and consulting a professional restorer for deep cleaning.

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