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Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting
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Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

19th century
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Large 19th-Century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful, large 19th-century Victorian oil on canvas portrait depicting an elegant seated lady, beautifully dressed in traditional period attire.

The sitter wears an elaborate floral bonnet adorned with colourful flowers and flowing ribbons, complemented by an intricately detailed white lace collar, decorative brooch and several rings.

Particularly appealing is the artist's sensitive portrayal of the lady's gentle expression, together with the beautifully observed facial features and delicate flesh tones. Her hands are also skilfully rendered, adding further character and refinement to this charming composition.

The dark, atmospheric background provides a striking contrast to the sitter's complexion and colourful headdress.

The painting is housed within a substantial, richly ornamented giltwood and gesso frame, featuring deeply carved foliate decoration that wonderfully complements the Victorian character of the work.

A striking and wonderfully evocative antique portrait that would make an impressive addition to any traditional interior or collection of period paintings.

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Canvas.

Period: Mid-19th Century / Victorian.

School: English School

Subject: Seated Victorian Lady in Floral Bonnet.

Condition:

The painting is in good, presentable antique condition, displaying age-related surface wear, areas of craquelure and some visible undulations and creasing to the canvas, particularly towards the upper section.

The ornate giltwood frame remains highly decorative, with various minor chips, surface marks and losses to the gilded finish, consistent with age and use.

Please examine the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition report.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 39'' | 99 cm

Width: 32.2'' | 81.7 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

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Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09718045
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Ringlet hairstyle and floral lace bonnet: fashion of the 1840s and 1850s.
Darkened linen canvas reverse on a keyed stretcher: Victorian artists' materials.
Gilded gesso frame with stiff-leaf moulding: period frame contemporary with the canvas.
Fine surface craquelure throughout the paint: age in oil medium.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
81.7cm (32.17")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245435
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Description
Large 19th-Century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

Brief Description:

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This is a beautiful, large 19th-century Victorian oil on canvas portrait depicting an elegant seated lady, beautifully dressed in traditional period attire.
Artsonline
fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 1. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

The sitter wears an elaborate floral bonnet adorned with colourful flowers and flowing ribbons, complemented by an intricately detailed white lace collar, decorative brooch and several rings.

Particularly appealing is the artist's sensitive portrayal of the lady's gentle expression, together with the beautifully observed facial features and delicate flesh tones. Her hands are also skilfully rendered, adding further character and refinement to this charming composition.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 2. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

The dark, atmospheric background provides a striking contrast to the sitter's complexion and colourful headdress.

The painting is housed within a substantial, richly ornamented giltwood and gesso frame, featuring deeply carved foliate decoration that wonderfully complements the Victorian character of the work.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 3. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

A striking and wonderfully evocative antique portrait that would make an impressive addition to any traditional interior or collection of period paintings.

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Canvas.

Period: Mid-19th Century / Victorian.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 4. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

School: English School

Subject: Seated Victorian Lady in Floral Bonnet.

Condition:

The painting is in good, presentable antique condition, displaying age-related surface wear, areas of craquelure and some visible undulations and creasing to the canvas, particularly towards the upper section.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 5. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

The ornate giltwood frame remains highly decorative, with various minor chips, surface marks and losses to the gilded finish, consistent with age and use.

Please examine the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition report.

fig 6. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 6. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 39'' | 99 cm

Width: 32.2'' | 81.7 cm

Depth: 3'' | 7.6 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 7. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 7. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 8. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
fig 8. Large 19th-century Victorian English School Lady Oil Portrait Painting

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0035086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Lady Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09718045
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Ringlet hairstyle and floral lace bonnet: fashion of the 1840s and 1850s.
Darkened linen canvas reverse on a keyed stretcher: Victorian artists' materials.
Gilded gesso frame with stiff-leaf moulding: period frame contemporary with the canvas.
Fine surface craquelure throughout the paint: age in oil medium.

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.

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
81.7cm (32.17")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245435
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a seated Victorian lady wearing a lace bonnet and black dress, set inside a carved gold frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsLace bonnet, Gilt frame, Lace collar, Finger rings
  • SizeH 99 cm (39 in) x W 81.7 cm (32 in) x D 7.6 cm (3 in)

This is a 19th-century Victorian English school oil on canvas portrait depicting a seated lady in a black dress, a white lace collar, and a floral bonnet, enclosed in a carved giltwood and gesso frame. The sitter wears several finger rings and a pink ribbon tied beneath her chin, set against a dark background, while the ornate frame displays deeply carved foliate decoration with various minor chips, surface marks, and losses to the gilded finish. The canvas exhibits age-related surface wear, craquelure, undulations, and creasing, particularly towards the upper section. The object measures 99 cm high, 81.7 cm wide, and 7.6 cm deep. Traditional interiors provide an ideal setting for this piece, which hangs successfully above a mantel or in a drawing room or study alongside other period artworks. The composition suits a living room or hallway of an English country house or historic home, adding character and visual weight to an empty wall space.

Victorian portraiture of the 19th century typically features realistic depictions of sitters wearing formal clothing, often set against plain or subdued backgrounds. Artists emphasized details in garment textures, lace, and jewellery to reflect the subjects social standing and character.

Artists traditionally employed oil pigments mixed with drying oils on stretched flax or cotton canvas. Frames were typically crafted from wood with molded plaster or gesso ornament and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period pieces show age-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, natural oxidisation on the canvas reverse, and period construction methods on the timber stretcher and frame backing.

A classic portrait can be mounted above a mantelpiece or sideboard to serve as a focal point, or layered within a modern gallery wall to create visual contrast alongside contemporary art.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and fluctuating heat sources. Surface dust should be removed gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding moisture or harsh cleaning solvents.
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