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19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller
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19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

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Description

A stunning 19th century Portrait of a lady standing in a landscape wearing a white satin dress

and holding a posy of flowers. This painting is outstanding , housed in what is almost certainly its orignal gilt frame . Large and imposing also quite heavy (strong wall required !!)

Purchased from a country house sale. An old restoration label is present to the rear of the painting which states address as " Brantinghamthorpe"

and a name Maxsted. Research shows The "Maxsted's" were once the owners of Brantinghamthorpe hall.

.This oil on canvas is very much in the manner of One of the finest portrait painters of the 17th/18th century, Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).

The portrait is in excellent condition ready to hang

The overall size being 136cm x 162cm high ( 53 x 63 inches approx)

whilst the painting is 100cm by 125.5cm high (39.5 x 49 inches high approx) depth 12cm (approx 4.5 inches)

Godfrey Kneller

Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Kniller; 8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723)

was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries,

and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I.

please email if you require any further information

Free uk insured delivery, usually within 14 working days

We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase )

delivery usually within 14 working days

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

. We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA420049
Dealers Notes

We ship worldwide. Uk delivery is free via art courier usually within 14 working days. Overseas buyers please contact us for a quote before purchase. We use a specialist company who collect,pack and ship your item insured to your door.Again usually within 14 working days

All/any customs/taxes /fees are the buyers responsibility .

Description
A stunning 19th century Portrait of a lady standing in a landscape wearing a white satin dress

and holding a posy of flowers. This painting is outstanding , housed in what is almost certainly its orignal gilt frame . Large and imposing also quite heavy (strong wall required !!)

Purchased from a country house sale.

An old restoration label is present to the rear of the painting which states address as " Brantinghamthorpe".
Country House Fine Art
fig 1. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

and a name Maxsted. Research shows The "Maxsted's" were once the owners of Brantinghamthorpe hall.

This oil on canvas is very much in the manner of One of the finest portrait painters of the 17th/18th century, Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).

fig 2. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

The portrait is in excellent condition ready to hang

The overall size being 136cm x 162cm high ( 53 x 63 inches approx)

whilst the painting is 100cm by 125.5cm high (39.5 x 49 inches high approx) depth 12cm (approx 4.5 inches)

fig 3. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 3. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

Godfrey Kneller

Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1st Baronet (born Gottfried Kniller; 8 August 1646 – 19 October 1723)

was the leading portrait painter in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries,

and was court painter to English and British monarchs from Charles II to George I.

fig 4. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 4. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

please email if you require any further information

Free uk insured delivery, usually within 14 working days

We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase )

delivery usually within 14 working days

fig 5. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 5. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

fig 6. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 6. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

fig 7. An oil painting depicting a lady in a cream dress and terracotta shawl holding a floral posy, set within a heavily carved giltwood frame.
fig 7. 19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA420049
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Specialists in fine art including portraits from the 17th century onwards, seascapes and landscapes

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Sir Godfrey Kneller was a leading British portrait painter of the late 17th and early 18th centuries who established a grand, structured style of court portraiture. During the 19th century, artists frequently revisited his influence, adopting similar posing, rich drapery, and classicised backdrop compositions to capture a sense of historical elegance.

These artworks were typically executed using oil-based pigments on hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden bars. The surrounding frames were constructed using timber substrate decorated with moulded plaster or composition ornament and finished with applied gold leaf.

Authentic paintings from this period generally display natural ageing marks such as fine surface cracking, known as craquelure, caused by the drying of paint layers over time. The reverse of the frame and canvas typically exhibits natural oxidation, hand-cut tacks, and aged wooden stretchers.

Positioning a historical portrait above modern furniture creates an engaging visual contrast between ornate traditional detail and clean contemporary lines. Hanging the piece on a neutral or dark backdrop allows the gilded frame and subtle paint tones to serve as a key focal point.

Dust the canvas and frame lightly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding fluid cleaners or abrasive cloths that can damage gold leaf and aged varnish. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and strong heating sources to prevent paint cracking and wood movement.
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