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Portrait 'Lady with Veil' Oil on Canvas
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Portrait 'Lady with Veil' Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920
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A striking early 20th Century oil on canvas depicting a beautiful portrait of a lady. The painting is complimented by a mellow frame with soft gold slip. This very attractive oil painting is signed with a monogram, which up to the present time, we have been unable to identify. In good condition, this painting would add interest to any interior.

c.1900

Height: 18" (46cm)

Width: 15.75" (40cm)

Canvas:-

Height: 14" (36cm)

Width: 12" (30.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Framed Oil Portrait Painting to the 1900s.

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SA462509
Dealers Internal Reference
W285
Description
A striking early 20th Century oil on canvas depicting a beautiful portrait of a lady. The painting is complimented by a mellow frame with soft gold slip.
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This very attractive oil painting is signed with a monogram, which up to the present time, we have been unable to identify.
Hobson May Collection

In good condition, this painting would add interest to any interior.

c.1900

Height: 18" (46cm)

Width: 15.75" (40cm)

Canvas:-

Height: 14" (36cm)

Width: 12" (30.5cm)

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Framed Oil Portrait Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA462509
Dealers Internal Ref
W285
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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An oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in profile wearing a sheer white veil, set within a dark wooden frame.
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Archive I An oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in profile wearing a sheer white veil, set within a dark wooden frame.

Portrait 'Lady with Veil' Oil on Canvas

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An oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in profile wearing a sheer white veil, set within a dark wooden frame.
Portrait 'Lady with Veil' Oil on Canvas
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a woman in profile wearing a sheer white veil, set within a dark wooden frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVeiled subject, Profile portrait, Dark background, Moulded wooden frame
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This early 20th Century oil painting on canvas portrays a woman in profile wearing a sheer white veil against a dark background. The artwork features a monogram signature in red near the top right corner and rests inside a dark brown moulded wooden frame with a soft gold slip. The composition measures 46 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for period homes and traditional interiors, this piece works well displayed above the mantel in a gentleman's library, living room, or study. The artwork adds character to wall spaces and integrates easily with dark wood furnishings and classic decorative schemes.

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Veiled portraits gained prominence during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, often symbolising modesty, mystery, or allegorical themes. Artists utilised sheer drapery to demonstrate technical mastery over transparency, texture, and light against dark backdrops.

Traditional oil portraits were executed using ground mineral pigments suspended in linseed oil, applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. Moulded frames were crafted from solid timber, often finished with dark stains, gesso, or leaf gilding.

Authenticity is assessed by examining natural craquelure across the paint surface, timber oxidisation on the rear stretchers, and period-appropriate canvas weave. Artist monograms, signatures, and traditional frame joinery further indicate period origin.

A framed oil portrait functions effectively as a focal point positioned above a mantelpiece, console table, or within a curated gallery wall. Placing classical figurative art alongside contemporary minimalist furnishings adds depth and narrative contrast to a room.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and radiator heat to prevent canvas tension changes and paint flaking. Surface maintenance should be limited to light dusting with a dry, soft-bristled brush without liquid solvents.
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