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17th Century Portrait
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
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17th Century Portrait

17th century
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An interesting 17th Century oil portrait of an unidentified bewigged gentleman in half armour, within an oval cartouche on a relined canvas, surrounded by a deeply carved wood gilded frame of acorns and flowers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

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SA648542
Dealers Internal Reference
7842
Description
An interesting 17th Century oil portrait of an unidentified bewigged gentleman in half armour, within an oval cartouche on a relined canvas, surrounded by a deeply carved wood gilded frame of acorns and flowers.
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA648542
Dealers Internal Ref
7842
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A seventeenth-century oil painting depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig and white cravat set inside a carved gold-leaf frame.
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Archive I A seventeenth-century oil painting depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig and white cravat set inside a carved gold-leaf frame.

17th Century portrait

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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A seventeenth-century oil painting depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig and white cravat set inside a carved gold-leaf frame.
17th Century portrait
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A seventeenth-century oil painting depicting a gentleman with a long dark wig and white cravat set inside a carved gold-leaf frame.
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Seventeenth-century portraiture from the Baroque period is characterised by dramatic lighting contrast, rich colour palettes, and formal compositions. Sitters were typically depicted in detailed attire, such as lace cravats and full wigs, frequently set against dark architectural or tonal backgrounds.

Paintings from this period were created using oil-based pigments applied to hand-stretched linen canvases. Framing typically comprised hand-carved wood coated with gesso and decorated with applied gold leaf.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure, historical stretcher bar indentations on the canvas, and traditional hand-carved frames with genuine gilding wear. Pigment analysis and examination of the canvas weave under magnification also help confirm age.

A period oil portrait serves as a focal point when positioned above a mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall. Pairing classical artwork with rich wall tones, dark timber furniture, or minimalist contemporary decor highlights the texture and historical detail of the artwork.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and fluctuating humidity. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft brush, and avoid applying water or chemical liquids to the painted canvas or gilded surfaces.
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