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A Wonderful Large French Pastel Portrait of a Lady in Gilded Oval Frame
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A Wonderful Large French Pastel Portrait of a Lady in Gilded Oval Frame

19th century
Sold 25 May 2025 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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A wonderful large French pastel portrait of a lady in gilded oval frame, indistincly signed, with lable to verso. The portrait is behind glass, the white specks are reflections, the portrait is in perfect condition, the gilded frame does have some losses as shown in the photographs but a charming decorative item nontheless.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Pastel Portrait to the 1890s.

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SA701742
Description
A wonderful large French pastel portrait of a lady in gilded oval frame, indistincly signed, with lable to verso. The portrait is behind glass, the white specks are reflections, the portrait is in perfect condition, the gilded frame does have some losses as shown in the photographs but a charming decorative item nontheless.
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Pastel Portrait to the 1890s.

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Archive I An antique French pastel portrait of a woman in profile, housed within an ornate oval gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Wonderful Large French Pastel Portrait of a Lady in Gilded Oval Frame

Archive II An antique French pastel portrait of a woman in profile, housed within an ornate oval gilded wooden frame. View II
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Archive VIII An antique French pastel portrait of a woman in profile, housed within an ornate oval gilded wooden frame. View VIII
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07887 991159
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62 Wyle Cop
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthemion
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 10
Items Sold 280
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An antique French pastel portrait of a woman in profile, housed within an ornate oval gilded wooden frame.
A wonderful large French pastel portrait of a lady in gilded oval frame
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An antique French pastel portrait of a woman in profile, housed within an ornate oval gilded wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOval format, Gilded moulding, Profile portrait
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 58 cm (23 in)

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Pastel portraiture gained immense popularity in France during the 18th century, particularly championed by artists like Maurice Quentin de La Tour and Jean-Baptiste Perronneau, prized for capturing lifelike skin tones and soft textures.

These works typically utilise dry pigment pastels on heavy laid paper or vellum, housed within hand-carved, gessoed and gilded wooden frames featuring bevelled glass and protective backing boards.

Authentication involves examining the paper texture for age-appropriate toning, inspecting the frame for period construction methods such as mitred joints and hand-applied gesso, and checking for genuine pastel dust trapped under the glass rather than modern printing dots.

Pairing an ornate gilded frame with minimalist modern surroundings creates a striking focal point, allowing the historical piece to add warmth, texture, and character to a neutral scheme.

Pastels must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and should never be placed near moisture sources; framing should remain hermetically sealed to prevent pigment migration.
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