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Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Oil of Husband and Wife
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for sale €5,148     $5,588
£4,400
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Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Oil of Husband and Wife

18th century
For Sale by Hansord Antiques
Description

A good pair of 18th century portraits of a husband and wife in original gilt wood frames in unrestored country house condition.

Sizes seen are frame dimensions

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hansord Antiques has dated these 18th Century Oil Portraits to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA716513
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000858
Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
A good pair of 18th century portraits of a husband and wife in original gilt wood frames in unrestored country house condition.

Sizes seen are frame dimensions

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated these 18th Century Oil Portraits to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA716513
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000858
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hansord Antiques Profile Page

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Hansord Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon.

Pair of 18th Century Portraits in Oil of Husband and Wife

Archive II A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon. View III
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Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques
Telephone 07831 183511
Location
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hansordantiques
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Hansord Antiques
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A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon.
PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PORTRAITS IN OIL OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
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A pair of 18th-century oil portrait paintings in gilded frames depicting a man in a navy coat and a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Giltwood
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold, Light Blue
  • MotifsGiltwood frames, Powdered wig, Bonnet with ribbon, Lace cravat
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of 18th-century fine art oil portraits depicts a husband and wife in Georgian style, rendered in oil paint on canvas and housed in original giltwood frames. The artworks display dark brown, gold and light blue colour tones, featuring a man wearing a powdered wig and a lace cravat in a navy coat, alongside a woman wearing a bonnet with a light blue ribbon. The ornate gold frames exhibit carved decorative mouldings with visible age wear and unrestored country house condition. Each piece measures 88 cm high, 76 cm wide, 5 cm deep. This pair is suitable for display above a sideboard in an English country house dining room or formal hallway.

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Eighteenth-century portraiture, particularly during the Georgian period, focused on recording the social status, lineage, and likeness of sitters through formal attire, detailed coiffure, and structured lighting in oil on canvas.

These works were executed using hand-milled oil pigments applied to stretched linen canvas and mounted within carved or moulded timber frames finished with gold leaf gesso.

Authentic period portraits exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, original stretcher construction with period fixings, and historical costume detail such as lace cravats, bonnets, and powdered wigs.

A pair of historical portraits can be installed symmetrically above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish visual anchor points and introduce architectural character to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Canvas paintings require positioning away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources. Dust frames using a soft, dry brush and consult a professional picture restorer for surface cleaning.
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