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Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.
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Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.

18th century
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Oil on canvas in a reproduction frame.

This is a charming portrait of Mette (whose name means Pearl) probably painted on the occasion of her betrothal to Oluf Cosmussen Borneman in 1712. The attractive young woman wears her hair (wig?) in the latest fashion of the time; her clothing is expensive, trimmed with fine lace. She is depicted within a feigned oval as was popular.

She was born in 1685 and died in 1729, aged 44.

Oluf (born in 1683) was made Bishop of Bergen in Norway in 1731until his death in 1747.

SIZE: Canvas: 30.25 x 25.25 inches. Frame size: 35.5 x 30.5 inches.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Norway.

Verso: old handwritten label (image 6).

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 18th Century Female Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA738387
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Oil on canvas in a reproduction frame.
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This is a charming portrait of Mette (whose name means Pearl) probably painted on the occasion of her betrothal to Oluf Cosmussen Borneman in 1712.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

The attractive young woman wears her hair (wig?) in the latest fashion of the time; her clothing is expensive, trimmed with fine lace. She is depicted within a feigned oval as was popular.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a woman in a pink gown with lace trimming, set in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Portrait of Mette Dorothea Nielsdatter Randulf C.1712; Norwegian School.

She was born in 1685 and died in 1729, aged 44.

Oluf (born in 1683) was made Bishop of Bergen in Norway in 1731until his death in 1747.

SIZE: Canvas: 30.25 x 25.25 inches. Frame size: 35.5 x 30.5 inches.

PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Norway.

Verso: old handwritten label (image 6).

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this 18th Century Female Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA738387
Dealers Internal Ref
9199
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Early 18th-century Baroque portraiture is defined by dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, formal posing, and meticulous rendering of luxurious textiles such as silk, lace, and velvet. Sitters were typically depicted with elaborate hairstyles and rich drapes to signal social prominence and status.

Artisans during this period used oil-based pigments mixed from natural minerals, earths, and organic matter bound with linseed or walnut oil. Canvas substrates were hand-stretched over timber strainers, and frames were routinely rendered in carved or moulded timber finished with gold leaf.

Authentic works from this period demonstrate natural age craquelure across the paint layer, visible hand-woven canvas textures on the reverse, and historical oxidisation of the timber strainers. Surface varnish often exhibits uneven yellowing or patina consistent with centuries of exposure.

An antique oil portrait can be styled as a focal piece above a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard. Placing classical artwork within modern interiors creates visual tension, particularly when paired with minimalist furnishings or modern architectural features.

Keep historical canvas paintings away from direct sunlight, dampness, and fluctuating heat sources. Dust the surface lightly with a clean, soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or frame repair.
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