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A Large 19th Century Religious Oil Painting
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for sale €1,346     $1,461
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A Large 19th Century Religious Oil Painting

19th century
Description

A large 19th century religious oil painting of a monk

Possibly st. Benedict

Set in a distressed decorative gilt frame

Many hightighted areas of damage

Height 130cm

Width 89cm

Depth 8cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Religious Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA782136
Description
A large 19th century religious oil painting of a monk

Possibly st. Benedict

Set in a distressed decorative gilt frame

Many hightighted areas of damage

Height 130cm

Width 89cm

Depth 8cm

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Religious Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA782136
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I A large 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a central clerical figure surrounded by cherubs inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.

A Large 19th Century Religious Oil Painting

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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
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Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

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A large 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a central clerical figure surrounded by cherubs inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS OIL PAINTING
Ref: SA782136
A large 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a central clerical figure surrounded by cherubs inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilded Wood
  • ColourDark Blue and Gold
  • MotifsDouble cross staff, Cherub figures, Clerical robes, Gilded frame
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This large nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicts a central clerical figure in dark blue robes holding a double-cross staff, surrounded by cherubs and other figures. The work shows Victorian and Gothic style elements, set within a heavily distressed decorative gilt wooden frame displaying highlighted areas of damage, chipping, and wear to the ornate gilded mouldings. The overall colour palette consists of dark blue and gold tones across the canvas and frame. The piece measures 130 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Positioned for display above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, the painting adds a traditional ecclesiastical presence to domestic interiors. The dark blue robes of the central subject contrast with the golden highlights of the staff, cartouche, and surrounding angel figures within the composition. The aged appearance of the gilded wooden frame provides an authentic antique character suited to period properties and eclectic interior schemes.

FAQs

Religious oil paintings from this period typically feature central clerical or saintly figures, traditional iconography such as crosses and cherubs, and classical composition techniques designed for personal or institutional devotion.

These artworks were executed using oil pigments on hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas, mounted on wooden stretcher bars, and framed in carved wood finished with gold leaf or gesso.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural craquelure across the paint layer, age-appropriate darkening or oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and traditional joinery on the wooden framing.

A substantial artwork can be hung as a single statement feature above a sideboard or mantelpiece, creating architectural interest by contrasting historical portraiture against contemporary backdrop colours.

Keep the artwork away from direct heat sources and high humidity. Dust the frame and surface lightly with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or water.
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