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Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
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Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,

18th century
Description

Beautiful portrait of Lucy Digby, later Mrs Osbaldeston

Obviously lady of distinction

Three quarter length portrait, in a white dress with an ermine-lined blue cloak, holding a basket of flowers, in a landscape.

Meaurements are: 50 x 40 inches.

This painting was originally sold by Christies, Manson & Woods Ltd in London in 1983 and was the property of Lady Cromwell and the Rt Hon Lord Digby

Frame requiring minimal restoration.

Oil on Canvas

Fabulous to add to any collection

Do please contact us for any further information on this superb painting.

Delivery to any UK address is included in the asking price.

Thank you for looking.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
101.6cm (40.00")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Female Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA790557
Description
Beautiful portrait of Lucy Digby, later Mrs Osbaldeston

Obviously lady of distinction

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Three quarter length portrait, in a white dress with an ermine-lined blue cloak, holding a basket of flowers, in a landscape.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated woman in a light gown with a dark blue mantle, set within a carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,

Meaurements are: 50 x 40 inches.

This painting was originally sold by Christies, Manson & Woods Ltd in London in 1983 and was the property of Lady Cromwell and the Rt Hon Lord Digby

Frame requiring minimal restoration.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated woman in a light gown with a dark blue mantle, set within a carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, Later Mrs Osbaldeston,

Oil on Canvas

Fabulous to add to any collection

Do please contact us for any further information on this superb painting.

Delivery to any UK address is included in the asking price.

Thank you for looking.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
101.6cm (40.00")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Female Oil Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA790557
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010
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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated woman in a light gown with a dark blue mantle, set within a carved giltwood frame.

Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, later Mrs Osbaldeston,

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An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated woman in a light gown with a dark blue mantle, set within a carved giltwood frame.
Beautiful 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Lucy Digby, later Mrs Osbaldeston,
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Georgian portraiture of the 18th century focused on depicting aristocrats and gentry to reflect social status, wealth, and lineage. Artists employed classical compositions, naturalistic outdoor backgrounds, and elaborate costume details such as draped silk, velvet, and ermine.

Paintings from this era were typically executed in oil pigments ground with linseed or walnut oil and applied onto stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were constructed from carved timber coated with gesso and decorated with hand-applied gold leaf.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, original timber stretcher bars with historic keys, and dark oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas. Hand-carved giltwood frames from the period often show light wear to the gesso and gold leaf layer.

Positioning an antique oil portrait as a focal piece above a fireplace mantel or sideboard provides a strong historic anchor in contemporary or traditional rooms. Hanging period art alongside modern lighting or minimalist furniture creates a balanced, curated contrast.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with high humidity fluctuations to prevent canvas warping and paint flaking. Dust the surface gently with a soft dry brush and consult a professional fine art conservator for cleaning or varnish restoration.
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