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Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller
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Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

18th century
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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

Dutch, (1646-1723)

Portrait of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak

Oil on canvas

Image size: 26.5 inches x 22.5 inches

Size including frame: 33.5 inches x 29.5 inches

A well-executed half-length portrait of a lady painted in a feigned oval, circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller. The use of a feigned oval was a device used in portraiture to give a sense of depth and add an intimacy to the painting, drawing your attention to the sitter.

The subject, posed without her wig in the undressed fashion of the day, wears a blue ermine trimmed blue cloak over a white silk robe held in place by jewelled clasps. She is pictured with pearl girandole earrings and her dress, jewels and bearing indicate this is a noblewoman of some standing, most likely a duchess or countess. At court, pearls were not only demonstrations of social rank but also represented purity. The portrait has clearly been painted by an artist of great ability who has been influenced by Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Sir Godfrey Kneller was a leading portrait painter working in England during the late 17th and early 18th century. He was born in Lubreck, Germany, and studied under Rembrandt. He settled in England in 1676 where he ran a successful studio and became a court painter to the monarchy and members of the aristocracy.

Presentation: The painting is housed in a new, English made gilt frame which is in excellent condition. An old label for the firm RW Savage appears on the reverse of the frame (see image).

Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.

© Benton Fine Art

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Benton Fine Art has dated this Georgian Female Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA796122
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Description
Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

Dutch, (1646-1723)

Portrait of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak

Oil on canvas

Image size: 26.5 inches x 22.5 inches

Size including frame: 33.5 inches x 29.5 inches

“
A well-executed half-length portrait of a lady painted in a feigned oval, circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Benton Fine Art

The use of a feigned oval was a device used in portraiture to give a sense of depth and add an intimacy to the painting, drawing your attention to the sitter.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil portrait of a lady wearing an ermine-trimmed cloak, presented in an ornate gilded carved frame.
fig 1. Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

The subject, posed without her wig in the undressed fashion of the day, wears a blue ermine trimmed blue cloak over a white silk robe held in place by jewelled clasps. She is pictured with pearl girandole earrings and her dress, jewels and bearing indicate this is a noblewoman of some standing, most likely a duchess or countess. At court, pearls were not only demonstrations of social rank but also represented purity. The portrait has clearly been painted by an artist of great ability who has been influenced by Sir Godfrey Kneller.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil portrait of a lady wearing an ermine-trimmed cloak, presented in an ornate gilded carved frame.
fig 2. Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

Sir Godfrey Kneller was a leading portrait painter working in England during the late 17th and early 18th century. He was born in Lubreck, Germany, and studied under Rembrandt. He settled in England in 1676 where he ran a successful studio and became a court painter to the monarchy and members of the aristocracy.

fig 3. An 18th-century oil portrait of a lady wearing an ermine-trimmed cloak, presented in an ornate gilded carved frame.
fig 3. Portrait Oil Painting of a Lady in an Ermine Trimmed Cloak C1720, Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

Presentation: The painting is housed in a new, English made gilt frame which is in excellent condition. An old label for the firm RW Savage appears on the reverse of the frame (see image).

Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.

© Benton Fine Art

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Benton Fine Art has dated this Georgian Female Portrait Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA796122
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Early 18th-century portraiture in Britain and Europe combined late Baroque dramatic lighting with elegant, formal posing. Artists frequently depicted sitters in luxurious garments such as silk drapery or ermine-trimmed cloaks against dark, tonal backgrounds to emphasize status and social standing.

Paintings from this period were typically executed in hand-ground oil pigments on stretched linen canvases. Frames were hand-carved from timber, covered with gesso, and finished using water-gilding techniques with gold leaf.

Authenticity is determined by examining age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint surface, hand-forged nails on original wooden stretchers, natural timber oxidation on the reverse, and brushwork consistent with the period standard.

Period portraiture creates strong visual contrast when hung above a minimalist console table or fireplace mantel within modern or traditional spaces. Placing formal artwork against contemporary wall colours creates a curated, historical focus.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the gilded frame gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners which can damage historical gold leaf.
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