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A 19th Century French Portrait
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A 19th Century French Portrait

19th century
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A 19th century french bust portrait of the president de grangues within an oval gilded decorative frame

Height 88cm

Width 75cm

Depth 6cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this French Portrait Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA886794
Description
A 19th century french bust portrait of the president de grangues within an oval gilded decorative frame

Height 88cm

Width 75cm

Depth 6cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this French Portrait Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA886794
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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An antique oval oil painting depicting a gentleman in dark clothing and a white collar, framed in an ornate gilded carved frame.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORTRAIT
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An antique oval oil painting depicting a gentleman in dark clothing and a white collar, framed in an ornate gilded carved frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsOval giltwood frame, Foliate moulding, White rabat collar, Coat of arms detail
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth century French oil painting depicts a bust portrait of the President de Grangues within an ornate oval giltwood frame. The subject wears dark brown clothing complemented by a white rabat collar, alongside a small coat of arms detail on the right side of the canvas. The surround features deep relief foliate carving with rich gold leaf finishing, enclosing the dark canvas background. The object measures 88 cm high, 75 cm wide, and 6 cm deep in physical size. This piece suits placement in a gentleman's library or study, positioned securely above a mantelpiece to add period character to interior spaces.

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Nineteenth-century French portraiture often incorporated historicist styles, drawing inspiration from seventeenth- and eighteenth-century artistic traditions. Artists focused on detailed depiction of attire, subtle lighting, and formal composition to reflect the sitters status or historical interest.

Paintings from this period were predominantly executed using oil paints mixed with natural binders on linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames. Decorative frames were typically crafted from wood and gesso, finished with hand-applied gold leaf or oil gilding.

Authentic period works show age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and hand-worked joinery on the wooden stretchers. Gilded frames of the era usually exhibit slight wear revealing the underlying red or grey bole clay.

A classic dark oil portrait creates a striking focal point when paired with contemporary minimalist furniture or hung against neutral walls. Positioning the artwork above a sideboard or fireplace introduces texture and historical contrast to a modern decorative scheme.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and sudden temperature fluctuations. Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths that could strip the gilding or damage delicate varnish layers.
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