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19th Century Portrait of a Masonic Gentleman - Oil Painting
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19th Century Portrait of a Masonic Gentleman - Oil Painting

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A 19th-century portrait of a Masonic gentleman in full dress with grey hair, framed in a simple gilded frame. Re-ligned oil on canvas.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this Masonic Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA900242
Dealers Internal Reference
200526_02
Description
A 19th-century portrait of a Masonic gentleman in full dress with grey hair, framed in a simple gilded frame. Re-ligned oil on canvas.
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this Masonic Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA900242
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200526_02
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A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame.
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Archive I A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame.

19th Century Portrait of a Masonic Gentleman - Oil Painting

Archive II A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame. View VII
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A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame.
19th Century Portrait of a Masonic Gentleman - Oil Painting
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A 19th-century oil portrait depicting a gentleman with grey hair, a yellow collar, and a fur-trimmed coat, framed within a molded giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Portraiture
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsGiltwood frame, Cravat and fur trim, Dark background, Formal portraiture pose
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting depicts a gentleman in full dress with grey hair, set against a dark background in the style of nineteenth-century portraiture. The subject wears a white cravat, a yellow collar, and a dark brown coat with fur trim, capturing a formal half-length pose. The canvas is re-ligned and housed within a molded giltwood frame finished in gold leaf with decorative reeded inner detailing. The visible palette includes rich tones of dark brown, gold, white, and a hint of warm red across the garment. Measuring 68 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, the framed artwork presents a substantial profile suitable for display. In a contemporary home, this traditional portrait brings a distinguished nineteenth-century aesthetic to a gentleman's library, study, or hallway. The piece hangs securely above the mantel, grounding a room with historical character and formal presence. The gilded finish of the frame catches natural light, while the sombre expression and layered attire of the subject provide a focal point for period-inspired interiors.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century portraiture typically features formal poses, controlled lighting palettes, and detailed depictions of attire that signaled social standing, profession, or fraternal affiliations.

These portraits were traditionally rendered using oil paint on stretched canvas or wooden panels and housed in carved giltwood or gilded gesso frames.

Authentic period portraits usually exhibit natural age craquelure across the paint surface, historic wooden stretcher frames with age-related darkening, and traditional hand-gilded framing.

A classical portrait can be positioned above a mantelpiece, console table, or integrated into a gallery wall to introduce historical contrast against contemporary architectural lines.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid using chemical liquids or moisture on the paint surface.
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