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Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Lady

19th century
Sold 2 December 2025 · Branching Out Antiques
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Description

Stunning early 19th Century French school portrait of a lady in a Voltaire armchair, wearing period jewellery.

Oil on canvas, Indistinctly signed.

Inscriptions to the back stretcher attributes this work to Massard Felix, born 1173.

48.5cm x 41cm

Good general condition, in need of a clean.

A serene, mesmerising portrait, in a period gilt frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA901154
Description
Stunning early 19th Century French school portrait of a lady in a Voltaire armchair, wearing period jewellery.

Oil on canvas, Indistinctly signed.

Inscriptions to the back stretcher attributes this work to Massard Felix, born 1173.

48.5cm x 41cm

Good general condition, in need of a clean.

A serene, mesmerising portrait, in a period gilt frame.

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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Decorative & country house antiques, including art and taxidermy

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a seated woman in a dark dress against a shadowed background.
OIL ON CANVAS PORTRAIT OF A LADY
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil paint, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative portrait, Seated figure, Chiaroscuro lighting
  • SizeH 48.5 cm (19 in) x W 41 cm (16 in)

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Oil portraiture gained prominence during the Renaissance as artists shifted from tempera to oil paint, allowing for greater depth, richer colours, and smoother blending. It became the primary medium for documenting likenesses of nobility, bourgeoisie, and notable figures across subsequent centuries.

Traditional oil paintings are created using ground pigments suspended in a drying oil, typically linseed oil, applied onto stretched canvas or wooden panels. Layers of underpainting, glazes, and varnishes were traditionally used to achieve luminosity and protect the paint surface over time.

Authentic period pieces are assessed through examination of the canvas weave, stretcher frame construction, pigment analysis, and natural ageing characteristics such as craquelure and varnish yellowing. Pigment testing and ultraviolet light inspection can also help reveal restoration or modern alterations.

An antique portrait adds a layer of historic depth and narrative contrast to contemporary spaces. It can be hung as a striking focal point above a minimalist mantelpiece or paired with clean-lined modern furniture to create a curated, eclectic aesthetic.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity and temperature to prevent canvas warping and paint cracking. Paintings should be kept out of direct sunlight to avoid fading and dusted gently with a soft, dry brush by professionals when cleaning is needed.
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