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18th C. German/austrian Portrait of an Officer
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18th C. German/austrian Portrait of an Officer

18th century
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Description

18th C. German/Austrian Portrait of an Officer

This is a very nice small portrait of an German/Austrian officer from c.1750/60 on copper.

The officer is in a dress uniform and wears a Military Merit medal.

The painting (oil on copper) comes with a 18th c gilded frame.

No signature has been found .

Measurements:

With frame: Width approx. 32cm - Height approx. 37cm - Without frame: Width approx. 19cm - Height approx. 23.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this 18th Century Military Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA934681
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
18th C. German/Austrian Portrait of an Officer

This is a very nice small portrait of an German/Austrian officer from c.1750/60 on copper.

The officer is in a dress uniform and wears a Military Merit medal.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame.
fig 1. 18th C. German/austrian Portrait of an Officer

The painting (oil on copper) comes with a 18th c gilded frame.

No signature has been found .

Measurements:

With frame: Width approx. 32cm - Height approx. 37cm - Without frame: Width approx. 19cm - Height approx. 23.5cm

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this 18th Century Military Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA934681
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An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame.
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Archive I An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame.

18th C. German/austrian Portrait of an Officer

Archive II An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame. View IV
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Telephone 01422 887420 or 07780 687139
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Valley Antique Centre
Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame.
18th c. German/Austrian Portrait of an Officer
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An 18th-century oil portrait depicting a male military officer in a white and blue uniform inside a molded gold gilded frame.
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FAQs

Eighteenth-century European military portraiture typically depicts military officers in detailed regimentals, emphasizing status, military ranks, and decorations. These works frequently incorporated Neoclassical or Rococo stylistic elements, capturing refined facial features alongside official uniform details.

Portraits from this era were primarily executed using oil paints applied to stretched linen canvas or timber panels. The surrounding frames were constructed from carved wood or molded composition, finished with water or oil gilding using real gold leaf.

Authentic 18th-century paintings demonstrate consistent age craquelure across the surface, historical canvas stretching techniques, and natural oxidisation on the timber stretcher and frame backing. Hand-carved joinery and authentic leaf gilding on the frame also signal period origin.

An antique military portrait creates a focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or modern credenza, effectively blending historical art with contemporary decor. Pairing dark, traditional portraiture with understated furniture accents emphasizes visual contrast.

Position the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of high humidity to prevent canvas distortion and paint loss. Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding water or chemical polishes on delicate gilding.
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