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19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man
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19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man

19th century
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Description

19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man

This is a lovely small painting depicting a portrait of a old man from the 19th century.

The painting is continental and most probably from The Netherlands or Belgium and dates from c. 1850

The portrait is an oil on panel.

No signature has been found on the painting, but a name has been written in pencil at the back together with some other writing.

The painting comes with a lovely period gilt frame.

Measurements without the frame: Width: 4 Inches (10cm) Height: 5.5 Inches (14cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA951745
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
19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man

This is a lovely small painting depicting a portrait of a old man from the 19th century.

The painting is continental and most probably from The Netherlands or Belgium and dates from c. 1850

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting an elderly man with a full grey beard and white hair set against a dark background.
fig 1. 19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man

The portrait is an oil on panel.

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No signature has been found on the painting, but a name has been written in pencil at the back together with some other writing.
Original Retro

The painting comes with a lovely period gilt frame.

Measurements without the frame: Width: 4 Inches (10cm) Height: 5.5 Inches (14cm)

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this 19th Century Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA951745
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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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 antique oil painting depicting an elderly man with a full grey beard and white hair set against a dark background.
19th Century Painting Portrait of a Old Man
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An antique oil painting depicting an elderly man with a full grey beard and white hair set against a dark background.
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Nineteenth-century portraiture emphasized realistic depiction, capturing character and social standing through subtle lighting, realistic skin tones, and detailed facial expression against subdued backgrounds.

Artists during this period primarily utilised oil pigments mixed with linseed oil on stretched flax canvas or wood panels, often finishing the work with a protective natural resin varnish.

Authenticity is evaluated by inspecting canvas weave, natural craquelure patterns in the paint layers, age-appropriate oxidisation on the reverse, and historical signature or monogram marks.

Traditional oil portraits provide visual balance when hung above modern sideboards or consoles, pairing well with clean architectural lines, dark timber finishes, and muted wall paint colours.

Preservation requires hanging the canvas away from direct sunlight and heat sources, removing surface dust with a dry soft brush, and consulting a professional restorer for varnish cleaning.
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