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Portrait of a Rotund Gentleman in Black Tie - Oil Painting
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Portrait of a Rotund Gentleman in Black Tie - Oil Painting

19th century
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19th century portrait of a rotund gentleman in a black suit with a bow tie. Oil on canvas in a gilded frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this Victorian Gentleman Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA961242
Dealers Internal Reference
23-02-09_10
Description
19th century portrait of a rotund gentleman in a black suit with a bow tie. Oil on canvas in a gilded frame.
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this Victorian Gentleman Portrait Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA961242
Dealers Internal Ref
23-02-09_10
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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame.

Portrait of a Rotund Gentleman in Black Tie - Oil Painting

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame. View VI
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame.
Portrait of a Rotund Gentleman in Black Tie - Oil Painting
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsMutton chops, formal cravat, sweeping corner moulding, acanthus leaf detail
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicts a seated gentleman in black formal wear, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame featuring sweeping corner moulding, acanthus leaf detail, and raised floral ornamentation. The subject wears a dark suit with a white shirt and formal cravat, complemented by distinctive mutton-chop whiskers and visible craquelure across the painted surface. The frame is finished in a bright gold leaf with deep relief carvings along the outer and inner borders, showing gentle surface wear consistent with age. Measuring 98 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, this Victorian wall art fits neatly above the mantel in a gentleman's library or a formal living room. The piece hangs securely on a wall to introduce period character and rich tones of gold and black to traditional or transitional interior spaces.

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Victorian portraiture typically features formal poses, detailed attire, and dark or neutral backgrounds, reflecting the social standing and sombre aesthetic of the mid-to-late 19th century.

Artists used oil-based pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto stretched cotton or linen canvas, and housed in hand-carved wood frames coated in gesso and gold leaf.

Authentic Victorian oil paintings often exhibit natural craquelure across the surface, canvas darkening on the reverse, hand-carved stretcher keys, and original gilded gesso framing.

Position the framed painting as a focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a gallery wall in a library, dining room, or hallway to add historical contrast.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources, dusting the frame lightly with a soft, dry brush without using liquid cleaners.
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