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Pair of British School Portraits
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Pair of British School Portraits

19th century
Sold 23 September 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Striking pair of half-length portraits prints with hand painted detail in glazed gilt frame. The portraits show a prosperous looking man sitting near a desk and a charming looking woman sitting in her finery. The decorative frames show some damage giving them an appealing distressed look. Stuck on the back of woman portrait there is a receipt dated 1883 also written on the back "Kindly alter this, let us have__?__ for certain by Monday" A very attractive pair that will add a superb touch of history to any wall.

Physical Dimensions
Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Pair of Portraits to the 19th Century.

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SA1032361
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3157
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Striking pair of half-length portraits prints with hand painted detail in glazed gilt frame.
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The portraits show a prosperous looking man sitting near a desk and a charming looking woman sitting in her finery.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The decorative frames show some damage giving them an appealing distressed look. Stuck on the back of woman portrait there is a receipt dated 1883 also written on the back "Kindly alter this, let us have__?__ for certain by Monday" A very attractive pair that will add a superb touch of history to any wall.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Pair of Portraits to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1032361
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3157
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Pair of British School Portraits

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A pair of framed antique portraits depicting a man and a woman in formal attire set within gilded wooden frames.
Pair of British School Portraits
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A pair of framed antique portraits depicting a man and a woman in formal attire set within gilded wooden frames.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, wood, gesso, gold leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFormal attire, Gilded frames, Neutral background
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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British school portraiture encompasses works produced by artists trained within the British tradition, reflecting evolving stylistic movements from the 18th century onwards, frequently capturing the likenesses of regional gentry and middle classes.

These works typically utilise oil pigments applied to stretched canvas, housed within traditional gilded wooden frames constructed with mitred joints and gesso ornamentation.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the canvas weave, stretcher bar construction, pigment composition, and the ageing characteristics of the oil paint and varnish layers.

Pairing historical artworks with modern decor creates a layered aesthetic, often utilised to introduce focal points within neutral spaces or to anchor gallery walls.

Preservation requires stable environmental conditions with controlled humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight, and consulting a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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