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Hand-coloured Portrait of a Little Boy
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Hand-coloured Portrait of a Little Boy

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 October 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

Charming framed hand- colouring portrait of a little boy in period costume standing outside. The gilded and rosewood frame has a few imperfections (shown in photos) however the painting is in excellent condition. A fantastic painting that will look striking on any wall.

Hand-colouring refers to any method of manually adding colour to a monochrome photograph, generally either to heighten the realism of the image or for artistic purposes.[1] Hand-colouring is also known as hand painting or overpainting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Hand Coloured Portrait to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1043389
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3266
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Description
Charming framed hand- colouring portrait of a little boy in period costume standing outside.
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The gilded and rosewood frame has a few imperfections (shown in photos) however the painting is in excellent condition.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

A fantastic painting that will look striking on any wall.

fig 1. A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Hand-coloured Portrait of a Little Boy

Hand-colouring refers to any method of manually adding colour to a monochrome photograph, generally either to heighten the realism of the image or for artistic purposes.[1] Hand-colouring is also known as hand painting or overpainting.

Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Hand Coloured Portrait to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043389
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3266
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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Archive I A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hand-coloured Portrait of a Little Boy

Archive II A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. View IV
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
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Items Sold 2,486
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
Hand-Coloured Portrait of a Little Boy
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A framed hand-coloured portrait of a young boy wearing a hat and suit, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Gilt, Pigment
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsOrnate moulding, Gilded finish, Figurative subject
  • SizeH 52.5 cm (21 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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These works typically combine early photographic prints or monochrome paintings with meticulously applied watercolour or oil pigments to add realistic colour.

Artworks from this period were commonly produced on paper, canvas, or photographic base layers, housed within carved wood frames featuring composition ornaments and gilt finishes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the ageing of the paper or canvas, the characteristics of the framing materials, backing boards, and the hand-applied pigment techniques consistent with historical methods.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when hung individually against neutral walls or incorporated into a balanced salon-style gallery wall arrangement.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and avoiding harsh cleaning agents on the delicate gilded frame.
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