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Large 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
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Large 19th Century Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A good quality 19th century portrait of a seated gentleman. A well painted oil on canvas, unsigned, in a decorative gilt frame. One old repair on canvas, which has been very professionally done.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gentleman Portrait to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08556717
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
High white cravat and dark coat: English menswear of the 1820s to 1840s.
Wooden stretcher keys in the frame corners: standard tensioning method from the 1820s.
Linen canvas on the reverse: natural darkening from long exposure to air.
Gold watch fob at the waistband: fashionable gentleman's accessory of the early nineteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079531
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality 19th century portrait of a seated gentleman. A well painted oil on canvas, unsigned, in a decorative gilt frame. One old repair on canvas, which has been very professionally done.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Gentleman Portrait to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08556717
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
High white cravat and dark coat: English menswear of the 1820s to 1840s.
Wooden stretcher keys in the frame corners: standard tensioning method from the 1820s.
Linen canvas on the reverse: natural darkening from long exposure to air.
Gold watch fob at the waistband: fashionable gentleman's accessory of the early nineteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1079531
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a gentleman in formal dark attire, framed within an elaborate gold gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Gesso, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsScrolled frame cartouches, Gilt gesso moulding, Dark backdrop, Formal portraiture
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This large 19th-century oil painting depicts a seated gentleman in formal dark attire against a dark backdrop, rendered in a Regency style. The artwork uses oil paint on canvas and is set within a decorative gilt frame with gilt gesso moulding, scrolled frame cartouches, and gold leaf finish, showing dark brown and gold tones. The visual details include the gentleman's dark coat and vest, a white cravat, and one old professional repair on the canvas. The painting measures 105 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Positioned within a gentleman's library design vibe, this piece suits placement above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway. It hangs securely on a wall using traditional picture-hanging hardware to complement classic or period interior schemes.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century male portraiture commonly features dark formal attire, such as frock coats and cravats, set against neutral or darkened backdrops to emphasise the physical features and social status of the sitter.

Paintings from this era were created using oil paints applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, typically housed in carved wood or moulded gesso frames finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces exhibit uniform craquelure across the paint surface, natural ageing to the canvas support, period-appropriate stretcher construction, and historical framer labels.

A portrait of this scale functions effectively when hung above a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned within a gallery wall arrangement, or placed as a focal point in a study or dining room.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, and clean dust gently from the frame using a soft, dry brush without applying water or chemical cleaners.
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