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Portrait of Louis Joseph D'humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop (1753 - 1834). Oil on Canvas.
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Portrait of Louis Joseph D'humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop (1753 - 1834). Oil on Canvas.

19th century
Sold 15 August 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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A large early 19th century portrait of Louis Joseph d'Humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Avignon, France (1753 - 1834). Oil on canvas. French School. The work is housed in an Empire gilt frame moulded with swans, anthemia and cornucopias of fruit.

The portrait depicts a robed Archbishop Louis Joseph d'Humieres sat in a gilded chair, holding aloft a document detailing his name and accolades.

There is creasing to the edges of the work, seemingly from previous framing, and there are some small losses and marks in areas. Historic patch repairs evident verso.

A striking portrait that displays very well.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 86cm

Width: 68cm

Depth: 4.25cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
4.2cm (1.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139600
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7758
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A large early 19th century portrait of Louis Joseph d'Humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Avignon, France (1753 - 1834). Oil on canvas. French School. The work is housed in an Empire gilt frame moulded with swans, anthemia and cornucopias of fruit.
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The portrait depicts a robed Archbishop Louis Joseph d'Humieres sat in a gilded chair, holding aloft a document detailing his name and accolades.
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fig 1. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a Catholic archbishop holding a document, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Portrait of Louis Joseph D'humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop (1753 - 1834). Oil on Canvas.

There is creasing to the edges of the work, seemingly from previous framing, and there are some small losses and marks in areas. Historic patch repairs evident verso.

A striking portrait that displays very well.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 86cm

Width: 68cm

Depth: 4.25cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
4.2cm (1.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139600
Dealers Internal Ref
7758
Harrington Antiques
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Portrait of Louis Joseph D'humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop (1753 - 1834). Oil on Canvas.

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a portrait of a Catholic archbishop holding a document, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
Portrait of Louis Joseph d'Humieres, Roman Catholic Archbishop (1753 - 1834). Oil on Canvas.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Gilt Wood
  • ColourMuted Red
  • MotifsClerical vestments, Handheld document, Pectoral cross, Ornate gilt frame
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 4.2 cm (2 in)

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Portraits of clergy and ecclesiastical figures from the 18th and 19th centuries were commissioned to document high-ranking church officials, often employing formal poses and symbolic vestments to denote status and spiritual authority.

These works typically utilised woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over a wooden frame, primed with gesso, and painted using linseed oil-based pigments, housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of canvas weave consistency, craquelure patterns in the oil layer, stretcher frame construction, and pigment analysis under ultraviolet light to check for age-appropriate oxidisation.

Historic portraits add gravitas and depth when contrasted against neutral modern walls, functioning effectively as focal points in traditional libraries, formal living rooms, or moody hallways.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and occasional professional cleaning to remove accumulated surface dust and soot without damaging the varnish layer.
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