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Pastel Portrait of a Boy, Circa 1830
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Pastel Portrait of a Boy, Circa 1830

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Set within a feigned oval, this half-length pastel portrait shows a slender boy in a brown jacket and matching waistcoat worn over a white shirt with a wide frill-edged shirt. He is named on an inscription to the backing board as "John Warren my grand father". The portrait is set in the original gilt cavetto frame.

UK postage: £10

International postage: £30

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1160666
Dealers Internal Reference
7160
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Description
Set within a feigned oval, this half-length pastel portrait shows a slender boy in a brown jacket and matching waistcoat worn over a white shirt with a wide frill-edged shirt. He is named on an inscription to the backing board as "John Warren my grand father". The portrait is set in the original gilt cavetto frame.

UK postage: £10

International postage: £30

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 19th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160666
Dealers Internal Ref
7160
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pastel Portrait of a Boy, Circa 1830

Archive II An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame. View II
Archive III An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame. View III
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Wigs on the Green

Wigs on the Green
Telephone 07962 257915
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Items Sold 319
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An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
Pastel Portrait of a Boy, circa 1830
Ref: SA1160666
An antique oval pastel portrait of a young boy in a dark jacket with a white collar, set inside an ornate gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialPastel on paper, gilt wood, glass
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsOval aperture, Gilt frame moulding, Ruff collar attire
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century pastel portraits typically feature soft blending, delicate colour transitions, and intimate portrayals of subjects, often set within oval mats or frames to focus attention on the sitter.

These works were produced using pigmented pastel chalks applied to tinted paper or vellum, usually mounted on backing boards and protected behind glass within ornate wooden frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical paper types, hand-carved or composition gilt frames showing age-appropriate oxidisation, and dry pigment adherence consistent with historical media rather than modern reproduction prints.

Pairing historical portraiture with contemporary minimalist decor creates a striking focal point, often utilised in gallery walls or as a standalone statement piece to add depth and narrative to a room.

Pastels must remain sealed behind UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment degradation from light exposure, kept away from high humidity, and handled minimally to avoid dislodging the fragile chalk particles.
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