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16th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
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16th Century Portrait of a Gentleman

16th century
Sold 14 March 2026 · Hesketh Antiques
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German School (16th Century) Portrait of a Gentleman.

Oil on panel inscribed and dated aged 39 (upper right)

Physical Dimensions
Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Hesketh Antiques has dated this Sixteenth Century Oil Painting to the 16th Century.

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SA1162437
Description
German School (16th Century) Portrait of a Gentleman.

Oil on panel inscribed and dated aged 39 (upper right)

Height
79.5cm (31.30")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this Sixteenth Century Oil Painting to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162437
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Archive I A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

16th Century Portrait of a Gentleman

Archive II A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View II
Archive III A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View III
Archive IV A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View IV
Archive V A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View V
Archive VI A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View VI
Archive VII A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View VII
Archive VIII A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View VIII
Archive IX A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View IX
Archive X A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View X
Archive XI A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View XI
Archive XII A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull. View XII
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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

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Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hesketh
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Hesketh Antiques
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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.
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A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull.
16TH CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN
Ref: SA1162437
A framed sixteenth-century oil portrait of a bearded gentleman in dark attire resting his hand upon a skull.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period16th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialOil paint, wood panel, timber frame
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCoat of arms, Memento mori skull, Ruff collar, Moulded timber frame
  • SizeH 79.5 cm (31 in) x W 59 cm (23 in)

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Sixteenth-century portraiture is characterised by rigid poses, meticulous detail in costume, sombre expressions, and often the inclusion of symbolic objects such as coats of arms or memento mori elements to denote status and philosophy.

Artists during this period typically painted with oil or tempera on prepared wooden panels, often using layered glazes to achieve depth, housed within heavy timber frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural ageing characteristics such as wood grain warping, craquelure in the oil layers, panel construction joints, and historical pigment compositions verified through technical analysis.

Pairing a dark historic portrait with minimalist or modern surroundings creates a striking contrast, grounding the space with gravitas while highlighting the rich tones of the artwork.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and relative humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping the surface clean from dust using a soft, dry brush without chemical solvents.
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