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Early Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century
Sold 12 December 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. The man is seated and shown three quarter length. The work is very capably handled with some nice details in the chair and the book in his hand. The costume indicates that the piece was probably painted in the 1840’s. The work is not signed although this is not unusual for this type of portrait. The painting is in good untouched condition with no repairs or holes. The work is superbly framed in the original exceptionally good gilt frame which is in excellent untouched condition. The whole has a great period look and is ready to hang. C.1840.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 15 ¾ by 17 ½

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1175611
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Description
A fine quality oil on canvas portrait of a gentleman. The man is seated and shown three quarter length. The work is very capably handled with some nice details in the chair and the book in his hand. The costume indicates that the piece was probably painted in the 1840’s. The work is not signed although this is not unusual for this type of portrait. The painting is in good untouched condition with no repairs or holes.
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The work is superbly framed in the original exceptionally good gilt frame which is in excellent untouched condition.
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The whole has a great period look and is ready to hang. C.1840.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 15 ¾ by 17 ½

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175611
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil paint, Wood, Gilt plaster
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrnate corner cartouches, Floral scrollwork, Gilt finish, Formal seated pose
  • SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Early Victorian portraiture typically captures sitters in realistic, dignified poses, often reflecting the rising middle class and industrial prosperity through formal attire and restrained colour palettes.

These works were created using oil paint on stretched linen canvases, housed within timber frames featuring applied compo or plaster ornamentations finished with gold leaf or metallic gilt.

Authenticity is determined by examining canvas ageing, hand- forged stretcher frames, craquelure patterns in the oil layer, and traditional hand-carved or moulded gesso frames.

Pairing a historic portrait with contemporary minimalist furniture or placing it against a moody, saturated wall colour creates a striking visual contrast that anchors contemporary spaces.

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, avoid touching the canvas surface, and consult a professional conservator for periodic cleaning of the varnish layer.
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