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Antique Portrait
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Antique Portrait

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique portrait

Oil on canvas

A member of the Findlay family

Small repair to canvas

Damage to gilt wood frame

Circa 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Regency Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1241314
Description
An antique portrait

Oil on canvas

A member of the Findlay family

Small repair to canvas

Damage to gilt wood frame

Circa 1830

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Regency Gentleman Oil Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241314
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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An antique oil painting depicting a gentleman in a dark double-breasted coat and white cravat, set within an ornate gold giltwood frame.
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting a gentleman in a dark double-breasted coat and white cravat, set within an ornate gold giltwood frame.

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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 57
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The Ark Stores
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An antique oil painting depicting a gentleman in a dark double-breasted coat and white cravat, set within an ornate gold giltwood frame.
Antique Portrait
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An antique oil painting depicting a gentleman in a dark double-breasted coat and white cravat, set within an ornate gold giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Giltwood, Plaster
  • ColourDark Blue
  • MotifsDouble-breasted coat, White cravat, Giltwood foliage moulding, Corner scrollwork
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth century Regency oil painting on canvas depicts a gentleman wearing a dark blue double-breasted coat and a white cravat against a dark background. The artwork sits inside an ornate giltwood frame featuring elaborate foliage mouldings, corner scrollwork, and visible damage along the plaster detailing. A small repair is present on the canvas, showing natural signs of age consistent with its nineteenth century origins. The painting measures 93 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Traditional in style, the portrait fits naturally above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway interior. The rich dark tones of the subject's coat complement classic and heritage interior schemes, bringing historic character to domestic wall spaces. The gilded frame provides a reflective focal point that enhances traditional decor settings while adding depth and texture to interior walls.

FAQs

Regency portrait painting refers to figurative fine art produced during the early nineteenth century, characteristically featuring formal attire, high cravats, and controlled lighting against neutral dark backgrounds.

Artists traditionally applied oil pigment onto stretched linen canvas, with completed works framed in hand-carved or cast plaster giltwood frames finished in gold leaf.

Authentic period works display natural craquelure patterns across the paint surface, age-appropriate discolouration of historical varnish, and hand-stretched canvas secured to original timber stretchers.

An antique portrait can be positioned as a focal point above a mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall alongside contrasting contemporary artwork.

Position the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and moisture, dusting the frame and surface gently with a soft dry brush without applying chemical cleaners.
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