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Portrait of Joseph Pridham (1807-1855) by Caroline Pridham. Dated 1825.
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Portrait of Joseph Pridham (1807-1855) by Caroline Pridham. Dated 1825.

19th century
Description

A charming portrait of Joseph Pridham of Northview House, Plymouth, drawn by his sister, Caroline Pridham, in 1825 (faintly inscribed to the front when examined out of frame).

The work was drawn by Joseph's sister when he was 18 years old. It is well executed with Caroline Pridham really capturing her brother's intensity. It is housed in a later maple frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 34cm

Width: 26.5cm

Depth: 2cm

DELIVERY

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International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gentleman Portrait Painting to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09713117
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
High stiffened collar and folded cravat: Regency menswear fashion of the 1820s.
Tousled swept-forward hair and sideburns: gentleman's grooming in the 1820s.
Charcoal and chalk on toned paper: drawing materials of the early 19th century.
Pencil inscription on the reverse: family record dating the sitter to 1825.
Bird's-eye maple frame with a gilt inner slip: 19th-century framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244731
Dealers Internal Reference
8094a
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Description
A charming portrait of Joseph Pridham of Northview House, Plymouth, drawn by his sister, Caroline Pridham, in 1825 (faintly inscribed to the front when examined out of frame).

The work was drawn by Joseph's sister when he was 18 years old. It is well executed with Caroline Pridham really capturing her brother's intensity. It is housed in a later maple frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 34cm

Width: 26.5cm

Depth: 2cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gentleman Portrait Painting to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09713117
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-210 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
High stiffened collar and folded cravat: Regency menswear fashion of the 1820s.
Tousled swept-forward hair and sideburns: gentleman's grooming in the 1820s.
Charcoal and chalk on toned paper: drawing materials of the early 19th century.
Pencil inscription on the reverse: family record dating the sitter to 1825.
Bird's-eye maple frame with a gilt inner slip: 19th-century framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244731
Dealers Internal Ref
8094a
Harrington Antiques
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A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame.
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Archive I A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame.

Portrait of Joseph Pridham (1807-1855) by Caroline Pridham. Dated 1825.

Archive II A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View II
Archive III A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View III
Archive IV A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View IV
Archive V A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View V
Archive VI A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View VI
Archive VII A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame. View VIII
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A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame.
Portrait Of Joseph Pridham (1807-1855) by Caroline Pridham. Dated 1825.
Ref: SA1244731
A Regency-era portrait of a gentleman in a dark high-collared coat, set inside a warm brown birds eye maple frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Birds Eye Maple, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh cravat, Birds eye maple frame, Profile pose
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Regency-era framed artwork depicts Joseph Pridham in 1825, drawn by his sister Caroline Pridham when he was eighteen years old. The profile pose shows a gentleman with dark hair, wearing a dark coat and a high white cravat against a neutral background. The artwork sits within a warm brown birds-eye maple frame featuring distinctive mottled timber grain patterns, visible silver-toned inner mouldings, and straight mitred corners. The physical piece measures 34 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Placed within a gentleman's library or study, this artwork hangs effectively above a sideboard or on a panelled wall to bring traditional character to the interior. The restrained palette of deep greys, blacks, and whites contrasts cleanly with the figured orange-brown timber surround. The compact proportions allow placement in narrow wall spaces between bookcases or windows, adding historical interest to domestic spaces.

FAQs

Regency portraiture from the early 1800s emphasizes romantic realism, subtle lighting, and detailed depiction of contemporary fashions such as high cravats, tailored coats, and natural hairstyles.

Portraits from this era were typically executed in oils, pastels, or watercolour on paper or canvas, and were frequently housed in decorative timber frames made from figured woods like birds eye maple or mahogany with gilt slips.

Authentic 1820s portraits feature accurate period attire, age-appropriate craquelure or paper discolouration, historical joinery on the wooden backing, and original hand-carved or veneered framing.

Integrate the portrait into a gallery wall, place it above a mantelpiece, or style it atop a sideboard paired with contemporary ceramics to create a striking contrast between historic and modern aesthetics.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent fading or warping, clean the frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and consider UV-protective glass for paper works.
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