What periods do these children's portraits cover?

The available selection spans from the early eighteenth century through the Georgian and Victorian periods up to Edwardian examples from nineteen ten. This broad chronological range allows you to observe shifting conventions in children's dress, posture, and artistic execution over two hundred years.

How are these antique portraits framed?

Many examples are presented in period frames constructed from wood and finished with gold leaf or giltwood. Watercolours are typically glazed with glass to protect the paper surface. Original framing elements enhance the historical context of the piece, though frames can occasionally reflect later restoration work.

Are these works signed by artists?

Some pieces bear direct signatures from named painters, while others are attributed to specific artistic circles or recognised as works by regional English and French schools. Attributions rely on stylistic comparison, historical records, and family provenance linked to the original sitters.

How should I care for an antique portrait?

Protect works on paper and canvas from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent fading and pigment degradation. Maintaining stable indoor temperatures preserves both the frame and the painting substrate. Glazed watercolours require particular attention to prevent moisture accumulation behind the glass.

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An antique portrait of children captures young sitters in oil on canvas or watercolour, bringing domestic history directly into your room.

Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

19th century

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Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

From Rob Hall Antiques

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Painting of the Holy Family with Saint Jerome, After Correggio (Antonio Allegri, C. 1489-1534)

18th century

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Painting of the Holy Family with Saint Jerome, After Correggio (Antonio Allegri, C. 1489-1534)

From Westcoast Fine Art

£2,545

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Painting an Endearing Bond Boy with King Charles Spaniel Puppy C.1680 Circle of Mary Beale

17th century

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Painting an Endearing Bond Boy with King Charles Spaniel Puppy C.1680 Circle of Mary Beale

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£14,000

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19th century

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English Naive School Portrait

From Repton Co

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

18th century

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C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

From Artsonline

£2,375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Alabaster Bust of a Girl C.1900

From Collinge Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘

19th century

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John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A 19th Century Austrian Bust of St John the Baptist After Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479)

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Painting "La Belle Jardinière" (Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist), XVIII After Raffaello Sanzio, Called Raphael (1483-1520)

18th century

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Painting "La Belle Jardinière" (Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist), XVIII After Raffaello Sanzio, Called Raphael (1483-1520)

From Westcoast Fine Art

£11,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Print a Daughter of Eve.

From The Antique Shop

£245

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Current listings and archive records feature works spanning the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, utilising oil on canvas and watercolour on paper.

Creepy Kids Oil Painting on Unframed Canvas

19th century

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Creepy Kids Oil Painting on Unframed Canvas

From David Griffith Antiques

£365

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Lucien Freud Pen and Ink Study of Children

1940 - 1960

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Lucien Freud Pen and Ink Study of Children

From John Rudd Antiques

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Early 20th C. Terracotta Busts

From The Old Yard

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

ceramics

19th century

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Oil on Panel in Burr Maple Frame

From Jane Short Antiques

£445

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large High Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Table Top Shell Cameo by R. Pernice 9.5 Cm

19th century

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Large High Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Table Top Shell Cameo by R. Pernice 9.5 Cm

From Bushells Antiques

£4,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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17th century

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Baby Portrait Studio of Mary Beale 17th Century Oil Paintings on Canvas

From Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

£4,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Portrait of Children

Battle of Waterloo - A Naive and Unsual Portrait, Ink and Watercolour, of a Three Month Old Robert Spearman Swinburne Aged 3 Years

Painting of the Holy Family with Saint Jerome, After Correggio (Antonio Allegri, C. 1489-1534)

Painting an Endearing Bond Boy with King Charles Spaniel Puppy C.1680 Circle of Mary Beale

English Naive School Portrait

C. 1790 Baroque Oil Painting Portrait Study Aft: Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578-1625)

Alabaster Bust of a Girl C.1900

John Henry Dell Oil Painting ‘ the Pet Rabbit ‘

A 19th Century Austrian Bust of St John the Baptist After Antonio Rossellino (1427-1479)

Painting "La Belle Jardinière" (Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist), XVIII After Raffaello Sanzio, Called Raphael (1483-1520)

Large Antique Print a Daughter of Eve.

Creepy Kids Oil Painting on Unframed Canvas

Lucien Freud Pen and Ink Study of Children

Pair of Early 20th C. Terracotta Busts

Oil on Panel in Burr Maple Frame

Large High Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Table Top Shell Cameo by R. Pernice 9.5 Cm

Baby Portrait Studio of Mary Beale 17th Century Oil Paintings on Canvas

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