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.

Frank Owen Salisbury 1874 -1962
" Friends" a Young Boy in Van Dyck Dress Holding His Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
on the Reverse "Friends"

1900 - 1920

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Frank Owen Salisbury 1874 -1962 " Friends" a Young Boy in Van Dyck Dress Holding His Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on the Reverse "Friends"

From Artware Fineart

£3,800

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19th century

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19thc Oil Painting of a Young Girl

From Mike Melody Antiques

£340

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children

19th century

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Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£290

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Primitive Oil Painting of Girl in a Blue Dress

19th century

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Primitive Oil Painting of Girl in a Blue Dress

From Baggott & Co.

£1,100

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In Memoriam Portrait Painting of a Family Group 1856

19th century

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In Memoriam Portrait Painting of a Family Group 1856

From Hand of Glory

£1,200

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'Little Miss Murray' Portrait of a Young Girl - Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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'Little Miss Murray' Portrait of a Young Girl - Oil Painting

From The Collector Antiques

£545

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Two 19th Century Terracotta Busts

From Eclectic Antiques

£500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Victorian Portrait

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£695

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Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

19th century

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Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

From Jane Short Antiques

£1,950

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Harold Arthur Burke. "Her Properties". Oil Painting Portrait.

1900 - 1920

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Harold Arthur Burke. "Her Properties". Oil Painting Portrait.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,550

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.

British Victorian Oil Painting Girl Playing House of Cards

19th century

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British Victorian Oil Painting Girl Playing House of Cards

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£9,500

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Large Religious Portrait Oil Painting the Icon of Madonna Del Popolo C1931

1920 - 1940

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Large Religious Portrait Oil Painting the Icon of Madonna Del Popolo C1931

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£3,000

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1900 - 1920

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Portrait of a Young French Girl C1925

From Colin Brand Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Print After the Style of Emile Vernon

19th century

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Victorian Print After the Style of Emile Vernon

From Vicky Thomas Antiques

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Irish Watercolour Signed John E. Bosanquet, Dublin 1853

19th century

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Irish Watercolour Signed John E. Bosanquet, Dublin 1853

From Shaun King Antiques

£365

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19th century

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19th Century English School Portrait of a Gentleman, with Riding Crop & Dog

From Country House Fine Art

£2,995

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Portrait of Children

Frank Owen Salisbury 1874 -1962 " Friends" a Young Boy in Van Dyck Dress Holding His Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on the Reverse "Friends"

19thc Oil Painting of a Young Girl

Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children

Primitive Oil Painting of Girl in a Blue Dress

In Memoriam Portrait Painting of a Family Group 1856

'Little Miss Murray' Portrait of a Young Girl - Oil Painting

Two 19th Century Terracotta Busts

Large Victorian Portrait

Italian Oil on Canvas of Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael, of Very Large Proportion, Ca 1840.

Harold Arthur Burke. "Her Properties". Oil Painting Portrait.

British Victorian Oil Painting Girl Playing House of Cards

Large Religious Portrait Oil Painting the Icon of Madonna Del Popolo C1931

Portrait of a Young French Girl C1925

Victorian Print After the Style of Emile Vernon

Irish Watercolour Signed John E. Bosanquet, Dublin 1853

19th Century English School Portrait of a Gentleman, with Riding Crop & Dog

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