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.

19th century

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Charles Hunt 1803 - 1877

From Ellis Fine Art

£3,750

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Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

1940 - 1960

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Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

From Sale Antiques

£750

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Thomas Beach Portrait of a Young Boy Carrying a Fruit Basket

18th century

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Thomas Beach Portrait of a Young Boy Carrying a Fruit Basket

From Darnley Fine Art

£8,000

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Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair Engravings

19th century

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Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair Engravings

From McTague of Harrogate

£450

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Adam Buck "First Steps..." Pair Old Engravings

19th century

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Adam Buck "First Steps..." Pair Old Engravings

From McTague of Harrogate

£450

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Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" Pair Engravings

19th century

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Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" Pair Engravings

From McTague of Harrogate

£450

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Pair of Georgian Watercolours of Children, Circa 1780

18th century

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Pair of Georgian Watercolours of Children, Circa 1780

From Wigs on the Green

£380

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16th century

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After Raphael Conestabile Madonna

From Darnley Fine Art

£7,500

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19th century

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Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

From LVS Decorative Arts

£2,750

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Adelaïde Salles-wagner, Mealtime - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

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Adelaïde Salles-wagner, Mealtime - Antique Oil Painting

From Brave Fine Art

£7,500

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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.

Italian School St John the Baptist as a Child

19th century

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Italian School St John the Baptist as a Child

From Darnley Fine Art

£4,500

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19th century

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Beautiful Pair of Child Portraits C1870

From Swag Antiques

£895

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Mezzotint Portrait of Children Bathing (The Hoppner Children) - James Ward After John Hoppner

19th century

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Mezzotint Portrait of Children Bathing (The Hoppner Children) - James Ward After John Hoppner

From The Mezzotint Man

£720

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Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

19th century

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Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

From Mike Melody Antiques

£180

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Henry Travis a Game of Battledore and Shuttlecock

19th century

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Henry Travis a Game of Battledore and Shuttlecock

From Darnley Fine Art

£3,500

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Oil Painting Attributed to Henry Windsor Fry "Portrait of a Boy"

19th century

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Oil Painting Attributed to Henry Windsor Fry "Portrait of a Boy"

From Walton House Antiques

£1,950

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Antique Portrait of Children

Charles Hunt 1803 - 1877

Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

Thomas Beach Portrait of a Young Boy Carrying a Fruit Basket

Adam Buck "Father's Hope, Mother's Glory" Pair Engravings

Adam Buck "First Steps..." Pair Old Engravings

Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" Pair Engravings

Pair of Georgian Watercolours of Children, Circa 1780

After Raphael Conestabile Madonna

Fine Quality Early 19th Century Carrara Marble Bust of a Young Girl Signed ‘Houdon’

Adelaïde Salles-wagner, Mealtime - Antique Oil Painting

Italian School St John the Baptist as a Child

Beautiful Pair of Child Portraits C1870

Mezzotint Portrait of Children Bathing (The Hoppner Children) - James Ward After John Hoppner

Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

Henry Travis a Game of Battledore and Shuttlecock

Oil Painting Attributed to Henry Windsor Fry "Portrait of a Boy"

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