How do I date an antique portrait?

Dating relies primarily on the style of clothing, hair, wigs and facial accessories worn by the sitter. Examining the stretcher bars, canvas type and framing methods provides further chronological clues. Signatures, artist attribution records and historical inscriptions on the reverse of the canvas also help narrow down the exact period of creation.

What is the difference between oil and watercolour portraits?

Oil paintings on canvas offer rich textures, deep colour saturation and greater durability over centuries. They were typically commissioned for formal display in grand rooms. Watercolours on paper provide a delicate, intimate finish and were often used for military commissions, travel studies or private domestic settings.

How should I care for an antique oil painting?

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity and sudden temperature fluctuations to prevent canvas slackening and paint cracking. Dust the surface very gently with a soft, dry brush. Avoid using water, chemical cleaners or modern conservation sprays on the painted surface or giltwood frame without professional guidance.

What does attribution to a studio mean?

Attribution to a studio or follower indicates that the piece was produced in the workshop of a recognised master under their direct supervision or in their specific style. These works reflect the exact techniques and aesthetic standards of the primary artist while offering an accessible alternative to a signed masterwork.

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British portrait painting captures centuries of individual character, offering a direct link to historical figures, military officers and provincial families.

Geoffrey Robert Russell, 1902 - 1945
Portrait of Arthur Eric Rowton Gill 1882-1940 in His Studio

1920 - 1940

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Geoffrey Robert Russell, 1902 - 1945 Portrait of Arthur Eric Rowton Gill 1882-1940 in His Studio

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Attributed to George Frederic Watts, 1817-1904
Portrait of General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier, K.c.b. 1751 - 1860

Oil on Canvas
50 X 40 In. (127 X 101 Cm.)

19th century

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Attributed to George Frederic Watts, 1817-1904 Portrait of General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier, K.c.b. 1751 - 1860 Oil on Canvas 50 X 40 In. (127 X 101 Cm.)

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George Dowdney, Active 1730 - 1750
Portrait of the Reverend Christopher Pitt 1699 - 1748

Oil on Canvas
30 X 25 In. (76 X 64 Cm.)

18th century

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George Dowdney, Active 1730 - 1750 Portrait of the Reverend Christopher Pitt 1699 - 1748 Oil on Canvas 30 X 25 In. (76 X 64 Cm.)

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19th century

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English School 19th, Century old Martin Chuzzlewit oil on Canvas 76.20 X 60.96 Cm. (30 X 24 In.)

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Walter H. Allcott. "Girl in Yorkshire Dales". Landscape/portrait Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Walter H. Allcott. "Girl in Yorkshire Dales". Landscape/portrait Oil Painting.

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£1,780

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Sir Samuel Luke Fildes Ra, Half Length Antique Portrait Painting Titled "Phyllis"

19th century

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Sir Samuel Luke Fildes Ra, Half Length Antique Portrait Painting Titled "Phyllis"

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£55,000

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1814 Sir William Beechey Circle Oil Painting Robert 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

19th century

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1814 Sir William Beechey Circle Oil Painting Robert 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

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£5,000

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Ralph Hedley Rba. "Daddy's Garden". Oil Painting Landscape.

19th century

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Ralph Hedley Rba. "Daddy's Garden". Oil Painting Landscape.

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"Lt. Colonel John Kennedy" by John F.h. Dutton. Large Oil Portrait Painting.

1900 - 1920

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"Lt. Colonel John Kennedy" by John F.h. Dutton. Large Oil Portrait Painting.

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£3,380

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Portrait of Journalist James Blakeney by Charlotte Blakeney Ward

1900 - 1920

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Portrait of Journalist James Blakeney by Charlotte Blakeney Ward

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£1,495

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Listings feature seventeenth-century oils on canvas, Regency watercolours and twentieth-century pastels depicting nobility, military officers and everyday subjects.

Portrait of Mr John Heap by William Woodhouse - Oil Painting

19th century

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Portrait of Mr John Heap by William Woodhouse - Oil Painting

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Portrait of a Lady of the Palmer Family (?) C.1700; Attributed to Thomas Murray.

18th century

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Portrait of a Lady of the Palmer Family (?) C.1700; Attributed to Thomas Murray.

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Studio of Sir John Everett Millais , Bt Pra, (1829-96)
My First Sermon
oil on Panel
28 X 20 Cm. (11 X 8 In.)

19th century

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Studio of Sir John Everett Millais , Bt Pra, (1829-96) My First Sermon oil on Panel 28 X 20 Cm. (11 X 8 In.)

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19th century

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C19th Oil Painting

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£875

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George Frederick Clarke, 1823-1906
Portrait of Admiral Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, Gcb, Gcmg, Kch, 1790–1858

19th century

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George Frederick Clarke, 1823-1906 Portrait of Admiral Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, Gcb, Gcmg, Kch, 1790–1858

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Portrait of ‘Whimsical Walker’ by Lucy Kemp-welch (1869-1958)

1900 - 1920

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Portrait of ‘Whimsical Walker’ by Lucy Kemp-welch (1869-1958)

From William Morris Antiques

£950

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British Portrait Painting

Geoffrey Robert Russell, 1902 - 1945 Portrait of Arthur Eric Rowton Gill 1882-1940 in His Studio

Attributed to George Frederic Watts, 1817-1904 Portrait of General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier, K.c.b. 1751 - 1860 Oil on Canvas 50 X 40 In. (127 X 101 Cm.)

George Dowdney, Active 1730 - 1750 Portrait of the Reverend Christopher Pitt 1699 - 1748 Oil on Canvas 30 X 25 In. (76 X 64 Cm.)

English School 19th, Century old Martin Chuzzlewit oil on Canvas 76.20 X 60.96 Cm. (30 X 24 In.)

Walter H. Allcott. "Girl in Yorkshire Dales". Landscape/portrait Oil Painting.

Sir Samuel Luke Fildes Ra, Half Length Antique Portrait Painting Titled "Phyllis"

1814 Sir William Beechey Circle Oil Painting Robert 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

Ralph Hedley Rba. "Daddy's Garden". Oil Painting Landscape.

"Lt. Colonel John Kennedy" by John F.h. Dutton. Large Oil Portrait Painting.

Portrait of Journalist James Blakeney by Charlotte Blakeney Ward

Portrait of Mr John Heap by William Woodhouse - Oil Painting

Portrait of a Lady of the Palmer Family (?) C.1700; Attributed to Thomas Murray.

Studio of Sir John Everett Millais , Bt Pra, (1829-96) My First Sermon oil on Panel 28 X 20 Cm. (11 X 8 In.)

C19th Oil Painting

George Frederick Clarke, 1823-1906 Portrait of Admiral Edmund Lyons, 1st Baron Lyons, Gcb, Gcmg, Kch, 1790–1858

Portrait of ‘Whimsical Walker’ by Lucy Kemp-welch (1869-1958)

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