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.

19th century

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Portrait of Sir Thomas Bouch 1822 - 1880, English School, 19th Century

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Frank Thomas Copnall, 1870 - 1949
Portrait of Sir John Lynn-thomas, K.b.e., C.b., C.m.g., F.r.c.s. 1861-1939

1920 - 1940

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Frank Thomas Copnall, 1870 - 1949 Portrait of Sir John Lynn-thomas, K.b.e., C.b., C.m.g., F.r.c.s. 1861-1939

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Frederick Thomas Baynes Watercolour ‘ Lady with Lantern’

19th century

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Frederick Thomas Baynes Watercolour ‘ Lady with Lantern’

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£650

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Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of a Gentleman

18th century

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Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of a Gentleman

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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.

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£1,550

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Oil Painting Rough Collie Dogs Follower of Benedict Angell Hyland

1900 - 1920

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Oil Painting Rough Collie Dogs Follower of Benedict Angell Hyland

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

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Sir William John Newton, 1785-1869
Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, Gch, (1746-1837)

19th century

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Sir William John Newton, 1785-1869 Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, Gch, (1746-1837)

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1900 - 1920

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Frank Samuel Eastman 1878 - 1964

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Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1850: English Provincial School.

19th century

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Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1850: English Provincial School.

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Oil Painting Military Battle 2nd Afghan War by Francis Russell Flint

1940 - 1960

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Oil Painting Military Battle 2nd Afghan War by Francis Russell Flint

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

William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

19th century

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William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

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Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet , Sir George Cockburn, 10th Bt, 1772-1853 by Ambrosini Jerome

19th century

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Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet , Sir George Cockburn, 10th Bt, 1772-1853 by Ambrosini Jerome

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George Hayter 1792 - 1871
Portrait of John Ayrton Paris, Frs, (1785-1856), Physician
john Ayrton Paris
oil on Canvas
76.20 X 63.50 Cm

19th century

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George Hayter 1792 - 1871 Portrait of John Ayrton Paris, Frs, (1785-1856), Physician john Ayrton Paris oil on Canvas 76.20 X 63.50 Cm

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Attributed James Ward, Ra, 1769-1859
Portrait of Archbishop of York , William Markham 1719 – 1807

18th century

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Attributed James Ward, Ra, 1769-1859 Portrait of Archbishop of York , William Markham 1719 – 1807

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Richard Hall 1852-1942 Portrait of Rear Admiral James Sacheverell Constable Salmond, Rn (1882-1958)

1900 - 1920

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Richard Hall 1852-1942 Portrait of Rear Admiral James Sacheverell Constable Salmond, Rn (1882-1958)

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Portrait of Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia (1892 – 1975) Wearing the Order of the Garter by Edward Bainbridge Copnall 1907-1973

1940 - 1960

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Portrait of Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia (1892 – 1975) Wearing the Order of the Garter by Edward Bainbridge Copnall 1907-1973

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British Portrait Painting

Portrait of Sir Thomas Bouch 1822 - 1880, English School, 19th Century

Frank Thomas Copnall, 1870 - 1949 Portrait of Sir John Lynn-thomas, K.b.e., C.b., C.m.g., F.r.c.s. 1861-1939

Frederick Thomas Baynes Watercolour ‘ Lady with Lantern’

Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of a Gentleman

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

Oil Painting Rough Collie Dogs Follower of Benedict Angell Hyland

Sir William John Newton, 1785-1869 Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, Gch, (1746-1837)

Frank Samuel Eastman 1878 - 1964

Portrait of a Young Boy and His Dog C.1850: English Provincial School.

Oil Painting Military Battle 2nd Afghan War by Francis Russell Flint

William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

Portrait of Admiral of the Fleet , Sir George Cockburn, 10th Bt, 1772-1853 by Ambrosini Jerome

George Hayter 1792 - 1871 Portrait of John Ayrton Paris, Frs, (1785-1856), Physician john Ayrton Paris oil on Canvas 76.20 X 63.50 Cm

Attributed James Ward, Ra, 1769-1859 Portrait of Archbishop of York , William Markham 1719 – 1807

Richard Hall 1852-1942 Portrait of Rear Admiral James Sacheverell Constable Salmond, Rn (1882-1958)

Portrait of Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia (1892 – 1975) Wearing the Order of the Garter by Edward Bainbridge Copnall 1907-1973

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