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.

"Arthur Howell". By William Dring Ra Large Oil Portrait.

1920 - 1940

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"Arthur Howell". By William Dring Ra Large Oil Portrait.

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Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821
A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

19th century

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Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821 A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

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Arthur Royce Bradbury, Ara, 1892-1977
Portrait of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, (1874–1965) in Garter Robes

1940 - 1960

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Arthur Royce Bradbury, Ara, 1892-1977 Portrait of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, (1874–1965) in Garter Robes

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Portrait of a Girl Feeding a Deer C.1720, by Thomas Gibson.

18th century

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Portrait of a Girl Feeding a Deer C.1720, by Thomas Gibson.

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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

17th century

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Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

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Maurice Codner, 1888-1958
Vice Admiral Sir Charles Leo Glandore (Crash) Evans Kcb Cbe Dso Dsc 1888-1958

1920 - 1940

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Maurice Codner, 1888-1958 Vice Admiral Sir Charles Leo Glandore (Crash) Evans Kcb Cbe Dso Dsc 1888-1958

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English School 18th, Century
portrait of Josiah Tucker, Dean Tucker, 1713-1799

17th century

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English School 18th, Century portrait of Josiah Tucker, Dean Tucker, 1713-1799

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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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George Duncan Beechey, 1798 - 1852
Portrait of Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh 1810-1878

19th century

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George Duncan Beechey, 1798 - 1852 Portrait of Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh 1810-1878

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Leslie Moore, 19th/20th Centuries
portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, First Earl Roberts (1832–1914) Commander-in-chief of the British Army

19th century

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Leslie Moore, 19th/20th Centuries portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, First Earl Roberts (1832–1914) Commander-in-chief of the British Army

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

Watercolour, Sharing a Secret - William Lee -Hankey

1900 - 1920

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Watercolour, Sharing a Secret - William Lee -Hankey

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Sir Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley, Rp, Roi, Nps, 1880-1952
Portrait of King George V 1865–1936

1920 - 1940

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Sir Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley, Rp, Roi, Nps, 1880-1952 Portrait of King George V 1865–1936

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Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Probably of the Leader Family C.1710; Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller.

18th century

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Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Probably of the Leader Family C.1710; Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller.

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Portrait of Sir Robert Williames Vaughan of Nannau, by Samuel Drummond, 1825

19th century

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Portrait of Sir Robert Williames Vaughan of Nannau, by Samuel Drummond, 1825

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Portrait of a Young Man, Oil, Circle of Thomas Jones Barker (1815-1882)

19th century

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Portrait of a Young Man, Oil, Circle of Thomas Jones Barker (1815-1882)

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Attributed to Alexander Melville, 1846-1885
Portrait of Queen Victoria 1819 – 1901 Wearing a Blue Sash of the Order of the Garter

19th century

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Attributed to Alexander Melville, 1846-1885 Portrait of Queen Victoria 1819 – 1901 Wearing a Blue Sash of the Order of the Garter

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British Portrait Painting

"Arthur Howell". By William Dring Ra Large Oil Portrait.

Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821 A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

Arthur Royce Bradbury, Ara, 1892-1977 Portrait of Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, (1874–1965) in Garter Robes

Portrait of a Girl Feeding a Deer C.1720, by Thomas Gibson.

Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller Portrait of Katharine, Wife of Thomas, 6th Earl of Westmorland

Maurice Codner, 1888-1958 Vice Admiral Sir Charles Leo Glandore (Crash) Evans Kcb Cbe Dso Dsc 1888-1958

English School 18th, Century portrait of Josiah Tucker, Dean Tucker, 1713-1799

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

George Duncan Beechey, 1798 - 1852 Portrait of Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh 1810-1878

Leslie Moore, 19th/20th Centuries portrait of Frederick Sleigh Roberts, First Earl Roberts (1832–1914) Commander-in-chief of the British Army

Watercolour, Sharing a Secret - William Lee -Hankey

Sir Oswald Hornby Joseph Birley, Rp, Roi, Nps, 1880-1952 Portrait of King George V 1865–1936

Portrait of a Young Gentleman, Probably of the Leader Family C.1710; Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Portrait of Sir Robert Williames Vaughan of Nannau, by Samuel Drummond, 1825

Portrait of a Young Man, Oil, Circle of Thomas Jones Barker (1815-1882)

Attributed to Alexander Melville, 1846-1885 Portrait of Queen Victoria 1819 – 1901 Wearing a Blue Sash of the Order of the Garter

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