What periods do these portraits represent?

The selections span from the seventeenth century through the Victorian era and into the early twentieth century. These eras reflect shifting approaches to likeness and formal composition. Earlier examples often feature dark, dramatic lighting influenced by Baroque traditions, while later Victorian works introduce softer realism and varied subject matter.

How were these paintings constructed?

Painters applied oil-based pigments onto stretched canvas or solid wood panels using traditional bristle brushes. Rich umbers and ochres dominated the palettes to create deep, shadowed backgrounds. Many retain their original giltwood or gold leaf frames, which were designed to complement the dark tones of the central composition.

How do I care for an oil portrait?

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight and steady moisture fluctuations to protect the canvas and oil pigments. Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry brush without applying pressure. Avoid using liquid cleaners or chemical solvents on the paint layer. Professional conservation is recommended for any structural repairs.

What indicates attribution to a school?

Attributions to a specific school indicate that an anonymous artist worked within the stylistic tradition of a known master or region. These pieces share technical methods and visual traits with documented makers of the era. Such designations help place undated or unsigned works within their proper historical context.

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A brown oil portrait painting captures individual character through layered dark tones, offering centuries of historic depth for your wall.

Mares at the Watering Trough - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

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Mares at the Watering Trough - Antique Oil Painting

From Rue des Fontenelles

£900

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Painting Pat Smythe and Finality Winner Leading Showjumper of the Year C1949

1940 - 1960

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Painting Pat Smythe and Finality Winner Leading Showjumper of the Year C1949

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£12,500

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19th century

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A Small Portrait of Geo IV

From The Antique Partnership

£350

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After Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn , 1606-1669
"The Night Watch" the Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem Van Ruytenburch

18th century

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After Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn , 1606-1669 "The Night Watch" the Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem Van Ruytenburch

From Artware Fineart

£4,500

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Pair of Stallion & Mare Hackney Champion Oil Paintings by W.a. Clark

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Stallion & Mare Hackney Champion Oil Paintings by W.a. Clark

From Blue Boar Antiques

£4,850

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Ferdinand Barth, 1842-1892
Nicolo Paganini 1782 - 1840 Seated in a Prison Cell, Playing His Violin
oil on Canvas
31 X 26 Cm. 12 X 10 In.

19th century

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Ferdinand Barth, 1842-1892 Nicolo Paganini 1782 - 1840 Seated in a Prison Cell, Playing His Violin oil on Canvas 31 X 26 Cm. 12 X 10 In.

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£3,500

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Ruth Cecil Latter, 1869-1949
Portrait of Sir (Cecil Frederick) Nevil Macready 1st Bt, Kcb, Kcmg and Gcmg, 1862-1946

1920 - 1940

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Ruth Cecil Latter, 1869-1949 Portrait of Sir (Cecil Frederick) Nevil Macready 1st Bt, Kcb, Kcmg and Gcmg, 1862-1946

From Artware Fineart

£3,500

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17th century

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17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]

From Country House Fine Art

£3,995

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Beautiful Large Enigmatic Oil Signed Meninsky - Possibly Bernard Meninsky

1920 - 1940

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Beautiful Large Enigmatic Oil Signed Meninsky - Possibly Bernard Meninsky

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£500

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Mr Gibson of Durie 17th Oil Portrait Painting Studio of David Scougall Wearing Full Suit of Armour

17th century

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Mr Gibson of Durie 17th Oil Portrait Painting Studio of David Scougall Wearing Full Suit of Armour

From Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

£12,500

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Several canvases quietly preserve the intense gazes of prizewinning shorthorn bulls, racing pigeons, and dappled buckskin horses alongside historic human aristocracy.

19th century

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

From Artware Fineart

£2,500

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1900 - 1920

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'The Merry Drinker' Oil on Canvas

From Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

£695

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19th century

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19th Century Portrait Painting of William Morton Civil Engineer

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£550

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Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

18th century

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Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

From Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

£4,950

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

17th century

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Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

From Shackladys Antiques

£7,650

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Sir Hubert Von Herkomer, 1849 - 1914
Portrait of General William Booth 1829–1912, Founder of the Salvation Army

19th century

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Sir Hubert Von Herkomer, 1849 - 1914 Portrait of General William Booth 1829–1912, Founder of the Salvation Army

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£6,500

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Brown Oil Portrait Painting

Mares at the Watering Trough - Antique Oil Painting

Painting Pat Smythe and Finality Winner Leading Showjumper of the Year C1949

A Small Portrait of Geo IV

After Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn , 1606-1669 "The Night Watch" the Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem Van Ruytenburch

Pair of Stallion & Mare Hackney Champion Oil Paintings by W.a. Clark

Ferdinand Barth, 1842-1892 Nicolo Paganini 1782 - 1840 Seated in a Prison Cell, Playing His Violin oil on Canvas 31 X 26 Cm. 12 X 10 In.

Ruth Cecil Latter, 1869-1949 Portrait of Sir (Cecil Frederick) Nevil Macready 1st Bt, Kcb, Kcmg and Gcmg, 1862-1946

17th Century Portrait Circle of Michael Dahl,of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706]

Beautiful Large Enigmatic Oil Signed Meninsky - Possibly Bernard Meninsky

Mr Gibson of Durie 17th Oil Portrait Painting Studio of David Scougall Wearing Full Suit of Armour

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

'The Merry Drinker' Oil on Canvas

19th Century Portrait Painting of William Morton Civil Engineer

Portrait of John Robinson of Denston Hall, Suffolk C.1700; Circle of Sir Godfrey Kneller

Oil on Canvas Portrait of Sir Edward Longville

Sir Hubert Von Herkomer, 1849 - 1914 Portrait of General William Booth 1829–1912, Founder of the Salvation Army

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