How do I date an antique oil portrait?

Dating relies heavily on the style of costume, hair, and framing depicted within the canvas, alongside the physical characteristics of the wooden stretcher or panel. Examining the ageing of the oil paint and any inscriptions or labels on the reverse helps narrow down the decade of creation.

What is the difference between canvas and panel portraits?

Canvas supports became widely popular for their flexibility and ability to be produced in large, monumental sizes for stately homes. Wooden panels were more common in earlier centuries, offering a completely rigid surface that prevents the cracking associated with aged fabric.

How should I care for a framed oil painting?

Keep portraits away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and rapid temperature fluctuations that can cause the canvas to warp or the oil paint to craze. Dust the surface and the surrounding giltwood frame gently with a soft, dry brush without applying moisture or cleaning agents.

Are period frames original to the paintings?

Many portraits retain their original frames, which are matched to the exact period of the artwork through stylistic cues like carved ornamentation and gilding methods. Some pieces have been re-framed in later centuries to suit changing interior decoration tastes while still utilising period materials.

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When you search for framed oil portrait artwork, you meet centuries of human likenesses rendered in rich pigments and housed in period surrounds.

After John Jackson, Ra, 1778 – 1831
Portrait of John Wesley 1703 - 1791 Founder of Methodism

19th century

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After John Jackson, Ra, 1778 – 1831 Portrait of John Wesley 1703 - 1791 Founder of Methodism

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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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19th century

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19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

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1920 - 1940

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Spanish Lady - Oil Painting

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£350

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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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Portrait of Philippe Ii, Duke of Orleans C.1706; Attributed to Jean-baptiste Santerre.

18th century

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Portrait of Philippe Ii, Duke of Orleans C.1706; Attributed to Jean-baptiste Santerre.

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William Biscombe Gardner, Ra, 1847-1919
Professor Alexander William Williamson Frs (1824-1904)

19th century

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William Biscombe Gardner, Ra, 1847-1919 Professor Alexander William Williamson Frs (1824-1904)

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Portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Draper , (Née Sclater )1744 - 1778 by John Raphael Smith, 1752 - 1812

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Portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Draper , (Née Sclater )1744 - 1778 by John Raphael Smith, 1752 - 1812

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Portrait Traditionally Said to Be of Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 17th/18th Century, After Daniel Mytens.

17th century

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Portrait Traditionally Said to Be of Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 17th/18th Century, After Daniel Mytens.

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Portrait of a Boy with His Pets C.1850; Provincial English School.

19th century

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Portrait of a Boy with His Pets C.1850; Provincial English School.

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Several portraits feature unexpected animal companions, capturing prize racing pigeons, resting sheep, and watchful guard dogs alongside human sitters.

Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of an Elegant Lady

18th century

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Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of an Elegant Lady

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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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English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

19th century

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English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

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English School 18th Century, a Portrait of a Young Bandsman Possibly of the Yorkshire Militia with a Busby Hat and Cymbals.

19th century

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English School 18th Century, a Portrait of a Young Bandsman Possibly of the Yorkshire Militia with a Busby Hat and Cymbals.

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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

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Portrait of a Boy in Red C.1720: Follower of John Verelst.

18th century

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Portrait of a Boy in Red C.1720: Follower of John Verelst.

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Framed Oil Portrait Artwork

After John Jackson, Ra, 1778 – 1831 Portrait of John Wesley 1703 - 1791 Founder of Methodism

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

19th Century Portrait of a Lady ,Manner of Godfrey Kneller

Spanish Lady - Oil Painting

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

Portrait of Philippe Ii, Duke of Orleans C.1706; Attributed to Jean-baptiste Santerre.

William Biscombe Gardner, Ra, 1847-1919 Professor Alexander William Williamson Frs (1824-1904)

Portrait of Mrs. Elizabeth Draper , (Née Sclater )1744 - 1778 by John Raphael Smith, 1752 - 1812

Portrait Traditionally Said to Be of Sir Jeffrey Hudson, 17th/18th Century, After Daniel Mytens.

Portrait of a Boy with His Pets C.1850; Provincial English School.

Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of an Elegant Lady

Francis Alleyne 1750-1815 Portrait of a Gentleman

English School 18th Century, Portrait of a Young Fifer in Military Dress Possibly from a Yorkshire Militia Band

English School 18th Century, a Portrait of a Young Bandsman Possibly of the Yorkshire Militia with a Busby Hat and Cymbals.

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

Portrait of a Boy in Red C.1720: Follower of John Verelst.

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