How do I hang an oval portrait?

Support the weight of the gilded frame securely from the wall using appropriate fixings rather than relying on the decorative hanging ring alone. Position the piece at eye level where adequate light can strike the gold surface. Keep the painting away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect the canvas, paper and gilt wood over time.

What periods do these paintings cover?

The selections span from the seventeenth century through the Georgian and Regency eras up to Edwardian and Art Deco times. Each era brings distinct clothing styles and painting techniques. Early works often feature stiff lace collars and dark robes, while nineteenth-century pieces display softer pastels and vibrant watercolours.

Are these works always painted in oil?

While oil on canvas is common, the listings include pastels, watercolours, silhouette prints and painted glass. Artists selected different mediums depending on the scale and purpose of the commission. Miniatures frequently utilise watercolour or gouache on delicate surfaces, whereas larger formal commissions employ oil paint.

How are miniatures framed?

Miniatures are typically set behind glass in small wooden, brass or papier-mâché frames, often featuring inner gilded bezels. This glazing protects the sensitive pigments from dust and moisture. Many include small hanging loops or stands for desk placement rather than standard wall hanging hardware.

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A gilded oval portrait painting captures a face from centuries past within a curved frame of shining gold leaf.

Medici Print Titled the Boy in Red After Antique Oil Portrait Painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun of Joseph François Pierre De Sahuget D’amarzit D’espagnac (1776-1820)

1900 - 1920

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Medici Print Titled the Boy in Red After Antique Oil Portrait Painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun of Joseph François Pierre De Sahuget D’amarzit D’espagnac (1776-1820)

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£550

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17th century

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17th Century Portrait

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£2,500

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Portrait of a Lady C.1695; Circle of Michael Dahl.

17th century

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Portrait of a Lady C.1695; Circle of Michael Dahl.

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£4,950

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Portrait of a Lady C.1685: Circle of Adriaen Hanneman.

17th century

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Portrait of a Lady C.1685: Circle of Adriaen Hanneman.

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£8,650

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Gilded Oval Portrait Painting

Medici Print Titled the Boy in Red After Antique Oil Portrait Painting by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun of Joseph François Pierre De Sahuget D’amarzit D’espagnac (1776-1820)

17th Century Portrait

Portrait of a Lady C.1695; Circle of Michael Dahl.

Portrait of a Lady C.1685: Circle of Adriaen Hanneman.

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