How do I date a vintage female portrait canvas?

Dating relies on stylistic clues such as the sitter's clothing, hairstyle, and the framing materials used. Details inscribed on the reverse of the canvas or frame often provide specific dates or names. Comparison with documented works by the same school or artist helps narrow the period of creation further.

Where should I hang an oil portrait?

These paintings suit traditional reception rooms, studies, or hallways where lighting can be controlled. Keeping them away from direct sunlight and damp conditions protects the oil paint and canvas. Pairing a canvas with a complementary period interior enhances its visual presence in the room.

What is the difference between academic and modernist portraits?

Academic portraits prioritise realistic proportions, smooth blending, and formal poses derived from traditional training. Modernist and post-impressionist works favour looser brushwork, expressive colour choices, and simplified forms. Both approaches offer distinct insights into the artistic conventions of their respective eras.

Are these portraits original works?

The listings comprise original oil paintings created by individual artists, alongside occasional period copies after earlier masters. Each piece represents a unique hand-painted item rather than a reproduction print. Signatures, exhibition labels, and inscriptions on the stretcher bars often confirm authorship and origin.

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A vintage female portrait canvas brings personality, narrative and fine oil technique directly into a room.

V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

19th century

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V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

From Artsonline

£1,950

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‘Nude in Mirror’ - Oil Painting by Philippe De Rougemont (1891–1965), Sweden 1930s-40s

1920 - 1940

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‘Nude in Mirror’ - Oil Painting by Philippe De Rougemont (1891–1965), Sweden 1930s-40s

From Whites Antiques

£980

2 MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Oil on Canvas Portrait by Achille-fould

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£450

2 MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Portrait Oil Painting by Florence Small

From Prometheus Antiques

£950

2 MONTHS AGO

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After Jean-baptiste Van Loo - Portrait of Jeanne-agnes Berthelot De Pleneuf - Marquise De Prie

19th century

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After Jean-baptiste Van Loo - Portrait of Jeanne-agnes Berthelot De Pleneuf - Marquise De Prie

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£490

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Bloomsbury School - Oil Portrait of a Woman in a Red Scarf

1900 - 1920

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Bloomsbury School - Oil Portrait of a Woman in a Red Scarf

From Branching Out Antiques

£420

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Oil Portrait of Young Lady Holding Yellow Rose Painting

1900 - 1920

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Oil Portrait of Young Lady Holding Yellow Rose Painting

From Sale Antiques

£130

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Howard Barron 1900-1991. Portrait of Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann 1914-1973. Director of the Horstmann Gear Company of Bath, 1946. Framed Oil Painting on Canvas.

1920 - 1940

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Howard Barron 1900-1991. Portrait of Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann 1914-1973. Director of the Horstmann Gear Company of Bath, 1946. Framed Oil Painting on Canvas.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£4,295

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Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

1900 - 1920

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Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£7,895

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Tony Giles 1925 - 1994. English. Vows Are Spoken Only to Be Broken. Framed 1960s Cornish Nude Oil Painting.

1940 - 1960

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Tony Giles 1925 - 1994. English. Vows Are Spoken Only to Be Broken. Framed 1960s Cornish Nude Oil Painting.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£4,295

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Listings feature oil paintings on canvas spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, executed within British, French, and Italian artistic traditions.

Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

1920 - 1940

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Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£5,795

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Gaetan Dumas 1879 - 1950. French. A Trace of Pleasure or Regret. 1930s Female Nude Oil Painting. Warmth, Contentment and Closeness.

1920 - 1940

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Gaetan Dumas 1879 - 1950. French. A Trace of Pleasure or Regret. 1930s Female Nude Oil Painting. Warmth, Contentment and Closeness.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£1,795

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Original Italian Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman – Attilio Toro (1892–1982)

1920 - 1940

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Original Italian Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman – Attilio Toro (1892–1982)

From Tinker & Toad

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Oil Portrait Young Society Lady Signed H. Bayly English School

19th century

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Victorian Oil Portrait Young Society Lady Signed H. Bayly English School

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£8,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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William Henry Knight Ra 1823-1863
Portrait of Mary Sherborn, Nee Brance 1801-1886 Writing at Her Desk
extensively Inscribed on the Reverse " Mrs C Sherborn/by W H Knight/ Mary Brance 1801-1886/Mother of C W Sherborn"

19th century

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William Henry Knight Ra 1823-1863 Portrait of Mary Sherborn, Nee Brance 1801-1886 Writing at Her Desk extensively Inscribed on the Reverse " Mrs C Sherborn/by W H Knight/ Mary Brance 1801-1886/Mother of C W Sherborn"

From Artware Fineart

£800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

From Swag Antiques

£695

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Vintage Female Portrait Canvas

V.large Oil Portrait Painting Wife of Major-general Sir Stanley Clarke 2of2

‘Nude in Mirror’ - Oil Painting by Philippe De Rougemont (1891–1965), Sweden 1930s-40s

Oil on Canvas Portrait by Achille-fould

Portrait Oil Painting by Florence Small

After Jean-baptiste Van Loo - Portrait of Jeanne-agnes Berthelot De Pleneuf - Marquise De Prie

Bloomsbury School - Oil Portrait of a Woman in a Red Scarf

Oil Portrait of Young Lady Holding Yellow Rose Painting

Howard Barron 1900-1991. Portrait of Katherine Merry Nee Horstmann 1914-1973. Director of the Horstmann Gear Company of Bath, 1946. Framed Oil Painting on Canvas.

Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

Tony Giles 1925 - 1994. English. Vows Are Spoken Only to Be Broken. Framed 1960s Cornish Nude Oil Painting.

Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

Gaetan Dumas 1879 - 1950. French. A Trace of Pleasure or Regret. 1930s Female Nude Oil Painting. Warmth, Contentment and Closeness.

Original Italian Oil Painting Portrait of a Woman – Attilio Toro (1892–1982)

Victorian Oil Portrait Young Society Lady Signed H. Bayly English School

William Henry Knight Ra 1823-1863 Portrait of Mary Sherborn, Nee Brance 1801-1886 Writing at Her Desk extensively Inscribed on the Reverse " Mrs C Sherborn/by W H Knight/ Mary Brance 1801-1886/Mother of C W Sherborn"

Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

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