Antique Portrait of a Woman Oil on Canvas Vintage Figurative Painting Framed

A striking and characterful portrait of a seated woman, painted in oil on canvas. The sitter is depicted wearing a dark dress, seated in an interior setting, with a particularly expressive face and carefully rendered features.

The painting has a wonderful period character, with visible painterly brushwork and a warm, atmospheric palette. It is presented in an attractive ornate gilt-effect decorative frame, which complements the portrait beautifully.

The reverse retains an old postcard attached to the canvas, adding an interesting historical detail to the piece.

Measurements

Overall framed size:

78 × 58 cm

30.7 × 22.8 inches

Actual painting size:

58 × 39 cm

22.8 × 15.4 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in aged condition consistent with its age, with signs of age and use to the canvas and frame. The ornate frame has areas of wear, ageing and imperfections commensurate with age. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

There are also various old marks and fittings visible to the reverse, including the retained old postcard.

A highly decorative antique portrait with strong character, ideal for collectors of traditional portraiture, antique paintings and period interiors.

Please note: We sell paintings as described and pictured. Any attribution or dating is based on the information available to us; please refer to the photographs for the best assessment of the artwork.