J. Jee

A beautiful and highly decorative late 19th-century British portrait by J. Jee, depicting a refined Victorian lady seated in a graceful half-length pose. She is elegantly dressed in a delicate white lace gown with soft pink accents, wearing an unusual pair of pince-nez spectacles, a distinctive feature that adds both charm and character to the portrait.

Executed in oil on canvas with an accomplished academic style, the painting displays fine attention to the sitter’s complexion, costume and expression against a subdued atmospheric background. The work is presented in an impressive gilt frame that complements its period character.

A striking statement piece for a traditional or contemporary interior and an excellent addition to any collection of Victorian portraiture.

Dimensions

Overall (including frame):

* 100 × 83 cm

* 39.4 × 32.7 inches

Canvas (visible artwork):

* 73 × 56 cm

* 28.7 × 22.0 inches

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall, commensurate with age. The canvas displays light surface wear, minor scattered marks and age-related craquelure. There are a few small paint losses and surface blemishes visible upon close inspection. The gilt frame has age-related wear, scuffs, small losses and rubbing to the gilding. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.