Pair Of Small Antique Georgian Portraits Provincial Folk Art Oil Paintings 18Thc
Stock No
RAB1631
2019
- £850.00
- €991 Euro
- $1,136 US Dollar
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Item Description
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS DEPICTING A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUPLE, OIL ON CANVAS LAID TO BOARD
Whilst not technically classed as portrait miniatures in the true sense these portraits are pretty tiny and utterly charming. Painted in a folky, slightly skew whiff style, typical of the Georgian Provincial School.
Depicting Archibald and Sarah Morton of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Archibald Wilson Esq. was probably born around 1745 as he was known to be 85 in 1830 and was a banker. Susan Wilson probably married Archibald in the mid to late 18th century. They had six children together.
Both portraits are inscribed verso with a wider family history, typed by different descendants of the sitters. Further research notes to this can be seen below on the wider family tree.
The portraits probably date from the late 18th Century period, Circa 1790 during the reign of George III.
They are framed in matching simple and complimentary gilt frames.
The paintings are in good vintage condition with no serious issues and only minor wear commensurate with age. The is some craquelure present on both.
Approximate measurements each: Frames - 17cm x 14cm x 2cm. Paintings - 13cm x 10cm.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Bristol, Somerset
Item Dimensions
H: 17cm W: 14cm D: 2cm
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Bristol, Somerset
Item Location
United Kingdom
