{"product_id":"antique-oil-painting-portrait-in-profile-continental-school-18th-19th-century-old-master-style-ornate-gold-frame-24x28","title":"Antique Oil Painting Portrait in Profile – Continental School, 18th–19th Century – Old Master Style – Ornate Gold Frame 24\"x28\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique oil on canvas portrait showing the sitter in strict profile, facing left, with curling auburn hair and a loose white linen shirt with a turned-down collar, set against a deep, almost black background. Painted in the manner of the 17th-century Dutch and Flemish masters, the face is modelled in warm, rosy flesh tones with soft light, and the restrained palette gives the work a quiet, serious presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is unsigned and is offered as Continental (European) School, without attribution to a specific artist. We date it to the 18th–19th century on the basis of its materials and condition: fine age craquelure across the entire paint surface, with broader drying cracks in the dark background; an old relining (the original canvas has been backed with a second canvas); and an old hand-made softwood strainer with oxidized surfaces and old worm holes. The lower bar carries an old inventory number, \"A.654\", in black, and a small fragment of antique printed paper remains attached to the reverse. The dating is our opinion from visual examination only; the painting has not been laboratory tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is presented in a later decorative frame in gold and deep burgundy with raised corner and centre ornaments. The frame is modern, not of the period. A strong piece for collectors of Old Master style portraiture and antique European painting, and for traditional, library or dark academia interiors and gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall size (framed): approximately 24\" W × 28\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas size: approximately 16\" W × 19\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrientation: Vertical (portrait)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas, relined (old lining)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Later ornate gold and burgundy decorative frame (modern, not period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront protection: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks \u0026amp; signature: Unsigned; old inventory number \"A.654\" on the strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra \/ Circa: 18th–19th century, Continental School (dated by materials and condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique condition. Pronounced craquelure throughout, wider drying cracks and an uneven surface in the dark background, aged varnish, old relining; old restoration is possible. Light wear to the frame. Please review all photos and the video, they are part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang (wire on the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup is available at our gallery in Costa Mesa, California. Shipping is fully insured with signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiqua Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48009237233718,"sku":"00210","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/6762\/6806\/files\/IMG_7481.jpg?v=1791407262","url":"https:\/\/antiquaart.com\/products\/antique-oil-painting-portrait-in-profile-continental-school-18th-19th-century-old-master-style-ornate-gold-frame-24x28","provider":"Antiqua Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}