King Charles I, Oil Portrait Painting

17th century oil portrait of King Charles I depicted in armour, presented in a traditional feigned oval and housed in a gilt frame.

This painting was acquired from the National Trust Penrose Estate in 2019. The estate was inherited by Jordan Adlard-Rogers after he successfully proved his lineage as the son of the late aristocrat Charles Rogers, at which time a number of artworks from the estate were sold.

The painting has been previously professionally relined

The frame is inscribed “King Charles I” in the bottom left corner.

He measures 30 x 34 including frame. 

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£4,500

Antique early 18th century oil portrait of a young lady. The sitter is shown half length with softly styled hair, wearing a golden gown with white chemise and blue drapery.

Oil on canvas in a period hand carved Lely style oval gilt frame popular in this time period. The painting displays well with attractive craquelure and age-related character. She has been previously relined. 

33 x 37 inches including the frame. 

The painting was purchased direct from the family who said it had been passed down through their relatives. They mentioned a surviving family letter written by a great-great-great grandmother which rather amusingly referred to her as the “uppity cousin” who was getting above herself by having her portrait painted. Portraits being a significant marker of status and social aspiration in that period.

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£2,750

Late 17th / early 18th century oil portrait depicting a gentleman wearing a full-bottomed periwig and holding a rolled document. The style and dress suggest German or Central European School, dating from approximately 1690–1715.

The sitter holds a document bearing an inscription beginning “Gottfr…”, possibly referring to the name Gottfried, although It could also be “Gott sey” (older spelling of “Gott sei”), it’s German and roughly means:

“God be…” or “God be with…” 

The portrait may depict a Lutheran pastor, scholar, or civic official, typical subjects for portraits of this period.

Oil on canvas with age-related craquelure consistent with its age. The canvas appears to have been re-lined or re-stretched in the 19th century and is on a later stretcher. An old inventory label numbered 34077 is attached to the reverse.

Presented in a decorative hand carved gilt frame. 

A striking early portrait with great presence.

Measurements: 29 x 34 inches including frame. 

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£1,750

18th-century portrait of  a distinguished Georgian gentleman. The painting has been relined in the past, preserving its integrity and ensuring its longevity. Complementing the portrait is a more recent black frame. 

Dimensions: 29 x 35 inches (including the frame)

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£950

A finely painted 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a well-dressed gentleman, shown half length against a warm neutral background. The sitter wears a traditional black coat with a high white cravat and waistcoat, typical of the Regency to early Victorian period, circa 1830–1840.

The portrait displays good quality detail in the face and clothing, with a calm and dignified expression. Presented in an attractive and substantial gilt frame with ornate scroll and floral decoration, which complements the painting well.

Signs of a name plate that has been removed. 

Measuring 35 x 40 inches including frame.

Free UK postage. 

£800