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Js. Jones Px1780 Antique 18c. original oil painting on canvas Portrait of a Nobleman Signedunknown
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About the Item
This original oil on canvas is a refined and characterful 18th-century British portrait, signed and dated in the lower left: "Js. Jones P.X. 1780." The work depicts a gentleman of stature, most likely a member of the gentry, scholar, or courtly figure, captured in three-quarter view with dignified restraint. The sitter's fashion—marked by the voluminous curled wig, intricately tied cravat, and formal brown cloak with red sash—places the portrait firmly in the late Baroque to early Georgian era, a time of ceremonial grandeur and societal hierarchy.
Executed in a subdued palette of warm earth tones, ochres, and muted reds, the painting emphasizes the sitter's composed gaze and carefully rendered facial features, reflecting both personal gravitas and social importance. The background is a dark, atmospheric void, allowing full focus on the figure, a hallmark of formal portraiture from the period.
The artist, identified as J. Jones, demonstrates confident handling of texture, particularly in the fabric folds and the sitter’s elaborate wig, indicative of portrait styles popular in England during the latter half of the 18th century. The signature and date, combined with the treatment of light and shadow, are consistent with the transitional style between Baroque solemnity and emerging Neoclassical clarity.
Condition:
The painting remains in good antique condition with age-appropriate craquelure throughout the surface, visible in the facial planes and garments. The canvas has been cleaned in the past and shows areas of scattered, well-integrated overpaint under inspection. The reverse reveals several small, skillfully executed old patches and an original wood stretcher, likely hand-cut, reinforcing the work’s authenticity. The frame is an ornate, later replacement in gilded wood, complementary and ready to hang.
Measurements:
Framed: 31.75" H x 29" W
Canvas: 28.5" H x 25.5" W
Period: Late 18th century (Georgian era, c. 1760–1820)
Art Style: Neoclassicism – characterized by clarity, restrained emotion, and classical influence (idealized facial expression, symmetry, and detailed fabrics)
Genre: Formal portraiture – typically commissioned by or for members of the aristocracy or gentry
Technique: Oil on canvas, with emphasis on realistic rendering of facial features, powdered wig, and clothing textures
Influences: Comparable to artists like Thomas Gainsborough, Sir Joshua Reynolds, or George Romney, though the brushwork suggests a more modest or provincial hand
The work is executed on canvas and housed in a period-style gilt wood frame with ornamental carvings, enhancing its classical presence. This piece would make a fine addition to any collection of antique British or European portraiture.
Please note: Colors may appear slightly different due to lighting and screen settings. This is a vintage item and may show light wear consistent with age. Please review all photos as they form part of the description.
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- Creator:Js. Jones Px
- Creation Year:unknown
- Dimensions:Height: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Palm Coast, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2327212339282
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