{"product_id":"antique-regency-portrait-oil-painting-08145","title":"Antique Regency Portrait Oil Painting | Young Lady Sewing | Dated 1811 Early 19th Century Signed European Portrait, Gold Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully composed French portrait from 1811, painted by Charlotte Joséphine Sohier (1783–1857), capturing a young woman engaged in delicate needlework. There’s a remarkable balance between softness and precision—the smooth handling of the skin tones contrasts subtly with the more tactile rendering of the fabric and gloves. Her attire is understated yet elegant: a simple white dress with a high waistline typical of the Empire period, paired with long gloves and a delicate necklace. These details place the work firmly within its historical moment, just after the Napoleonic era, when refinement and simplicity defined portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoséphine Sohier’s hand is confident and controlled, reflecting the academic training and discipline expected of artists working in early 19th century France. Female artists of this period were relatively rare, making signed works like this especially noteworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age. Visible craquelure and light surface wear. Presents beautifully with a rich, stable surface. Has been completely restorer, including a new secondary canvas, new stretcher mount and professional cleaning with new varnish. The frame has age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist:\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte Joséphine Sohier (1783–1857) was a French painter and engraver active in the early 19th century. Working during a time when opportunities for women in the arts were limited, she developed a reputation for refined portraiture, often focusing on intimate, carefully observed subjects. Her work reflects the influence of the Neoclassical tradition, with an emphasis on clarity, balance, and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated: 1811\u003cbr\u003eFrench School\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing incl Frame:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 26.38 inch (67cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 23.23 inch (59cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 2.17 inch (5.5cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing Painting:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 21.65 inch (55cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 18.11 inch (46cm)\u003cbr\u003eFREE International Shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsurance:\u003cbr\u003eAll products are shipped in good boxes and very well packaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are shipped fully insured for international shipping. In the very rare event that a product does not arrive or arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund for the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImports and a “Duty Free” classification:\u003cbr\u003eAntique paintings (+100 Years) are \"Duty Free\" within the USA, Canada, Australia and the European Union, you should NOT be charged any additional taxes for import and duty. As nearly all items in the shop are over 100 years old and classified as “antique” or “antique art” the objects are considered “Duty Free”. Amsterdam Curated will provide the appropriate certifications for the customs officials to ensure all qualified items will be shipped with this “Duty Free” classification. In the UK, it is not \"FREE\" but there is a reduced VAT of 5% paid at import.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AmsterdamCurated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54368467386714,"sku":null,"price":2004.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/8436\/8474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8185283282_ed8l.jpg?v=1782588213","url":"https:\/\/amsterdamcurated.com\/products\/antique-regency-portrait-oil-painting-08145","provider":"AmsterdamCurated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}