{"product_id":"antique-victorian-child-portrait-oil-57088","title":"Antique Victorian Child Portrait Oil Painting dated 1869 | Little Boy Holding Doll | Oval European Portrait, Gold Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully expressive mid-19th century (dated 1869) French portrait of a young boy, captured holding his doll, set within an elegant oval gilt frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately sets this piece apart is the psychological presence of the child. The soft modelling of the face, with its delicate transitions of light and shadow, contrasts beautifully with the rich, warm red background. In 19th century French portraiture objects like the doll often symbolised innocence or status. Stylistically, the work sits comfortably within the tradition of French academic portraiture of the period, with its refined handling of flesh tones and controlled brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear. The surface shows expected craquelure and minor signs of age. The painting has been professionally cleaned and revarnished by our restorer. The frame displays gentle wear and patina consistent with its period, contributing to its overall charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench School\u003cbr\u003eMid 19th century\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eDated 1869\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing incl Frame:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 19.69 inch (50cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 16.54 inch (42cm)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 1.57 inch (4cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing Painting:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 14.57 inch (37cm)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 11.42 inch (29cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":54395686420826,"sku":null,"price":753.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/8436\/8474\/files\/il_fullxfull.8266807229_7qev.jpg?v=1783367412","url":"https:\/\/amsterdamcurated.com\/products\/antique-victorian-child-portrait-oil-57088","provider":"AmsterdamCurated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}