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Beatrice AdamsBeatrice Adams (British, 1876-1958) Antique Oil Painting, Portrait of a Lady
$1,795
£1,367.82
€1,577.48
CA$2,549.44
A$2,739.23
CHF 1,469.59
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About the Item
This refined antique oil portrait depicts an elegant young woman wearing a black hat accented with a red feather, captured with soft modeling and restrained realism typical of British portrait painting at the turn of the 20th century. The sitter’s calm, thoughtful expression and subtle handling of flesh tones convey a sense of quiet dignity, while the dark background enhances the luminosity of the face and period attire. The composition reflects the Edwardian-era focus on grace, poise, and understated character rather than overt symbolism.
The painting is an oil on canvas, signed lower right “Beatrice Adams”, and presented in its original ornate gilt wood frame with floral and scroll detailing. The frame shows authentic age wear and patina, consistent with its period, and complements the portrait beautifully. The reverse of the frame bears an inscription reading “Miss Beatrice Adams 1900,” supporting attribution and dating to the artist’s active period in London.
📏 Measurements:
Painting: approx. 14" x 10"
Frame: approx. 21" x 16"
🎨 Medium: Oil on canvas
🖋️ Artist: Beatrice Adams
🖼️ Frame: Original ornate gilt wood frame, period correct
✔️ Condition:
The painted surface is in good antique condition with visible age-related patina and fine surface texture consistent with early 20th-century oil painting. No major paint losses observed. Minor surface wear and gentle tonal darkening are present, typical for works of this age. The frame shows noticeable wear, rubbed gilding, and small surface losses, all consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and ready to hang.
Artist Information:
Beatrice Adams was a British painter active in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, working around 1900. She is known primarily for portraiture, particularly refined female portraits executed in oil on canvas. While not widely documented in major institutional archives, her work reflects solid academic training and professional studio practice common among British women artists of the era. Signed works by Beatrice Adams appear on the market occasionally and are valued for their period authenticity, craftsmanship, and presentation.
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- Creator:Beatrice Adams (1876 - 1958, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Palm Coast, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2327217473372
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