Antique English Portrait Oil Painting of Samuel Bradbury of Market Drayton
Antique English Portrait Oil Painting of Samuel Bradbury of Market Drayton
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A mid-19th century English portrait of Samuel Bradbury, 1789 to 1854, painted in oil on canvas during the sitter's later years. The Bradburys came from Market Drayton in Shropshire, and the verso carries a hand-drawn family chart that traces seven generations of descent from Samuel's grandfather William, born 1722 in Market Drayton, down to descendants born in the 1980s and 1990s. Samuel holds a single yellow pansy in his right hand, a Victorian symbol of thought and remembrance, and a small classical figure in red drapery stands at lower right. The picture has descended through the Bradbury family. Unsigned, in a period gilt molding frame.
The painting is in fair to good antique condition with significant age-related wear. The original canvas was lined at some point in the 20th century, and the lining adhesive has begun to fail across the lower third, creating a visible horizontal band of bubbling and slackness through the lap area and around the classical figure at lower right. A vertical crease distortion runs down the right side. The lining remains intact and a conservator could re-adhere or re-line the canvas if a future owner wishes.
The paint surface shows abrasion throughout the dark passages, with canvas weave visible where the paint film has thinned, and craquelure consistent with mid-19th century oil on canvas. A small area of disturbance in the background to the left of the shoulder appears to be old retouching or minor paint loss. The varnish is darkened and would benefit from a professional cleaning. The flesh tones in the face and hands remain well preserved with modeling intact. The yellow pansy and the classical figure at lower right are both legible.
The period gilt molding frame shows honest rubbing across all four sides with exposed gesso and red bole at the corners and inner edge, structurally sound. The verso retains the inscribed paper label and the hand-drawn family genealogical chart. Offered as found, with condition issues disclosed honestly and reflected in the price.
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