Antique 19th C. Mother & Child Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Victorian Continental

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This exceptionally charming antique Continental oil painting depicts an intimate and tender scene of a mother with her young child, … Read more This exceptionally charming antique Continental oil painting depicts an intimate and tender scene of a mother with her young child, rendered with warmth, softness, and refined sentiment. The composition is executed in a traditional tondo (round) format, a form historically associated with devotional and domestic subjects, particularly popular in European art of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Painted in oil on canvas, the work displays a delicate palette and classical modeling of flesh tones, with gentle transitions of light and shadow. The figures are set against a dark, atmospheric background, enhancing the emotional focus and intimacy of the scene. Fine age craquelure and surface patina are consistent with the painting’s age and confirm its authenticity and period character.

The artwork is housed in an ornate, carved giltwood frame, likely original to the piece. The frame features elegant molded profiles and hand-carved details, complementing the softness and classical nature of the painting. The reverse construction, materials, and aging further support a 19th-century Continental origin.

This piece offers strong decorative and collector appeal, ideal for traditional, classical, or European-inspired interiors, and particularly striking as a focal wall piece due to its rare round format.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Origin: Continental Europe

Period: 19th Century

Format: Tondo (round)

Painting Diameter: 29.5 in (75 cm)

Overall Diameter (framed): 35.5 in (90 cm)

Frame: Original carved and gilded wood frame

Condition: Good antique condition with stable age-related craquelure and surface wear consistent with age

A beautifully preserved and evocative example of 19th-century Continental figurative painting, rich in charm, history, and decorative presence. See less