William Oliver (1823-1901) Spanish Lady with Fan Oil Painting Portrait For Sale

WILLIAM OLIVER (1823–1901)

Portrait of a Spanish Lady Holding a Fan

Oil on Panel – Signed Lower Right – Antique Gilt Frame

A beautiful 19th-century oil painting by William Oliver (1823–1901) depicting a three-quarter-length portrait of an elegant Spanish lady holding a decorative fan.

The sitter is portrayed wearing a dark lace shawl over a pale dress, with a fan raised in her hand. The warm, atmospheric interior and richly painted costume create a particularly attractive Victorian-period portrait.

The painting is signed lower right and presented in an impressive ornate giltwood frame with carved and decorative detailing.

A striking decorative portrait with excellent presence, suitable for a traditional, period or classical interior.

Artist

William Oliver (1823–1901)

British artist, known for portraiture and figurative subjects.

Signature

Signed lower right.

Dimensions

* Overall framed: 50 × 44 cm — 19.69 × 17.32 in

* Painting: 30 × 22 cm — 11.81 × 8.66 in

Frame

Presented in an impressive ornate gilt frame. The frame forms an important part of the presentation and has attractive age and character.

Condition

The painting is in antique condition with signs of age consistent with its period. The ornate frame has areas of age-related wear, patina, surface marks and losses to the gilding, as visible in the photographs. The reverse also shows age-related wear and historic fittings. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Please note: The painting is sold as an antique artwork and we do not provide independent authentication or expert valuation. Our attribution follows the information available to us.

Perfect for

A wonderful addition to a collection of Victorian portraiture, antique European paintings, Spanish-themed art or 19th-century decorative interiors.