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Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491–1547) After Hans Holbein the Younger English School c.1750

REF: LA566299
£18,500
€22,178
$24,762
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Description
Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491–1547) After Hans Holbein the Younger English School, circa 1750 A finely executed Georgian antiquarian cabinet portrait derived from the canonical Tudor image of Henry VIII, uniting Renaissance royal iconography with 18th-century historical revival. Medium and Support Oil on single chamfered oak panel Panel size: 15cm x 15cm This mid 18th Century cabinet painting presents Henry VIII in bust-length within a painted feigned oval, following the widely disseminated 1561 prototype derived from Hans Holbein the Younger’s lost Whitehall Palace mural of 1537. Holbein’s Whitehall composition established the definitive image of Henry VIII as a symbol of dynastic authority. Through engravings and painted copies, this likeness became one of the most recognisable royal portraits in European art. The present work belongs firmly within that enduring visual tradition. Composition and Technique: Henry VIII is shown in a frontal pose, slightly turned, with a composed and authoritative gaze. The painted oval format creates a medallion-like presentation, enhancing both intimacy and formality. The painting reflects mid 18th Century antiquarian technique: * Controlled linear modelling of facial structure * Subtle tonal transitions in flesh passages * Simplified yet precise treatment of costume * Balanced contrast between warm garment tones and dark ground The jewelled cap and feather plume are crisply articulated, while highlights across the collar and insignia provide depth and definition. Age-consistent craquelure is present and supports the work’s authenticity without detracting from visual clarity. The use of a single chamfered oak panel is entirely consistent with Georgian cabinet picture production. The Sitter: King Henry VIII Henry VIII (1491–1547), King of England from 1509 to 1547, remains one of the most significant monarchs in British history. * Founder of the Church of England * Central figure of the English Reformation * Architect of Tudor dynastic authority He is depicted wearing a simplified form of the badge of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, of which he was Sovereign. In full Tudor state portraits, Henry appears with the elaborate Garter collar and the “Great George” pendant. In later engravings and painted derivatives, this insignia was often reduced to a radiating jewelled roundel with pendant drop, as seen in this example, demonstrating adherence to established iconography. Historical Context: Executed circa 1750, this painting belongs to the Georgian antiquarian revival, a period during which British collectors and scholars turned renewed attention to the Tudor past. Portraits of historical monarchs were produced for display in: * Libraries * Gentleman’s studies * Country houses * Antiquarian collections The engraver George Vertue (1684–1756) played a central role in standardising Tudor imagery through print culture. His work helped fix Holbein’s lost Whitehall mural in the public imagination, leading to a sustained demand for painted versions such as this. This work represents not only a portrait but an 18th-century expression of historical memory and dynastic identity. An early German descriptive label on the reverse indicates later Continental ownership, confirming the cross-European circulation and appreciation of English royal portraiture. Attribution: English School, mid-18th century Unsigned, as is typical for Georgian antiquarian cabinet portraits. The work demonstrates: Fidelity to engraving-derived prototypes Linear modelling consistent with the period Use of oak panel support Restraint and historical accuracy over theatrical embellishment Frame Presented in its original 18th-century carved wooden gilt frame, contemporary with the panel. The frame retains its original carved structure and has been later overpainted in gilt. Visible wear includes losses, cracking, small chips and historic repairs, all consistent with an authentic period frame. A compact cabinet-scale painting with strong visual presence within its substantial period frame. Provenance: Private German Collection (early descriptive label verso) Gorringes Auctioneers, Sussex – Fine Art & Interiors Sale Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD Exhibited: The Antiquarian King: Henry VIII and the Georgian Revival of Tudor Portraiture, Famous Lord Hill Museum The German label and exhibition history contribute to the work’s documentary depth and collector appeal. This example offers several desirable attributes: * Direct connection to the Holbein Whitehall tradition * Mid 18th Century execution * Oak panel support * Original period frame * Documented provenance history * Professional conservation Such cabinet-scale portraits appeal to collectors of Tudor history, British portraiture, and early English interiors.
measurements
Framed: 35cm x 35cm x 7cm depth Panel: 15cm x 15cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491–1547) After Hans Holbein the Younger English School c.1750 (LA566299) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1750
condition
Condition Professional Conservation The painting was professionally conserved in January 2026 by a fine art conservator based at the Williamson Art Gallery. Treatment included: Surface cleaning using tri-ammonium citrate Reduction and removal of aged varnish Removal of historic overpaint Filling of paint losses Retouching using conservation-grade materials Application of stable varnish layers The conservation has restored tonal clarity and chromatic balance while preserving the painting’s historic integrity. Full photographic documentation is available. Panel Condition Structurally stable oak panel Age-appropriate craquelure Historic losses professionally filled and retouched No active flaking or movement Frame Condition Original 18th-century carved frame Structurally sound Age-related wear including gilt losses, cracking and historic repairs Later gilt overpaint with original carving intact Overall, a well-preserved and professionally conserved example retaining its original frame. A full digital conservation report is available upon request.
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This Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491–1547) After Hans Holbein the Younger English School c.1750 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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