{"product_id":"victorian-portrait-miss-beatrice-mary-clifford-attrib-alexander-maclean","title":"Victorian Portrait Miss Beatrice Mary Clifford Attrib Alexander Maclean","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e🏇 Victorian Equestrian Portrait of Miss Beatrice Mary Clifford (b.1861), Aged 14\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eSigned “A. Maclean” – Attributed to Alexander Maclean (Scottish, 1840–1877)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eOil on Canvas, Circa 1875\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eOriginal Giltwood Frame | Phelps–Clifford Family, Chestal, Dursley, Gloucestershire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e💫 Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eA magnificent large \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eVictorian oil on canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e portrait believed to possible depict \u003cstrong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eMiss Beatrice Mary Clifford\u003c\/strong\u003e, a poised young equestrienne aged fourteen.\u003cbr data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eElegantly dressed in a black riding jacket, white blouse, and turquoise cravat, she holds her riding crop with quiet confidence. Her warm gloves, softly brushed brunette hair, and composed expression embody \u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003ethe grace and refinement of the Victorian gentry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eSigned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e“A. Maclean”\u003c\/strong\u003e and attributed to the noted Scottish artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eAlexander Maclean (1840–1877)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this work exemplifies late 19th-century portrait realism — a blend of technical mastery, emotional depth, and aristocratic poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eHoused in its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eoriginal ornate giltwood frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly carved and gilded, the portrait radiates timeless elegance and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e🕊️ The Sitter – \u003cem data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eBeatrice Mary Clifford (1861–c.1930)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eBorn in 1861 to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eWilliam Henry Clifford (1821–1908)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eCaroline Clifford (née Phelps, 1829–1916)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eChestal House, Dursley\u003c\/strong\u003e, Beatrice was the eldest daughter of one of Gloucestershire’s most respected families.\u003cbr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eHer grandfather \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eJames Phelps\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wealthy wool merchant and banker, built \u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eChestal House\u003c\/strong\u003e around 1848 — merging industrial prosperity with landed prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eSurrounded by parkland, stables, and refined comforts, Beatrice was educated in equestrian skill and social grace. This portrait captures her at the threshold of young womanhood — \u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003ea symbolic “coming-of-age” image\u003c\/strong\u003e of confidence and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo documentary evidence confirming the identification accompanies the painting and the association should therefore be regarded as a traditional attribution. The identification of the sitter is offered as a non-guaranteed professional opinion based upon evidence available and should not be regarded as definitive statement of fact. Nevertheless, the connection adds considerable cultural and historical interest to the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e🎨 Subject \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1875\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eDepicts:\u003c\/strong\u003e A young lady rider, age 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eAttire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black riding habit, turquoise cravat, golden-brown gloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eMood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graceful, poised, introspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic realism of the late Victorian era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eThe work commemorates Beatrice’s transition into society, reflecting the ideals of discipline, refinement, and feminine virtue prevalent among the landed gentry of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e👁️🗨️ Composition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eMaclean’s treatment of tone and texture is exceptional:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eDeep blacks and cool greys offset the warm hues of her gloves and complexion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eSubtle turquoise accents highlight restraint and elegance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eSmooth facial modelling contrasts with the expressive brushwork of her clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eA balanced chiaroscuro imbues depth and serenity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eFine, even \u003cstrong data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003ecraquelure\u003c\/strong\u003e across the surface attests to its 19th-century authenticity and superb preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e🖋️ Signed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003eThe painting bears the clear signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e“A. Maclean”\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower corner, executed in fine script.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003e🧑🎨 The Artist – \u003cem data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3610\"\u003eAlexander Maclean (1840–1877)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003eBorn in Scotland and educated in Helensburgh and Edinburgh, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eAlexander Maclean\u003c\/strong\u003e refined his art in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003eRome, Florence, and Antwerp\u003c\/strong\u003e. His portraits combine classical discipline with emotional realism.\u003cbr data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003eHe exhibited at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3836\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003eRoyal Academy (1872–1877)\u003c\/strong\u003e, earning recognition for \u003cem data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003eCovent Garden Market\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eAt the Railings, St. Paul’s\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4570\" data-end=\"4573\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4575\" data-end=\"4590\"\u003e🖼️ Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4591\" data-end=\"4862\"\u003ePresented in its \u003cstrong data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4642\"\u003eoriginal ornate giltwood frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, carved with floral motifs and layered gilding.\u003cbr data-start=\"4690\" data-end=\"4693\"\u003eThe frame shows gentle, age-related wear — light scuffs, minor repairs, and subtle overpainting — but remains structurally sound and resplendent in its period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"4937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4864\" data-end=\"4888\"\u003eDimensions (Framed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4891\"\u003eHeight: 140 cm | Width: 106 cm | Depth: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4942\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4963\"\u003e📜 Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4966\" data-end=\"5014\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5074\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5074\"\u003ePrivate Collection, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003eReferenced: \u003cem data-start=\"5089\" data-end=\"5153\"\u003eGloucestershire Archives, D3831, Phelps–Clifford Family Papers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5234\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5216\"\u003e“Missing Phelps Portraits,” Gloucestershire Heritage Hub\u003c\/em\u003e (accessed 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5265\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5265\"\u003eW.A. Smith (Late J. Green)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5266\" data-end=\"5286\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5286\"\u003eD.T. Beesley Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5307\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5305\"\u003ePhelps No. 115\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5308\" data-end=\"5346\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5346\"\u003ePrivate Collection, Greater London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5347\" data-end=\"5387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5387\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5385\"\u003ePrivately Loaned \u0026amp; Exhibited: Famous Lord Hill Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5438\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5390\" data-end=\"5438\"\u003eCollection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5523\"\u003eEach provenance note reinforces this work’s distinguished history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5528\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5557\"\u003e❤️ Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5884\"\u003e✅ Exquisite 19th-century portrait uniting history, craftsmanship, and beauty\u003cbr data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5637\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"5639\" data-end=\"5662\"\u003eSigned “A. Maclean”\u003c\/strong\u003e — rare work by the noted Scottish artist\u003cbr data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5706\"\u003e✅ Original giltwood frame, full of Victorian character\u003cbr data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5763\"\u003e✅ Captivating sitter — elegant, confident, and timeless\u003cbr data-start=\"5818\" data-end=\"5821\"\u003e✅ Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs of fine Victorian art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5975\"\u003eA portrait that speaks across centuries — \u003cstrong data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5973\"\u003edignified, radiant, and profoundly human.\u003c\/strong\u003e ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"5980\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"5982\" data-end=\"6001\"\u003e🕰️ Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6004\" data-end=\"6016\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine craquelure and light touch-ups visible under close inspection, some minor paint loss to the face in areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6086\" data-end=\"6145\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6088\" data-end=\"6098\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minor scuffs and repairs; structurally sound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6146\" data-end=\"6209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6160\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable, well-preserved, and rich in period charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent content-fade single-line flex flex-col\" id=\"thread-bottom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-secondary relative mt-auto flex min-h-8 w-full items-center justify-center p-2 text-center text-xs md:px-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5339\" data-start=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3609\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3623\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available — Professionally packaged and fully insured for secure international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3862\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eAvailable exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD — Inquire now to secure this unique piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4859\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54889572663674,"sku":"k1461","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/huge-victorian-scottish-oil-painting-young-equestrian-lady-attributed-alexander-maclean-777638.png?v=1734450969","url":"https:\/\/cheshireantiquesconsultantltd.com\/nl-nl\/products\/victorian-portrait-miss-beatrice-mary-clifford-attrib-alexander-maclean","provider":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}