British School

Rural scene, English School 19th century, watercolour, signed John Fred Tayler

This painting by William Joseph Shayer features a horse and dog in a landscape surrounded by a serene and rustic scene, showcasing Shayer's skill in portraying figures within natural...

This painting by William Osborne, an Irish artist from the 19th century, features a bay racehorse in a stable, captured in rich oil on canvas. The scene evokes a sense of realism and attention to detail, as Osborne was known for his vivid depictions of horses, particularly those involved in racing or in stables. The piece is signed with the artist’s initials, and still features the original frame. William Osborne is today best remembered as the father of the artist Walter Osborne. But he was a significant artist in his own right. He specialised in painting animals especially his own terriers who were often depicted in his studio. Strickland wrote ''His pictures of dogs...

The English Naive school of the 19th century works are characterized by a simple, direct, and unschooled approach to painting. While not a formal “school” with organized membership, ...

Sold as a pair/Final price is for two paintings of 'Hunting scenes" by Henry Barraud (1811–1874), a British painter best known for his portraits, genre scenes, and animal paintings, ...

Oil paint on cvanvas Signed lower left

Oil paint on canvas Signed lower left

Oil paint on canvas Signed lower right by the artist

Provenance: The Marchesi Strozzi, Palazzo Strozzi, Florence Sale, Christie’s, London, May 20, 1993, lot 315, as by Carl Borromaus Andreas Ruthart...