William Huggins

Horses watering

Claude Lorraine Ferneley (1822-1891) Duncan's horses - 'Macbeth' signed with initials, inscribed and dated 'CLF sketched September 5th 1849’ (lower left and lower centre) Oil on panel Painting size - 13 x 17 1/2 in Framed size - 20 x 24 1/2 in Provenance Christie's London, Sporting Art & Dogs, 14th July 2001, Lot 183, sold for £5,288; The Collection of Charlie Watts. Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, was renowned not only for his musical prowess but also for his profound affection for animals, particularly Collies. He and his wife, Shirley, resided at Halsdon Manor in Devon, where they managed a stud farm for Arabian horses. Their estate was also home to numerous dogs, reflecting their deep commitment to animal welfare. Claude Lorraine Ferneley (1822–1891) was a British equestrian and sporting artist, and the son of the acclaimed Leicestershire painter John Ferneley Sr., one of the leading figures in 19th-century English horse painting. Continuing the family tradition, Claude developed a refined skill in depicting horses, hunts, and rural scenes, often drawing from the vibrant sporting life of the English countryside. Although he lived somewhat in the shadow of his more famous father, Claude Lorraine Ferneley maintained a solid reputation among country patrons for his ability to portray horses with anatomical accuracy and spirited realism. His paintings often captured the energy of the hunt and the elegance of equestrian portraiture, appealing to a clientele that prized their animals as both companions and status symbols. His work is noted for its clarity, control, and fidelity to the traditions of British sporting art, and today, Claude Ferneley is recognized as an accomplished artist in his own right, contributing to the enduring legacy of the Ferneley name in English equestrian painting.

William Robin Jennings (1927-2005) 'Copper & Blue' - Horses in a landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower right Canvas Size - 14 x 18 in Walter Robin Jennings was a distinguished Briti...

John Nost Sartorius (London 1759-1828) A bay horse in a wooded landscape Signed 'J.N.Sartorius' lower right Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 12 x 14 in Framed Size - 19 x 21 in John Nost...

John Frederick Herring Snr (Surrey 1795-1863 Kent) A black stallion in a landscape Oil on canvas Painting Size - 25 x 33 in Framed Size - 30 x 39 in Provenance The Collection of Ch...

This evocative painting depicts a tranquil scene of three horses and a rider gathered at the edge of a misty woodland stream. The composition balances the warm tones of the horses' c...

Large British Antique Oil Painting of Two Horses by Walker English, Late 19th Century Canvas: Height 54cm, width 87cm Frame: Height 71cm, width 107cm, depth 8cm This tranquil scene ...

This atmospheric painting depicts a tranquil rural scene, with a figure tending to a draught horse on a dusty path amid towering cliffs. The composition balances the intimate foregro...

Feeding The Plough Horses, 19th Century attributed to Edward Robert SMYTHE (1810-1899) Large 19th Century English farm scene of a farmer feeding his pl...