19th Century Paintings

If you have interest in Eastern North Carolina Tidewater history and architecture, this painting may be a fine addition to your home or collection. It is an oil on board of the Sanderlin House in Belcross, Camden County. There is quite a bit of history written on a card on the back board that describes the family members of the house in the late 19th century. Camden is the courthouse town for Camden County. It is a small town located on the east side of the Pasquotank River, a few miles from Elizabeth City. Belcross is an area just outside of town. Apparently two near-identical houses were built ca 1840’s by the Sanderlin brothers, William and Joseph. One was left to ruin and disappeared, the other seems to possibly remain. In any event, per the information included, this is a view of the house by artist Miss Ella Bidgood, ca 1895. An Ella Bidgood, born in Baltimore in 1855, has been identified and she was a resident of Norfolk, Virginia with her family in the 1900 census. She is likely the artist of this painting. It is painted in a somewhat naive style but competently shows details of the house in nice, vivid colors. The painting is not signed but the information on the back side seems completely reliable. The painting itself is oil on board and measures 12” x 18”. It has been recently cleaned and varnished. It is in very good condition with no issues to report. It is housed in a substantial gold painted frame of the period with interesting detailing. Overall framed measurements are 19” x 24”. The frame is in good solid condition with no issues to report, other than expected very minor age-related wear. Note that the photos show some glare from the varnish in places that really doesn’t show in general light. Southern paintings...

French artist of the first half 19th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 12.5 x 9.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: overall very good - aging signs...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 30 inches Framed size: 25.25 x 35.25 inches Signed in lower right

Francis Moltino Italian, (1818-1888) The Port of Hull Oil on canvas Image size: 22 inches x 35 inches Size including frame: 27.25 inches x 40.25 inches Provenance: Stacy-Marks A wo...

Oil Painting by Hugh Shearwin Hemsley "Favourite Bathing Spot" 1852 -1925 Born in Tadcaster Yorkshire he had a studio in Leeds from where he exhibited at the Yorkshire union of artis...

Untitled Pair of Portraits, c. late 19th century Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Framed: 22 x 19 1/4 x 1 in. One painting initialed lower right Both inscribed verso on stretcher bar

This intimate interior scene depicts two women engaged in a quiet moment around a small table adorned with an ornate cloth. One woman appears to be making lace whilst the other paint...

Edwin Howland Blashfield was born in New York and as he grew up, he prepared for a life as an engineer: studying at Harvard, Boston, and MIT. He later grew into a love of art and beg...

A Branch with Apples, watercolor and gouache on paper by Swedish artist Otto Strandman (1871–1960). The composition features a delicately rendered branch with green and reddish apple...

"Windmills by a Dutch Waterway" by Joseph Paul. Joseph Paul was a Norwich landscape painter in the Dutch tradition. Regular local Exhibitor. Oil on canvas. Dimensions unframed heig...

Very fine, large scale original Victorian oil painting on canvas, depicting a traditional shooting party, "The Return of the Guns". The painting is ...

Gaston La Touche 1854 - 1913 French L’embarquement The Embarkment Signed "Gaston La Touche" (lower right) Oil on panel A fashionable group of merrymakers boards a rowboat at sundown in this oil on panel by renowned French painter Gaston La Touche. Softly lit and lushly detailed, the work represents the artist’s talent for capturing the gaiety of the Belle Époque. With its luminous coloring and feathery brushwork, this oil evokes the style and joie de vivre of the era rendered in La Touche’s distinctive, mature style. Fresh and airy, the work is a beautiful example of the artist’s skill at capturing the subtle qualities of light and color. Set against the plein air backdrop of a wooded pond awash in the soft glow of the golden hour, the scene reflects the influence of the Impressionists. The subject also recalls works by Manet, Monet and Renoir, who delighted in depictions of modern leisure among the expanding middle class. The scene is an informal one, and its unconventional cropping suggests that the viewer is invited to take a seat in the boat and join the group on their outing. Such relaxed, inviting scenes were remarkably popular among contemporary, modern audiences. However, La Touche's style is singular, possessing an element of fantasy and romance that set him apart from the Impressionists. Gaston La Touche was born in St. Cloud, outside of Paris, in 1854, and he showed a keen interest in art from a young age. At ten years old, he began taking private art instruction, which lasted until 1870, when his family was forced to flee to Normandy amid the Franco-Prussian War. This was the only formal art training La Touche would ever receive. Despite his lack of Academy training, he made his debut at the Paris Salon of 1875 with a sculptural medallion and etchings, and he exhibited his first painting at the Salon of 1881. Although he began his career painting dark-toned realist compositions, by 1890, his style had shifted to what would become his signature — a lighter, brighter, idealistic society world. The artist was associated with practically all of the most influential artists and thinkers of late 19th century France, including Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Émile Zola, who frequently met at the legendary Cafe de la Nouvelle Athenes to share their thoughts on modern society. In 1900, he was named a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur and an Officer in 1909. Additionally, he was well-decorated at the grand...

Robert Hopkin (Scottish/American, 1832-1909) Signed: R Hopkin (Lower, Right) " In the Distance ", c. 1880s Oil on Canvas 14" x 20" Housed in a 2 3/4" Frame Overall Size: 19" x ...

Charles Hunt Jnr British, (1829-1900) A Deal to be Done Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 24.75 inches x 34.75 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inches x 42.25 inches A superb genre painting of two men and a boy with donkeys and other animals in cottage by Charles Hunt. Two men are depicted conversing at a table in rustic surroundings as a boy watches on. Meanwhile, two donkeys and a pig can be seen chewing the leaves of a turnip on the floor nearby as a small dog stares out at the viewer. Through the open door to the far left, we are shown a glimpse of a garden path leading to a gate with trees and a landscape beyond. Charles Hunt was a genre and figure painter born in Kensington, London in 1829. His sons Reuben Hunt...

Sailing in a Stiff Breeze French School, 19th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 9 x 12 inches canvas: 5 x 7.5 inches provenance: private collection, France co...

Albert LYNCH (1851-1936) French "Rêverie" Oil on canvas Signed lower left Canvas: 43 1/4" high x 24 3/4" wide Frame: 49 5/8" high x 30 3/4" wide Albert LYNCH: Born in Lima in 1851, Albert Lynch studied art at L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris and in the studios of the figure painters Gabriel Ferrier and Henri Lehmann...

A finely detailed silhouette a Victorian gentleman Peter Skeolan (1815-1871) Portrait of a gentleman, profile turned to the left, wearing coat and cravat Watercolour with gold highlighting on paper/card Stencilled with artist's details to the reverse 3¼ x 2¾ inches, oval, without the frame 5½ x 4¾ inches with the frame Peter Skoelan the son of Stephen Skoelan was born in Ireland in 1815. During his early career he worked as an itinerant miniature portrait painter and profilist, possibly as early as the 1830s. The 1841 census shows us that he was working in Leeds, his stated occupation was painter, aged 25. He was lodging with Thomas Lacy, a Tailor. By this time he had married and had a son and daughter...

Two Warwickshire hounds, named Hermit and Wildboy, standing in a landscape. Signed and dated 1889 (lower right) and signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse. Oil on canvas in a gil...

Emperor Napoléon I was and remains one of the most legendary military and political figures in history, having held, for a brief period, the fate of the Western world in his hands. Composed by the French painter Joseph Franque...

JOSÉ JIMÉNEZ ARANDA Spanish, 1837 - 1903 PARTIDA DE TRESILLO signed, located & dated “Jz. Aranda / Madrid. 1893.” (lower right) oil on canvas 31-1/2 x 39-1/3 inches (80 x 100 cm) unframed BIBLIOGRAPHY - This picture being mentioned and illustrated in “LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA”, Madrid, September 15, 1895 - B. Pantorba, José Jiménez Aranda, 1973, p. 75, 203 - José Jiménez Aranda, 1837-1903: Centro Cultural El Monte, Seville, October 2005, illustrated p. 102 EXHIBITED Madrid National Exhibition of 1895 PROVENANCE Private Collection, USA José Jiménez Aranda (7 February 1837 – 6 May 1903) was a Spanish painter and brother of the painters Luis Jiménez...

Coach and Four Horses By Philip Henry Rideout, British 1960-1920 Signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 7.5 x 12 inches board: 6 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, Eng...

The Highland Loch by Sidney Yates Johnson, dated 1899 signed oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 12 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition Descri...

Work on canvas AZ monogram

Portrait of a Gentlemen, c. 1835 Oil on Canvas 30" x 25" Housed in a 2 1/2" Frame Overall Size: 34 1/2" x 29 1/2" Craquelure throughout, some inpainting. In otherwise good condi...

'Looking out to Sea' The Cornish Fisherman Signed by David W. Haddon (British, flourished end of the 19th century) Oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 10...

Signed lower left in arrowhead: RA Blakelock.

19th century American artist painting in Italy. Venice cityscape oil painting by Warren W. Sheppard (1858 - 1937). Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed....

Well painted late 19th-century German genre painting. Often painted in the Munich area of Germany these highly desirable antique paintings are always of t...

Signed, lower right: Fantin Provenance: Gustave Tempelaere (1840–1904), Paris; possibly by descent to his son: Julien Tempelaere (1876–1961) and with F. & J. Tempelaere, Paris, prob...

Well painted 19th-century portrait of Sir Charles Dickens. The original painting is in the National Gallery in London and I'm sure this piece would have been painted by a fan of the author who was also a very good artist as this piece is a very good copy of the original painting. There was a great fashion to paint copies of famous paintings during the 19th century and most of the world's most famous paintings have been copied many times. Often the artist who does the copy is very talented but usually anonymous With this piece, it's the only way to own an antique copy...

Signed lower left corner Painting Size: 9.13″ x 18.20″ Frame Size: 14.13″ x 20.13″ Francis Augustus Silva (1835-1886) was a prominent American artist renowned for his remarkable ability to paint boats and seascapes...

Henry Hucks Gibbs, British 1819-1907 View of Dunwich, near Southwold (Suffolk) oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 10 x 13.5 inches provenance: private collection, England con...

The Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius of Antioch in the Circus during the Celebrations for Emperor Trajan - Russian School of the Mid-19th Century Signed on the lower right. TITOV? Dated 1...

Unidentified Artist (19th Century) "Winter Wonderland" (1885) This charming 19th-century oil painting captures a winter landscape, depicting three figures trudging through the snow, engaged in animated conversation. The scene is set against a serene rural backdrop, where bare trees and a distant village silhouette convey the stark beauty of winter. The soft glow of the sky, transitioning from warm hues to cool whites, enhances the tranquil yet brisk atmosphere of a cold winter’s day. Plot & Interpretation The three travelers appear to be peasants or laborers, possibly returning home or embarking on a journey. Their layered winter clothing, fur hats, and backpacks suggest they are seasoned wanderers or workers, braving the elements. The gesturing figure in the middle seems to be engaged in storytelling or giving directions, adding a sense of movement and interaction. The snow-covered ground and delicate shadows create depth, emphasizing the hardship and resilience of rural life in the 19th century. Materials & Condition Medium: Oil on canvas Framed Dimensions: 47 x 46 cm Canvas Dimensions: 24 x 34 cm Frame: Ornate giltwood frame, enhancing the painting’s classical aesthetic Condition: Well-preserved with minor age-related patina, in line with its 1885 dating Historical Context & Artistic Style Likely influenced by Northern European realism, particularly Russian, German, or Scandinavian schools that depicted harsh winters and rural peasant life. Comparable to the works of Adolf von Meckel, Vasily Perov, or Carl...

HENRY H. PARKER A wonderful statement piece ideal for any prominent position that you have. The colours and the quality are superb and the piece is titled and signed on the reverse ...

Measures Painting 7.5 x 5.0625 inches Framed 13.5 x 11.5 inches In the manner of José Garcia Ramos (1852 - 1912) This is a beautifully framed 19th century Spanish School oil painti...

Attributed to Hin Qua (Chinese, 19th Century) Signed in pencil to the verso Marine Arts Company attribution label to verso Stamp referring to restoration treatment by Gustav D. Kli...

Landscape of Rolling Hills Simone Forge 1930's French Impressionist oil on board unframed board: 13 x 18 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection Condition: great cond...

Abraham COOPER Canvas Size: 28 x 36" (70 x 90cm) Outside Frame Size: 38 x 46" (95 x 115cm) A fantastic example of Cooper's work. A piece on a grand s...

Up for sale is a fabulous antique 19th-century or even earlier original oil painting on canvas depicting an interior scene with a seated female nude queen w...

Wilhelm Ritter (1860-1948) German, oil on canvas. At the village well in a Rhineland village, a horse and carriage beyond. Signed to the lower left. Pre...

Still life painting of fruit and a parrot by French artist Eugène Boudin French, 1869 Canvas: Height 90cm, width 80cm This very fine still life painting is by the French artist Eugè...

John White was a Cornish painter from the 19th century. He exhibited at the Royal Academy in London and also at the British Institute, in London. His work is Victorian in its com...

L. Rebecca Knox (American) Signed: L. Rebecca Knox (Lower, Left) " At The Watering Place ", 1886 (Titled on Canvas Verso, Date stamped on Stretcher) Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" Hou...

Marguerite AROSA (1850-1903), French "Baigneuse" (Bather) Oil on canvas Signed lower left Canvas: 66 1/5" high x 50" wide Frame: 74 1/5" high x 57 1/2" wide This painting was e...

19th century English Antique Horse racing scene in a landscape with Jockey up. Wonderful and very well painted English Horse Racing scene. Simil...

Charles Francis De Klyn was born in Westchester County, New York, in 1865. A landscape, marine, portrait and figure painter, De Klyn studied in New York and Paris from 1886 to 1891, then taught at the Cleveland Art Club and the Cleveland School of Art. In 1893, he was one of the founders of the Cleveland Brush and Palette Club, and he exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1894 and 1895. He was also a member of the Society of Western Artists. "A Fontainebleu" by Charles Francis De Klyn is a beautifully rendered Barbizon oil...

Julius Lange (17 August 1817, Darmstadt – 25 June 1878, Munich) was a German landscape painter. In 1834, inspired by his older brother, the architect Ludw...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 30 x 50 inches Framed size: 36 x 56 inches Signed lower left

Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting. Miniature on ivory. Wooden frame with leather back. 12 X 12 cm.  Good conditions!

A large French oil on canvas portrait of a dignitary from the Caucasus by Théophile Paul Marie Bérengier. The painting is signed and dated b...

Oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed lower right and dated, 1891. Several small punctures which will be professionaly restored. Old reline of ca...

Sunset on the river by French artist, Leon Richet. Oil on wood panel. Circa 1885. Signed lower left. Framed size 13.5 by 16.5 inches. Born in Solesme, France in 1847, Léon Richet was of the generation of painters raised during the height of the Barbizon school. He was a student of Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena...

The painting is signed on the bottom left side. Angelo Asti, a renowned Italian artist, established himself as a true maestro of portraiture during the late 19th and early 20th centu...

A particularly fine 19th century oil portrait of a young girl fetching water from a nearby river. Well presented in a gilt frame and slip, under glazing. Unsigned. On canvas on stret...

Ernest Crofts British, (1847-1911) On Guard Oil on panel, signed & dated (18)79 Image size: 9.25 inches x 6.75 inches Size including frame: 19.5 inches x 17 inches A wonderful historical painting of a roundhead soldier standing outside a fortress by Ernest Crofts. The soldier is depicted wearing a back and breast plate over a red and yellow sleeved jacket tied with a sash around his waist. On his head, he wears a felt hat with red and white feathers and holds a sword in his hand. He is shown standing at the moated entrance of a fortified stone building with a portcullis. Beyond the raised portcullis, a group of soldiers can be seen in the shadows. The soldier’s uniform is typical of Cromwell’s famous ‘Ironside’ cavalry and indicates he is an officer, who, in Cromwell’s time would have earned his place based on merit rather than social status. The English Civil...

Gustave Jaquet Jacquet was born on 25th May 1846 in Paris. He was a pupil of Bouguereau and for his debut at the Paris Salon in 1865, he exhibited 'The Reverie' which was very much i...

Original oil painting by the Italian artist Enrico Altrui. Rural folk felling trees in a landscape. Presented in a beautiful gilt-effect frame. Boldly signed to the reverse. On canva...