19th Century Paintings

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Vue de la Côte Normande by Claude-Émile Schuffenecker (1851-1934) Oil on canvas 58 x 69 cm (22 ⁷/₈ x 27 ¹/₈ inches) Sig...

Henri-Léopold Lévy (23 September 1840, Nancy - 29 December 1904, Paris) was a French painter of Jewish ancestry, known primarily for mythological and Biblical subjects. He was the s...

Portrait of blonde girl with green dress on paper. Dated 1851. Technique: watercolor and pencil on painter's cardboard. Some defects ( please see photos). Partially legible signatur...

Frederick Stuart Richardson. English ( b.1855 - d.1934 ). Bomschuits onshore at Katwijk Aan Zee. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Image size 24.4 inches x 29.5 inches ( 62cm x 75cm...

‘Vale of the Conwy’ by Samuel Lines (1778-1863). The painting – which depicts a single female figure in Welsh dress walking with a goat in an extensive mountain landscape – is signed...

A charming country scene depicting a grey and bay horse grazing in a paddock. A figure with a cart can be seen to the distance, heading towards a farmhouse. Signed to the lower right...

Frances Bannerman 1844-1944, was a Canadian born painter. She travelled to France, Italy and England where she lived for the remainder of her life. In 1886 she married an English art...

Fisherfolk on the Shore British School, late 19th century indistinctly signed and inscribed oil on board, framed framed: 15.5 x 17 inches board: 12 x 13.5 inches provenance: private ...

This late 19th-century oil painting attributed to Danish artist Pietro Krohn (1840-1905) depicts a gently lit interior with a woman knitting before a statue of the Venus de Milo. It’...

John Frederick Herring Junior, Antique 19th century English, pair of Huntsman riding with hounds in a landscape. John Frederick Herring Jnr. was a painter of sporting and animal s...

Landscape from 1892 Typical farm with thatched roof from Brittany from Henri Catrou (1855-1938). He was a "plein air" painter from Barbizon school, who the most famous painters wer...

Antique Painting of a Hunting Dog Jules Chardigny (1849-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on wood panel Housed within its beautiful and original ornate original gilt frame. 9 x 7 1/4 (15 1/4 x 1...

19th Century Original Oil English Landscape -- "The Kill above Harbrigg, Kentmere, Lake District" English Lake District landscape oil painting by acclaimed British painter Clarence ...

Alphonse PELLET (1853-1926) The Little Ballerina Oil on wood panel signed low right Old frame regilded with leaves Size panel : 30 X 43 cm - Size frame : 40 X 55 cm Alphonse PELLET...

George Frederic Watts 1817-1904 British Portrait of Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone Oil on canvas This exceptional portrait captures the stately likeness of the famed “Gra...

The Madonna and Christ Child Eastern European artist, circa 1800's oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 27 inches board: 26 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, London condition...

This charming late 19th-century French School oil painting depicts a forest view with deer. Stylistically, it fits with the approach taken by the Barbizon school of artists who were...

Oil Painting by James Devine Alyward RBA"On Patrol" Exhibited 1895 -1917 Liverpool painter of costume drama and military scenes. Oil on panel. Signed in fine original frame. Dimens...

William Joseph Shayer English sporting painter from the 19th century. He painted mostly on a small scale with great detail and quality. The son of William Shayer senior he must ha...

Gustave de Breanski, brother of artist Alfred de Breanski, is renowned for his oil paintings on canvas of 19th century British maritime scenes with choppy waters, moody skies, boats ...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt and Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Sienese Biccherna Style Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna style is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is now in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

Icilio Federico Joni. Italian ( b.1866 - d.1946 ). Painted Gesso, Gilt and Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Sienese Biccherna Style Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm ). Frame size 16 inches x 13 inches ( 40.5cm x 33cm ). Available for sale; this painted gesso and gilt “tavolette” wooden book cover in the Biccherna style is by Icilio Federico Joni. The book cover is mounted and supplied in a contemporary black Tulip Wood frame (which is shown in these photographs) which is glazed with non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. The wooden book cover is curved and float mounted giving a wonderful 3D depth to its presentation. The gesso and painted surfaces have benefitted from professional restoration which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval. This antique book cover is now in very good condition, commensurate with its age. The frame presentation is new and in excellent condition. Combined, it wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The story of these panels and of their artist is fascinating, and begins in 13th century Siena: The Biccherna was the person who held the position of Magistrate of Chancellery of Finance from the 13th to the 14th century for the republic and the city of Siena, in the Tuscany region of Italy. The records of that office were very important because Siena was one of the earliest and most significant banking centres in Italy, and indeed in Europe. It became the fashion to keep banking and taxation records of the region in large books with painted leather covers. These were originally made from wood and leather. In the competition to make these ever more prestigious the bindings and panels on the front and rear of the books were painted by the major artists of the day, such as Giovanni di Paolo. Many of these mainly secular covers are displayed in the Archives of the State of Siena located in the Palazzo Piccolmini. The Gothic Revival of the 19th century occurred partly as a reaction against the progress of industrialisation in Europe generally. It was however greatly affected by the unification of Italy in the second half of the 19th century. This led to the closure and downsizing of many religious institutions, which resulted in the dispersal of thousands of works of art dating from the Middle Ages and early Renaissance. Many aristocratic and bourgeois families struggled to pay debts or simply to make ends meet and so they sold off their private collections and family heirlooms. There was then an influx of goods into the antiques market which provided a great deal of work for Italy’s restorers and craftsmen, since many of these pieces were in need of cleaning, repair and, in keeping with the interventionist tastes of the times, radical restoration, before they could be sold on, often to foreign buyers. These early Italian works became so fashionable that demand soon outstripped supply. This in turn gave rise to a new type of artist-craftsman capable of turning out from scratch increasingly convincing reproductions, imitations and out-and-out fakes. Siena naturally became the epicentre of this thriving cottage industry because of the extraordinary continuity there in traditional craft skills. This technical expertise had been handed down from generation to generation, and it was perhaps inevitable that a number of artists with real talent, the flair of commerce and a genuine love and understanding of antique Sienese art should adapt their skills to these new market conditions. Among these artists were Igino Gottardi, Alceo Dossena, Fulvio Corsini, Umberto Giunti...

19th century French oil painting depicting a Fisherman returning home in a peaceful countryside landscape This lovely painting depicts a charming French countryside landscape at dus...

A fine & important Scottish oil on canvas painting; a landscape of Tantallon Castle in East Lothian, by Horatio McCulloch (1805-1867) R.S.A. The painting circa 1850. This very hands...

Alice Anne Renshaw. English ( b.1849 - d.1900 ). Young Lady With Meadow Flowers In Her Straw Hat Watercolor & Gouache on Artist's Board ( An embossed stamp in the top left hand corn...

Charles William Wyllie. English ( b.1853 - d.1923 ). The Upper Pool of London, River Thames. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower left. Image size 17.3 inches x 31.5 inches ( 44cm x 80cm ). F...

LEBAS Léonie (19th-20th) "Lady in Paris Street 1900" Oil on wood panel signed low right Old Frame regilded with gold leaves Dim panel : 16 X 22 cm Dim frame : 50 X 41 cm LEBAS Léoni...

Brass plate leads to Russian artist Pavel Pavlovich Dzhogin (1834 - 1885). This 19th century oil painting beautifully captures a serene rural scene with travelers on a cart traveling...

This captivating painting by Axel Axelson (1854-1892), titled "A Day in Venice, 1892" illustrates a moment from Venice in the year of 1892. Within the compact dimensions of 24 x 14 c...

William Joseph Shayer English sporting painter from the 19th century. He painted mostly on a small scale with great detail and quality. The son of William Shayer senior he must ha...

!9th century English portrait of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Wonderful portrait study of this very popular breed of dog. Dating from the middle of the 19th century this piece...

Alfredo Tominz (Trieste 1854 – 1936), Passeggiata a cavallo a Trieste Dipinto ad olio su tela di cm 69 x 110 firmato e datato 1890 in basso a destra. Provenienza: Asta Stadion Trie...

Portrait Of Ferdinando I De Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, Serving Bread Italian School - inscribed "Qui Bene Servire Optime Ducker Scit" To Serve Well, Is To Lead Well Large antiq...

Louis Aimé Japy (1840-1916) Oil on canvas Cows in river with village in background Signed lower right, Japy. Canvas 26” x 32” Overall in a period gilt frame 38” x 44”. Conditi...

19th century horse portrait in a fall landscape. Oil on board. Nicely framed.

Gustave-Louis BAUDRIER Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1837 - 1897 Still life with peaches, grapes and figs Painting, oil on canvas Signed Painting: 53.5 x 35 cm 19t...

A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Gouache painting on antique manuscript depicting Prince Salim enthroned, the future Jahangir, fourth Mughal emperor. the figure is presented, seated...

Portrait of a Country Squire English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 26 x 21.5 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: basic good condition tho...

English River landscape, with Church and River at Sunset, Abingdon on the Thames. England Wonderful scene of Abingdon on the Thames by one of Englands best known landscape painters....

Portrait The Honourable Mrs Charlotte Gunning, 18th Century circle of Sir Thomas GAINSBOROUGH (1727-1788) Large late 18th Century portrait of The Honourable Mrs Charlotte Gunning, oil on canvas. Circa 1780 portrait of Gunning wearing a black wide brim hat, choker and fur lined dress...

A charming 19th century oil depicting fishermen pulling in nets by moonlight. The boats are portrayed in choppy waters before a Dutch coastal town. The artist uses a dark palette to ...

Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam in 1866. He studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van Essen at the Quellinus School in Amsterdam. Mainly a genre and portrait painter, he occupies ...

An atmospheric study of a woodland waterfall, cascading in soft sunlight. Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame with fine running patterns. monogrammed to the lower right 'N ...

The Alert Terrier by Martin Theodore Ward (British 1799-1874) oil on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 17.5 inches canvas : 10 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, Berkshire, Engl...

Portrait of a British Hong Kong Diplomat, circa 1890 Chinese School - one of a pair we are selling 19th Century Chinese Provincial School portrait ...

A charming classical scene depicting figures bowing before a prince. The artist uses sepia tones to capture the figures standing before a vast landscape. Unsigned. Part of a pair of ...

The Family Meal German School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 10.75 x 11.75 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

A charming scene depicting a figures moving timber down a river. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a simple gilt frame. On canvas.

Paul Désiré Trouillebert Canal Pinelli, Venise Signed lower left Oil on canvas 18 3/4 x 12 3/8 inches Provenance: Artist's studio sale, 1887, no. 4 With M. Newmann London Sale, Christie's, London, Save the Children Fund, May 16, 1961 (according to an inscription on the reverse) Private Collection, United Kingdom Literature: Marumo et al, Paul Désiré Trouillebert: Catalogue Raisonné de l'œuvre peint, Stuttgart, 2004, cat. no. 0362 p. 336, illustrated. Paul Désiré Trouillebert was born in Paris in 1829 and died in the city June 28, 1900. He is considered a portrait, genre and landscape painter from the French Barbizon School. He was a student of Ernest Hébert [1817-1908] and Charles-François Jalabert [1819-1901], and made his debut at the Salon of 1865, exhibiting a portrait. At the Paris Salon of 1869, Trouillebert exhibited “Au bois Rossignolet”, which was a lyrical Fontainebleau landscape that received great critical acclaim. Trouillebert concentrated on portraits until about 1881, when he began to focus on atmospheric silvery landscapes steeping in cool damp color. In 1882, he exhibited a large landscape titled “Baignneuses” which was well received and helped him gain a reputation as a landscape painter. Another noted work was commissioned by Edmé Piot, a public works contractor. The painting, “Travaux de relèvement du chemin de fer de ceinture: le pont du Cours de Vincennes” (Cleveland Museum) was of a railway project initiated in 1851, after Napoleon III came to power. The commission included four related views of the Paris railway construction, which was completed in February 1889. After the 1860’s, the misty Barbizon landscapes by Jean-Baptist- Camille Corot’s [1796-1875] had become astonishingly vogue, which brought about a trove of imitators. His followers and students; Henri Joseph Constant Dutilleux [1807-1865], George Devillers, Achille François Oudinot [1820-1901], Edouard Brandon [1831-1887] and Trouillebert were not trying to mislead the public, he was their idol. However, the greatest confusion has always been over works by Corot and Trouillebert because both artists painted river landscapes at dawn or dusk with a very similar approach, palette and style. Like Corot, Trouillebert painted a wide variety of subjects, including genre scenes, portraits and nudes. Trouillebert would receive the most attention as a result of an 1883 court case involving one of his paintings. The painting “La Fontaine des Gabourets” had been sold by one of Paris’ more prominent dealers George Petit to writer Alexandre Dumas fils. Trouillebert’s signature and been removed and resigned Corot. The fake was discovered by Robaut and Bernheim-Jeune and returned to the original seller, Tedesco. Trouillebert, who had nothing to do with the fraud, brought legal action against the guilty parties to regain his reputation and clear his name. The trial made all of the papers and Trouillebert won his case. George Pettit...

Walter Shirlaw 1838-1909 , was a Scottish born American painter who was moved to America with his parents in 1840. Shirlaw studied in Munich where he met and befriended William Merr...

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon 1821-1906, was an English watercolour artist who painted in a manner similar to J M W Turner. He inherited the title of Baronet and this along with a large...

This beautiful painting by female artist, Ingeborg Westfelt-Eggertz (1855-1936), depicts the sunset outside Smögen on the Swedish west coast looking towards the very beautiful island...

A beautiful watercolor by Adrien Moreau (1843-1906) showing a woman with freshly picked flowers in a basket resting in the grass by the sea. The colors are strong and it is mounted i...

A charming country scene depicting figures with a horse and cart trying to cross a stream after heavy rain. Illegibly signed and dated to the lower right. On canvas laid to board .

Gospel of Apostle Luke, Chapter 22: 61. and the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Befor...

Virgilio Ripari was best known for his seascapes and impressions of Venice. His romantic and peaceful paintings of life of Venice and Italy with placid waters or full sails on boats...

This painting called Sturehäll by Carl Johansson, crafted in 1892 when the artist was 29 years old, offers a captivating glimpse of Sturehäll, near Sturehov in Norsborg. This piece, ...

An exquisite oil study depicting a young couple by the open window of a villa. The woman plays a guitar while lovingly looking at the man behind her. The pair wear beautiful traditio...