Victorian Portrait Paintings

Francis Mabel Hollams (British, 1877–1963) “Misty” – Portrait of a White Horse Oil on canvas, circa 1920–1930 Signed and inscribed verso Presented in a giltwood frame A charming and...

Chestnut Horse Standing in a Stable Wilkinson John Gilbert (act.1830-1870) signed and indistinctly dated oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 28 inches canvas: 20 x 25 inches Provenan...

The Blacksmith by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very...

This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by exhibited artist James N Lee. Painted circa 1875 it is a three-quarter length portrait of a young girl dressed in red with...

Portrait of a Gentleman reading the 'London Journal', English school (mid 19th century) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 28 inches condition: some minor surface abrasion...

Portrait of a Young Girl, with her Pet Dog on the Steps of her Country Home English School, circa 1870's oil on board, framed in antique gilt swept frame. framed: 25.5 x 21 inches b...

On offer is a portrait of a dapper young man holding a hat who is believed to be Philip Edward Tabb (1830–1901). This painting is a classic example of mid-19th-century American portr...

The Sheep Shearer by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, England Conditi...

Portrait of a Pug Dog French School, 19th century, unsigned inscribed verso possibly with the artists name/ former owner oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 22 inches canvas : 22 x 19...

Tranquil Pastures by Thomas Spinks (British, 1847-1927) signed and dated (18)91 oil on board framed framed: 9.5 x 12.5 inches board : 7 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, En...

The White Terrier English School, 19th century oil painting on board, gilt framed framed: 12 x 11 inches board : 9 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection, Cotswolds, England Condi...

Artist/ School: J. Langlois, British 1855-1904, signed lower corner Title: Chasing the Mouse! Medium: oil on board, framed framed: 6 x 7.5 inches board: 4.75 x 6.75 inches Proven...

Portrait of an officer of the 94th Regiment of Foot, circa 1830 * see notes below Irish School oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Labeled verso Provenance: private collec...

The children of Robert Williams with their go-cart in the grounds of Bridehead, Dorset *see historical notes below. ATTRIBUTED TO RAMSAY RICHARD REINAGLE (1775-1862, unsigned). oi...

Artist/ School: British School, indistinctly signed lower right, circa 1950's Title: Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady. The previous owner believed the sitter to be a member of the Q...

Portrait of a Nun by Joseph Albert, signed and dated to the back, 1898 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: ove...

English artists, circa 1870 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 31 inches canvas : 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: overall very good and pr...

Portrait of a Noble Lady English School, circa 1820's-1930's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 35 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, London condition: some old restor...

The Country Gentleman English Portrait Early 19th Century Oil Painting English School, early 19th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 38 x 30 inches Canvas: 36 x 28 inches Proven...

The Cotswolds Stone Wall Builder by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, ...

The Shepherd and his Border Collie Dog by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collec...

Charles Dudley British, Late 19th – Early 20th Century The Three Graces: Portrait of Three Jack Russell Terriers, circa 1900 Oil on canvas Signed lower right Original frame A charm...

Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...

This authentic, atmospheric, antique smaller scale portrait oil painting on wood is carefully framed by an old gilt frame. It's a captivating piece that depicts a woman in tradition...

The Glass Blower by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, England Conditio...

Woman in Cottage Interior French School, 19th century signed initials oil on wood panel, framed in period antique gilt frame framed: 15 x 12.5 inches panel: 9 x 6.75 inches Provenan...

Marjorie Cox British, (1915-2003) *see notes below Study of a Pekingese signed and dated 1988 pastel on artist paper, framed glass covering framed: 19 x 15.5 inches paper: 17 x 14 in...

The Dalmatian Dog by Adrienne Lester, British 1870-1955 signed & dated 1896 oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 32.5 inches canvas: 25 x 30 inches provenance: private collection c...

Robert Farrier (1796–1879) was an English artist best known for his paintings. He was born in Chelsea, London, in 1796 and remained in that area for most of his life. Initially appre...

"The Corn Bill" English Artist, circa 1840's, unsigned oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt scrolled and swept frame framed: 45 x 37 inches canvas: 36 x 28 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound condition; please note the frame is very vulnerable and fragile and as such we are happy to include it free of charge with the painting but cannot warranty its condition on arrival. Historically significant portrait of this early Victorian...

The Victorian English Gentleman Portrait of a Man seated in a leather chair, holding a letter in his hand. oil on canvas , framed framed: 41 x 33 inches canvas: 36 x 28 inches prove...

A large, life-sized, oil-on-canvas portrait of two lovely women perusing a newspaper called the "Journal Amusante." Still attached to the back is the tag from the venerable Manheim g...

Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...

This superb Victorian portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Thomas Lawrence. Painted circa 1836 the sitter is William Henry Cooper, of Pains Hill, Cobham, Surrey and Hig...

A lovely portrait of a turn-of-the-century elegant woman, perhaps commissioned by a devoted husband (she has a ring on her right hand, which is more common as a wedding ring in north...

This charming English Victorian painting by Arthur Jackson beautifully captures a rustic scene of chickens in a barn. The artist's meticulou...

This handsome British 19th century portrait oil painting is by noted Artist Rudolph Lehmann. Lehmann was born in Germany but settled in the United Kingdom in 1866. The portrait is a ...

This unsigned painting, attributed to the circle of Martin Theodore Ward around 1840, is an exemplary piece showcasing the talent of this 19th-cen...

Pausing for Lunch English School (mid 19th century) oil on panel, framed in antique maple wood frame. framed: 12 x 10.5 inches painting : 9 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection...

This lovely British Edwardian Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted artist William George Robb. Painted circa 1901 the sitter is Louisa Ann Inglis, wife of Sir Charles Ingl...

This superb, large British Victorian portrait in an interior oil painting is attributed to circle of Ralph Peacock. Peacock painted a large number of children of wealthy 19th century families, often with luscious ornate backgrounds and textiles such as the wall paper, marquetry piano...

Description: "Day Dreams" is a captivating painting by the English artist Richard Willes Maddox. The artwork depicts a young woman seated thoughtfully on a blue wooden bench, set aga...

The Log Cutter by John Edwards (English. 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition:...

Portrait of an English Gentleman English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 30.5 x 25 inches Provenance: Private collection, England Condition: overall very good an...

Portrait of a Country Lady (biographical details verso) English, circa 1820-1830 period, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private c...

19th century English school Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 19.5 inches canvas: 14 x 1...

"The Old Salt" (Cornish fisherman) by David W. Haddon (British, late 19th/ early 20th century) signed and dated oil on board, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 16 x 12 inches ...

The Cornish Fisherman Signed by David W. Haddon (British, flourished end of the 19th century) Oil on board, framed framed: 13 x 11 inches board: 10 x 8 inches Provenance: Private col...

This enchanting early 19th-century portrait of a young girl in a pastoral landscape, attributed to the esteemed English portraitist Margaret Carpenter, is a rare and captivating exam...

John Robert Dicksee British, (1817-1905) The Daughter of the House Oil on canvas, signed with monogram, transcribed verso Image size: 17.5 inches x 13.5 inches Size including frame: 22.25 inches x 18.25 inches A beautiful and sensitively painted half-length portrait painting of a young woman holding a tray of fruit by John Robert Dicksee. The woman is posed in a panelled room as if having just emerged from a darkened entrance and walking towards the light of an unseen window, with her head turned to look directly out towards the viewer. She is depicted wearing a turquoise blue gown with lace edged sleeves and an orange beaded necklace...

This superb British Victorian exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted female artist (Frances) Maud Porter. Her married name was Maud Bigwood and some of her later work is signed ...

Attributed to William McGregor Paxton Hay (William M. Hay) Portrait of Two Young Girls English, circa 1860 Oil on canvas Unsigned ⸻ A sensitive and quietly compelling Victorian ge...

A late 19th century British Society portrait oil painting of a beautiful young debutante by Victorian artist Annie Louisa Swynnerton which is signed and dated 1893. It has been sugge...

Pierre Louis Joseph De Coninck French, (1828-1910) Italian Beauty Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 31 inches x 23 inches Size including frame: 38 inches x 30 inches A lovely three...

This absolutely lovely British Victorian oil painting is by noted Birmingham born artist James John Hill and has some excellent provenance below. The painting actually stayed in Birmingham for many years, hanging in Heathfield Hall, the former residence of inventor and engineer James Watt, but owned at that time by Thomas Pemberton. It then moved to Berwick House in Shropshire. Entitled The Gleaner and painted in1863, it is a charming half length portrait of a young woman with a sheaf of wheat under her arm. She is stood beneath trees and the wheat field is beyond. She is dressed in a lovely pink garment and wearing a brown felt hat, to shade her face from the sun, her dark hair cascading down her shoulder, The hat is decorated with a poppy. The soft tones and sympathetic rendering of the young woman make this a stunning 19th century oil painting with excellent provenance. The painting is housed in its original gilt frame with a beautiful oak leaf motif. Signed and dated 1863 lower left. Provenance. Thomas Pemberton, Heathfield Hall, Handsworth, Birmingham. (Heathfield Hall was the former residence of the inventor and engineer James Watt. Following his death the house had several occupiers including local luminaries Thomas Pemberton and George Tangye). His sale, Christie's, 30 April 1874, lot 95 (69gns to James Watson) Berwick House, Shropshire. (James Watson (1817-1895) was an English merchant, dairy herdsman and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1885 to 1892) Condition. Oil on canvas, 34 inches by 28 inches unframed, in good condition. Frame. Housed in its original gilt frame with oak leaf motif, 42 inches by 36 inches and in good condition. James John Hill RBA (1811 – 27 January 1882), known also by his alias J. J. Hill, was an English landscape and portrait painter, known for his many rustic paintings and portraits of Lady Burdett-Coutts. James John Hill was born sometime in 1811 in Broad Street, Birmingham to Daniel Hill, plater, and Elizabeth Rowlinson, the daughter of a brass founder. He was educated at Hazelwood School, a school founded by the educational reformer Rowland Hill...

The Fencer by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5 inches canvas : 23 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ver...

Portrait of Girl with her pets is signed and dated 1861 and exhibited in 1862, by Gourlay Steell, (1819-1894) RSA, appointed as Animal Painter for Scotland to Queen Victoria’s Court ...

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...

Portrait of a Seated Lady English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: good and sound condition

Portrait of Sophia Clifton, aged 33 years, dated January 29th 1841 watercolour on artist paper with wood panel backing, framed framed: 16 x 12 inches painting : 13.5 x 9.5 inches Pro...