Victorian Paintings

George Armfield (fl.1840-1875) Terriers & King Charles Spaniels Signed 'G. Armfield' lower left Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 10 x 12 in Framed Size - 14 x 16 in George Armfield (180...

This fine late 19th-century portrait by renowned Italian artist Jean Baptiste Discart (1856-1944) depicts a lady wearing a black dress embellished with a lace collar, together with a...

George Turner British, (1843-1910) The Trent near Ingleby Oil on canvas, signed and dated (18)75 Image size: 23 inches x 39. 5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inches x 48.75 inc...

The Highland Cottage British School, late 19th century signed oil on canvas, framed in ornate swept gilt frame framed: 17.5 x 23.5 inches canvas : 12 x 18 inches Provenance: private ...

The Greeting British School, mid 19th century signed with initials oil on canvas, framed in antique gilt swept frame framed: 37 x 32 inches canvas : 30 x 25 inches Provenance: priva...

Antique Danish Orientalist oil painting of a military scene by Niels Simonsen Danish, 1860 Canvas: Height 27cm, width 35cm Frame: Height 43cm, width 52cm, depth 4cm This very fine O...

Reuben Hunt British, (1857-1938) Taking Aim Oil on canvas, signed & dated (18)84 Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 25.25 inches ...

Artist/ School: E. S. England (British, active c. 1890-1910), signed lower corner. Title: The Huntsman and his horse. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: ...

This lovely British Victorian oil painting is by noted 19th century landscape artist Thomas Baker of Leamington. It was painted on 18th September 1854 as a special commission. The co...

Three Terrier Dogs in Barn Interior Attributed to George Armfield (British 1808-1893) oil on canvas, framed within antique oval inset gilt swept frame framed: 27 x 31 inches canvas: ...

This is an original unique oil painting by the artist. Born into an artistic family in Doncaster, England during 1820. Best known for his equine art, of the same character as those of the elder Herring, including "The Home Farm," "The Homestead," "The Farm-Yard," etc.John F. Herring, Jr. was born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire c.1820, to the well-known 19th-century artist John Frederick Herring, Sr. (1795-1865), who at the time, was considered one of England's great Sporting and Equestrian artists, patronized by the English aristocracy. The father's mastery of the brush, and popularity with the nobility, served his son, Herring, Jr., well. Early on, John, Jr. was exposed to fine painting and wealthy patrons. Recent reference books state that Herring, Sr.'s first child was named "John Frederick Herring, Jr." and was born on June 21, 1815. John Herring, Jr. developed a love for painting, a passion also shared by his brothers Charles and Benjamin. Three of the four brothers became artists, painting in the same style as their father, often collaborating on a single painting. In the years after 1836, Herring, Sr., feeling threatened by the teenage John Herring, Jr.'s ability and growing popularity, began incorporating the tag "SR" at the end of his signature. John Herring, Jr. continued painting in the tradition of his father, the sporting and animal pictures...

Sir William Blake Richmond KCB, RA, PPRBSA 1842 - 1921 The Shepherd Egg tempera on wooden panel, signed with initials bottom left Image size: 8 ¼ x 5 ½ inches Period gilt oak frame A newly discovered work by the artist. Sir William Blake Richmond KCB, RA, PPRBSA was an English portrait painter, sculptor and a designer of stained glass and mosaic. He is best known for his portrait work and decorative mosaics in St Paul's Cathedral in London. He was the son of the portraitist George Richmond RA and studied at the Royal Academy Schools in the early 1860s. Influenced by his father and by Sir John Everett Millais, he is best known for his mosaic decorations below the dome and in the apse of St Paul's Cathedral in London. His father, George Richmond, was one of 'the Ancients' who were a group of artists who formed around the visionary artist and poet William Blake. Samuel Palmer was an other of the ancients and a close friend of the family. Our painting could have been inspired by George Richmond’s engraving 'The Shepherd', 1827, but in our panel the shepherd is turned round facing away, and is playing a flute instead of resting on a staff. But the sheep and other elements are there. It is also suggestive of Welby Sherman's engraving after Samuel Palmer of the same name and date, but here the shepherd is sitting but like ours turned away. William Blake's is an altogether happier image given the figure is playing to his sheep. Our painting is playing with some of the same ideas and feels like the same sort of period, and the ‘fresco’ like chalk ground is interesting, as is the pen and ink finishing on the tempera. All three are strongly influenced by Blake's illustrations to Thornton's 'Virgil'. The shepherd and his flock are clearly based on Thenot and his sheep in the Frontispiece to Thornton. Blake Richmond wrote:"If there be the least value in my pictures, it is due to such lovely early impressions derived from the sweet poetic work of many of my father's contemporaries, Calvert, Blake and others, whose shadows are substance still to me" [Sir William Blake Richmond, letter to his father, 50 years after the death of William Blake, from Stirling op. cit p. 28]. Richmond was given private art lessons by John Ruskin before attending the Royal Academy for three years. After that he spent a number of years in Italy, where an encounter with a shepherd called Beppino, 'a splendid speciman of a Sabine Shepherd', could also have gave him the inspiration for the painting we show here. Richmond recalls how he met Beppino on the hillside, and was invited to share the shade of the shepherd's capanna, a wooden hut. 'What a place! In an instant of time I was back into the age of kings, and I knew Romulus had lived and am sure that he lived in a hut exactly like this one'. That night Richmond dined at Beppino's hut 'on roast kid, hard bread dipped in Roman wine, goat's cream and white ricotta'. The shepherd had such an impression on Richmond that he sought him out on a return visit to Italy some years later, but was saddened to hear that Beppino 'had joined his fore-fathers in the shades'. He was moved to write the following, which perfectly expresses the mood of this painting and his tribute to a fleeting companion: 'Little events of this kind unite past times with present, create and emphasis continuity of human instincts, which seem to defy time and make travel so intensely interesting and invigorating to a citizen of this world. One need not go to the palace, far otherwise, or to cities and towns to discover the kernal of enduring civilisations. One finds it, if one wills to do so, in the backbone of the world, an ancient peasantry who have watched and still watch the progress of the stars'. Richmond was influential in the early stages of the Arts and Crafts Movement in his selection of bold colours and materials for the mosaics in St. Paul's Cathedral and in his collaboration with James Powell and Sons...

Sunset over the Highland Loch by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed with the artists pseudonym 'Graham Williams'. oil on canvas, framed framed: 19 x 17 inches canvas: 16 x 24...

Alfred Vickers Senior (1786–1868) Shipping off the Coast, oil on canvas, circa 1860, signed lower left This lively coastal scene by Alfred Vickers Senior, painted circa 1860, reveal...

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 22.25 INCHES x 18.25 INCHES** Edward Armfield British, (1857-1935) The Rat Trap & Under the Wheelbarrow Oil on canvas, pair...

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.

John Emms (1841-1912) Collies in a landscape Oil on canvas signed and dated 'JNO EMMS/ 86.' (lower left) Canvas Size - 30 x 25 in Framed Size - 36 x 31 in Provenance Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 9 June 1995, lot 186. with Malcolm Innes Gallery, London; 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. John Emms was a British artist best known for his dynamic and characterful paintings of dogs, especially working breeds like foxhounds, terriers, and collies. Born in Blofield, Norfolk, in 1843, Emms developed a deep connection to the countryside and rural life, which became the heart of his artistic inspiration. While he painted horses and hunting scenes, it was his dog portraits that brought him enduring recognition. Emms had a remarkable ability to capture the individuality and spirit of each animal, portraying them not just as pets or working animals, but as noble and expressive beings. His brushwork was confident and lively, and he often painted dogs with a sense of pride, intelligence, and dignity. Among the many breeds he painted, collies held a special place. Emms portrayed them with great sensitivity, often emphasizing their alert expressions, soft coats, and loyal nature. His collie paintings...

William Shayer Senior Oil on Canvas. Signed bottom right Canvas Size: 30 x 40" (76 x 102cm) Outside Frame Size: 39 x 49" (99 x 125cm) 1787-1879 William Shayer was born in Southam...

Marcel Brunery French, (1893-1982) A Good Hand Oil on panel, signed Image size: 18.75 inches x 23.5 inches Size including frame: 26.75 inches x 31.5 inches Provenance: Frost & Reed ...

J. Charnock “Upper Airedale, Yorkshire” Oil on board, signed lower right English, circa 1890 Presented in a richly carved and gilded period frame This idyllic pastoral scene by the ...

Pair of antique Spanish orientalist oil paintings by Montenegro Spanish, 1886 Canvas: Height 36cm, width 29.5cm Frame: Height 56cm, width 49.5cm, depth 9cm This signed pair of 1886 ...

Wonderful early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting a view of the Scottish highlands known as the Trossachs. Sidney Yates Johnson was an active painter during the late Victorian pe...

Jane Vivian British, (fl. 1869-1890) Looking towards the Doge’s palace from the Dogana Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 17.25 inches x 31.25 inches Size including frame: 22.75 inch...

English School, late 20th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 30 inches canvas: 16 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England the painting is in overall very good and...

British School 19th Century TempestOil on board Image size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (24 x 32 cm)

John Arthur Lomax British, (1857-1923) Preparing his Tackle Oil on panel, signed Image size: 11.75 inches x 9.75 inches Size including frame: 21 inches x 19 inches A fabulous genr...

Title: Fete Champetre Artist: George Henry Andrews Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25" x 36" Framed

J. Heal The Pool of London on the Thames, oil on canvas, circa 1890 This finely detailed oil on canvas by J. Heal, painted circa 1890, captures the industrious grandeur of the Pool ...

William Henry Hunt 1790 - 1864 Bird's Nest Oil on canvas Image size: 11½ x 8⅜ inches William Henry Hunt was a painter and watercolourist of fruit and flowers, landscapes and rust...

Portrait of a Fisherman with a Pipe Newlyn (Cornish) School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 16 inches provenance: ...

Edward William Cooke RA (1811–1880) Dutch Beach at Scheveningen, oil on canvas, circa 1850 This sweeping coastal scene by Edward William Cooke, painted circa 1850, captures the bust...

Joseph Clark ROI British, (1834-1926) A Bowl of Cherries Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1897 Image size: 17.25 inches x 22.25 inches Size including frame: 26.25 inches x 31.25 inches...

Whimsical set of six mixed medium paintings of assorted dog breeds dressed in costumes from Elizabethan to Victorian, executed in a tongue in cheek portrait style with watercolor and...

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 26.25 INCHES X 37.25 INCHES** Frederick Henry Howard Harris British, (1829-1901) Volunteer Rifl...

A Peep At Loch Earn From Glen Ogle Signed by Everett Watson Mellor (1878-1965) oil on board, framed Framed: 11.5 x 15.5 inches Board: 10 x 14 inches Inscribed verso Provenance: Priva...

Antique oil painting on board of a white dog caught in a moment of speculation in an outdoor scene. Signed William Melbon and presented ...

William Mellor British, (1851-1931) Rydal Lake, Westmorland Oil on canvas, signed & further inscribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 34.25 inches x 46.25 inches William Mellor was a landscape painter who was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire in 1851, the son of Joseph Mellor, an artist and Mary Mellor. Initially, he was employed as a loom turner in the weaving industry before becoming a professional artist. He would have received tuition from his father who clearly influenced his style and subject matter. In 1876, he married Mary Elizabeth Watson...

Vincent Clare (British, 1855–1930) Still Life of Fruit on a Mossy Bank Oil on canvas, signed lower right Circa 1870 Presented in a richly carved and gilded 19th-century style frame ...

The Bucolic Landscape English School, circa 1830 oil on canvas, framed Framed: 23 x 27.5 inches Canvas: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good conditi...

Antique Victorian, Impressionist 19th century English oil, Fishings boat at Sea. Adolphus Knell was a superb painter of marine subjects during the middle of the 19th century. His wor...

Artist/ School: Spencer Coleman, British late 20th century Title: Tranuil Pastures Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 18 x 22 inches Painting: 1...

**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 20 INCHES X 18 INCHES** Jean Pierre Haag French, (1842-1921) Daily Chores & Little Drummer Boy Oil on panel, pair, both sig...

Set of Four (4) Hunting Scenes British School, 20th century signed Hallard 4 x oil on board, framed inscribed verso each framed: 8.5 x 6.5 inches each board: 7.5 x 5.5 inches proven...

William Shayer British, (1787-1879) Fisher Folk on the Beach Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1839 Image size: 27.25 inches x 35.25 inches Size including frame: 37.25 inches x 45.25 in...

Artist/ School: Norman A.Olley ( British, 20th Century) dated 1996 and inscribed verso Title - Tranquil Bridge Landscape Medium: gouache/watercolour/ ink/ pencil on thin board, un...

***PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 13 INCHES X 16 INCHES*** Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Fruit & Still Life of Flowers Oil on canvas, pair, both signed & dated ‘92 Image size: 6 inches x 9 inches (each) Size including frame: 13 inches x 16 inches (each) An appealing pair of still life paintings by Oliver Clare. The first painting shows primroses and lilac blossom next to a red berry. In the second, damsons can be seen next to apples and a strawberry. Oliver Clare was born in Birmingham in 1853, the son of the flower artist George Clare (1839-1890) and his wife Elizabeth Bowen. His brother Vincent Clare (1856-1917) also became an artist and both would have received tuition from their father who influenced their style and subject matter. At the age of 18 he enlisted as a soldier in the Kings Own regiment, but gave this up to become a full time artist. Like his father, Clare specialised in still life paintings, containing fruit and garden flowers, often on mossy banks. Sometime after 1871, he moved to London where he married Emma Mary Webb...

Mother and children playing by the edge of a river J. Giralt Lerin (b.1907) Spanish signed oil on canvas ,framed canvas: 24 x 36 inches framed: 29.5 x 41.5 inches the painting is in ...

Fishing the Highlands attributed to Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759–1817) inscribed verso oil on wood panel, framed Framed: 11 x 15 inches panel: 8.5 x 13 inches Provenance: private c...

Architectural oil painting on canvas of the Ebbeston Lodge in the county of Yorkshire by Dan Dunton, executed in a rustic naive style and presented in a carved wood frame.

Artist/ School: British School, late 20th century, signed by the artist Spencer Coleman Title: The Scottish Highland Loch in the Summer Medium: oil o...

Imogen Mary Collier (1873-1952) Portrait of Jerry and Dot Circa. 1895-1900 Oil on Canvas 49 X 42.5 Imogen Mary Collier (1873-1952) was born in 1873 at Whitchurch, Devon, England. She was the daughter of Mortimer John Collier...

Gustav Doring (1864-1938) Gustav Döring studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Berlin where Gustaf Hellqvist , Paul Meyerheim and Hans Meyer were among h...

Oil on canvas signed in the lower right corner. This painting depicts an American clipper ship with a pilot in the English Channel. The dimensi...

A Highland Landscape with Drover and Cattle A. Lewis (19th - 20th Century) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 30 inches canvas: 12 x 20 inches provenance: private col...

19th Century French School A charming portrait of a young woman resplendent in her best bonnet. Indistinctly signed on the front, also inscribed on the frame verso with the artist’...

Nicholas Matthew Condy (1818-1851) A Royal Navy Frigate of the White Squadron, Plymouth Oil on panel Painting size 8 x 10 in Framed size 15 x 17 in Provenance The Collection of Admi...

Here for your consideration is a brilliant sunset over a bucolic county landscape painting. The artist is the very well known Dutch victorian artist, Joseph Thors. Signed verso by th...

John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Bristol, Bath & London Coach Outside The Crown Inn, Bath Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1882 Image size: 17.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size includ...

Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: Elegant Figures on the Beach Medium: oil painting on board, framed Size: framed: 10.5 x 12.5 inches painting: 7.5 x 9.75 inches...

Nineteenth Century Victorian Dutch River and Harbour Scene with Boats, and Buildings in background. A Signed Oil Painting on Wooden Panel that is Framed in original ornate Frame. Th...