Victorian Paintings

Bringing in the Catch French artist, 19th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 19.5 x 29 inches canvas: 16 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, France con...

William Oliver British, (1823-1901) Confidences Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 40.75 inches x 27.75 inches Size including frame: 47.75 inches x 34.75 inches A delightful genre painting of two women with flowers by William Oliver. The young women can be seen in a garden setting posed next to an arrangement of spring flowers on a wooden stool. One of the women is shown seated on a grassy bank wearing a white dress with flowers in her hair. The other, dressed in green stands beside her holding a posy of flowers. William Oliver was born William Oliver Williams at Worcester in 1823 to William and Jane Williams (née Oliver). Both his parents were from Wales but had relocated to Worcester where his father worked as a chemist before becoming a surgeon. Oliver showed a talent for art at an early age and when the family later moved to Birmingham he began working at the Government School of Design, where he later became the assistant master. In 1848, he moved to London where he enrolled at the Royal Academy and was admitted to the RA school on 16 December, 1848. Whilst there, he married Jane Hughes on 30 December, 1852. The couple lived in St Pancras and went on to have 10 children. Two of their sons, William Oliver Williams, known as Oliver Rhys (1854-1907) and Reginald Arthur Williams or Reginald Arthur (1862-1899), also became artists. Oliver began exhibiting in 1851 under his full name William Oliver Williams at the British Institution and in 1858 made his debut at the Royal Academy. He also exhibited around the country at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Glasgow Institute, Manchester Art Gallery and the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. In the early 1850’s he won a commission from the Arundel Society to travel to Italy to draw Giotto’s fresco in Padua and other classical works. He later used his knowledge to incorporate Roman and Greek themes into his paintings, particularly fabrics and costumes. Sometime during the early 1860’s he was declared bankrupt and moved his family to Corwen in Wales and later to Aberystwyth near to be closer to where his parents had retired. Perhaps prompted by this, he began signing his works William Oliver from 1867 and resumed exhibiting at the Royal Academy and elsewhere. By 1872, his circumstances had improved and he returned to London, residing in the St John’s Wood area. He spent his final years living at 41 Queens gate Gardens, Kensington where he died on 16 April, 1901. Examples of his work are held by a number of public collections including the Aberystwyth University School of Art, Atkinson Art Gallery, Birmingham Museum, Bradford Museum, Kirklees Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, National Museum, Cardiff, Parc Howard Museum, Sewerby Hall Museum, Sheffield Museum, Stockport Heritage Services, Sunderland Museum, Thirlestane Castle and the Walker Art Gallery. Presentation: The work is housed in a new, English made gilt frame which is in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished. © Benton Fine Art

This stunning Lakeland landscape (one of a pair) by the artist Charles Leslie (1839–1886) is an original oil-on-canvas painting that is over 100 years old. Leslie was an English landscape painter during the Victorian era. Being from a family of painters and strongly influenced by his grandfather, Edward Williams, another successful landscape painter, Leslie learnt to paint during his formative years. He spent summers with his uncles where he would slave away painting landscape after landscape until he mastered his craft. He then went on to pioneer paintings...

A beautiful little gem of a watercolour with bold palette and most attractive composition. A rare and fabulous work by the talented son of John Sell Cotman. John Joseph Cotman (1814...

David Bates 19th century English River landscape, with fisherman by the river side. David Bates was born in Cambridgeshire. He spent most of his early life in Worcestershire, where he became apprenticed at the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works. A painter in both oils and watercolours, Bates visited North Africa, before returning to paint landscapes mostly of Wales and Scotland. He shows the influence of Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923), Joseph Thors and S.H. Baker. David Bates also made small oil sketches of hedges and plants, which were usually inscribed on the reverse. The artist’s works display considerable technical virtuosity, ranging from the serene landscape, to the uneven swagger of his later works, which were noticeably less colourful. Although Bates was more than capable of producing refined landscapes, he was equably as capable of painting detailed...

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: ...

Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson British 1895-1950 Title: The Highland Cottage Medium: Oil on canvas, unframed Size: canvas : 20 x 30 inches Provenance: from a collection in Engl...

Landscape with figures in a cottage signed by W.Greaves oil on canvas, framed dated 1909 framed: 10 x 19 inches canvas: 9 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: ve...

Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950), signed Title: Mountainous river landscape with a watermill Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed painting: 18 x 22.25 ...

Artist/ School: signed by Spencer Coleman Title: Heading to the Fields Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 24 x 19.5 inches Painting: 16 x 12 inc...

Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right 1882 Image size: 36 x 29 inches (92 x 74 cm) Gilt Watts frame LITERATURE The Life and Work of Frank Holl, Ada ...

Artist/ School: British School, signed Iris M. Howard (after the painting by Sidney Percy). Title: The Lake District Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 16 x 20 inches Painting...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

The Travelling Herd, Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed English School, mid 19th century Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 14.5 x 18.5 inches Majestic scenic oi...

Conditions: Very good overall condition. Edge right, visible under UV Light, minor retouching (5mm). The frame is period frame original baring stickers from Galleries in London. Low...

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...

Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel French, (1839-1929) The Sportsman Oil on panel, signed & dated 1903 Image size: 9.75 inches x 7 inches Size includin...

A very fine original antique English botanical watercolour painting depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, England and had been part of an album of works assembled by the artist during the early 1900's. During the Victorian and Edwardian era in Britain, it was very fashionable for ladies of aristocratic and wealthy backgrounds to draw and paint still lifes of flowers and plants that they had picked or seen in gardens. Many were highly accomplished and extremely talented artists, who sadly were not encouraged to exhibit due to society frowning upon such activities. Artist/ School: Caroline Worsley...

Artist/ School: Donald Ayres (British b. 1936), signed lower corner * artists bio follows below Title: In the Highland Glen Medium: signed, oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: ...

Sailing on the Loch British School, mid 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 10 x 14 inches board: 8 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and soun...

William Raymond Dommersen was a painter of genre and landscapes in and around Scotland and Northern England. His works are widely exhibited throughout the European and North American...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950), signed with the artists pseudonym 'McGregor'. Title: Sunset in the Scottish Highlands Medium: signed oil painting on board, fra...

"A Golden Sunset" by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed lower corner with pseudonym 'Joel Owen', dated 1928 oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 20 x 30 inches framed: 26 x...

This artwork "Crashing Waves on Rock"" circa 1978 is an oil painting on hard board by noted California artist Robert Wee, 1927-2021. It is signed at the lower right corner by the art...

John Brett 1831-1902 Autumn Gold, Betws-Y-Coed Oil on canvas, singed lower left Image size: 24 x 13 ½ inches Gilt frame John Brett ARA was an artist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement, mainly notable for his highly detailed landscapes. John Brett was an artist associated with the Pre- Raphaelite movement, mainly notable for his highly detailed landscapes Brett was born near Reigate on 8 December 1831, the son of an army vet. His sister Rosa Brett...

This late 19th-century maritime painting by George Stainton captures the dramatic return of a fishing boat to harbor, skillfully portraying the power of the sea and the resilience of...

Head Portrait of a Terrier Dog by W. Mitchell (English, late 19th Century) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 12 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and ...

George Bernard ONeil 1828-1917 Oil on canvas, signed & dated (18)76 lower right Image size: 22 ½ x 17 inches Original frame The painting depicts the arrival of the new teacher, a curious pupil peeps around a door to see her, while her friends look through the open door to the classroom to catch a glimpse. The artist has gone to great lengths with the painting, such as the highly detailed Dutch tiles on the bottom right of the picture or the window above the door in the background. O'Neil often painted works with several doorways leading off and giving a sense of depth to the work. The use of light and shadow is also cleverly depicted across the work, one light source arrives from where the viewer stands filling the room and the new teacher with light, while the other window above the door in the background also gives a warm glow. George Bernard O'Neill was born on 17th July 1828 in Dublin the ninth of fifteen children of Bernard and Sarah O...

The Black Lion Hotel English artist, late 19th century (double sided painting with a hunting scene to the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches prov...

H.E Smethurst, British 20th centiry signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 28 inches canvas: 20 x 23.5 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound con...

This impressive British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Frank Thomas Copnall. It was painted circa 1910 and hung in the Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Birken...

Samuel Alken Jnr (1784-1825) Snipe Shooting Signed 'S. Alken' Oil on canvas Painting Size - 12 x 16 1/2 in Framed Size - 17 x 21 1/2 in Samuel Alken Junior (1784–1825) Samuel Alken ...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

John Aumonier (English school, early 20th century), "River Near LLanelltyd North Wales", signed oil painting on canvas: 16 x 19.5 inches framed: 19 x 26 inches condition: very good ...

"The Farmyard" by Roy Merrington, British 20th century signed lower front oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 24 inches canvas: 16 x 20 inches Lovely traditional oil painti...

A Beach Scene With Figures George William Mote (1832-1909) British, signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 25 x 28 inches canvas: 22 x 27 inches provenance: private collectio...

The Highland Loch (Loch Lubnaig, the Trossachs) by Prudence Turner, British b. 1930, signed. oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 28 x 40 inches canva...

Breton Fisherfolk on the Shore French School, early 1900's signed with initials HB oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 15.5 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: ...

Wright BARKER 1864 - 1941 Canvas Size: 27 x 40" (69 x 102cm) Outside Frame Size: 33 x 46" (84 x 117cm) Oil on Canvas Free Shipping Exhibited : 1885 - 1935 He was a figure and animal painter who was based originally in Bradford, where he lived until 1885, when he moved to Edwinstowe, near Mansfield, Nottingham. In 1901 he moved to Hampstead and then back north to Harrogate where he stayed until his death. In his later years he became a picture dealer, but in his will he referred to himself as ‘animal painter’. Barker became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1896. Although he called himself an animal painter he is also known to have painted ‘Roman Maidens...

Artist/ School: Singleton Jowett (British, 1878–1927) signed lower right corner The Warrington Museum in England has a comparable painting to this in...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...

On the Lea River attributed to Peter de Wint (British 1784-1849) signed lower right corner, titled verso original watercolour painting on paper, unframed painting: 11 x 14 inches C...

Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson British, faint signature Title: The Highland Loch Medium: Oil on canvas, framed Size: framed: 20 x 28 inches canvas : 16 x 24 inches Provenance: fr...

D.Lucas Classical Italianate Landscape oil painting on board, framed framed: 21 x 27 inches board: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, Yorkshire condition: overall very go...

Chestnuts by the fireside Mark William Langlois ( British, 1848-1924) signed bottom right oil on canvas, framed framed: 26 x 21 inches painting: 21 x 27 inches provenance: private co...

The Highland Loch by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas : 20 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: very good and sound con...

Her Favourite Pet Young Lady wearing a straw hat and white dress with blue ribbons with her pet dog. Circle of Arthur John Elsley, British 19th Cen...

The Highland Glen signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 18 x 26 inches canvas : 16 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, UK condit...

"Ballinluig" by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed lower corner inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 16 x 24 inches frame: 18.5 x 26.5 inches Fine quality...

Very fine original antique English watercolour painting. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, England and had been part of an album of works assembled by the arti...

The London Gentleman by Philip Henry Rideout (British, late 19th century/ early 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 17.5 x 14.5 inches Canvas : 12 x 10 inches Provenan...

'A Lady on a Country Path' C. Ward (19th-20th Century) British signed oil painting on canvas, framed dated 1877 framed: 16 x 24 inches canvas: 12 x 20inches provenance: private coll...

Artist/ School: Harry Pennell, British 19th century, signed lower corner Title: Tranquil Pastures Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed Size: ...

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...

Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) oil on canvas, framed framed: 19.5 x 27 inches canvas: 16 x 24 inches inscribed verso provenance: private colle...

Artist/ School: Scottish School, 20th century Title: Young deer roaming in a Scottish summers glen next to a pool of water. Very atmospheric work. M...

Artist/ School: T. Turner (British, 19th century), signed and dated 1875 verso. Title: The Farmyard. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: painting: 17 x 25 inches, fra...

Loch Awe (Scottish Highlands, see notes below) by Jack Maurice Ducker, British circa 1900's signed lower corner, titled verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 29 inches canvas: 16 ...

Very fine original antique English botanical watercolour paintings depicting this beautiful depiction of a flower/ plant. The work came to us from a private collection in Surrey, Eng...