19th Century Art

Antique portrait oil painting of a young woman carrying baskets in the fields by John Lewis Shonborn (1852-1931). Signed in the bottom right. This is a totally charming and atmosphe...

Preparing the Ships Coastal Marine Scene with Figures and Sailing Vessels English, mid 19th century oil on board, framed in a gilt moulded frame Framed: 10.75 x 14.5 inches Board: ...

English Countryside Cottage River Landscape with Bridge Figure Scene by William Henry Yates (British, 1845–1934) Signed oil on canvas, framed in an ornate gilt moulded frame Framed:...

A truly delightful antique turn of the century oil painting on stretched canvas in a brown and gilt frame. Two women sit on the shaded side of a muddy track, perhaps they are waitin...

An atmospheric twilight scene by Alessandro Altamura, depicting a tranquil river teeming with activity, likely set near the forest landscape of Fontainebleau in France. The compositi...

Crossing Borderland by Thomas Henry Gibb ( British, 19th century ) inscribed verso dated 1894 signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 31 x 49.5 inches canvas: 28 x 46.5 inches Provenan...

"The Corn Field" by Alfred Bennet (British, 1861-1916) This beautifully executed oil on canvas painting titled "The Corn Field", signed and dated 1886 by British artist Alfred Benne...

French Antique horse portrait in landscape oil painting on stretched canvas in its original gold frame. This 19th century portrait of a saddled bay horse is signed in the bottom righ...

At the Close of Day English School, circa 1830's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 11.5 x 13.5 inches canvas: 10 x 12 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ver...

Charles Stuart (Scottish, 19th century) Highland Loch Landscape with Mountain Beyond Signed lower left, circa 1880 Oil on wooden panel Presented in its original giltwood frame A fin...

The Moonlit Estuary English School, late 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 25 x 35 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: overall sound and good condit...

A beautiful 19th century French impressionist oil on panel depicting a moonlit street scene, by Raoul Arus. The work is inscribed with a dedication to the artist's friend lower rig...

The Male Nude French School, late 19th century indistinctly signed and dated 1890's oil on canvas, framed framed: 44 x 32 inches canvas: 39 x 27 inches Provenance: private collection...

Pair of small oil paintings (studies) by Oscar Julius Paulsen (1860-1932) depicting a plum branch, the other a cherry branch with fruit. Both have light backgrounds and are mounted i...

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

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...

Portrait of a Horse Wouterus Verschuur Jr. (1841–1936) Oil on canvas Signed lower left 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 (13 1/2 x 11 1/2 frame) inches Wouterus Verschuur Jr. was a Dutch painter renowned for his specialization in horse and dog paintings...

Antique child portrait oil painting in a gold coloured frame. A simple but stunning 19th Century portrait of a French boy. Here, the artist has given us a minimalist portrait with ...

Military Portrait of British Officer in Red Coat Victorian Army Portrait by English School (British, mid-19th century) oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 24 x 20 inches Provenance: pri...

Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monaco French, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 20 x 23.5 inches canvas: 18 x 22 inches Provenance: private collection, Fr...

ntique 19th Century oil painting on stretched canvas of a traditional Barbizon riverscape scene. This atmospheric French painting is rich in tonal depth with the trees juxtaposed on...

John Tobias Young (1786-1828) An Italianate landscape with a messenger & his horse on a wooded path, a lake & ancient ruins beyond Signed & dated “J. Young 1821” lower centre Oil on ...

A Grand Tour image of the Alps. English School, 19th century C1840. Graphite and ink and wash in sepia and brown ink on two sheets of heavyweight wove paper, 8 1/8 x 11 inches (207 x...

French Impressionist oil on canvas painting of a Provencale market, late 19th century, by Joseph Faust. The painting is signed bottom left and is presented in a very fine carved and ...

Northern European Renaissance Revival Portrait. This portrait depicts a young red-headed sitter in 16th-century-inspired dress, wearing a soft red cap with plume, a high ruff, and ...

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

George Henry Laporte A huntsman clearing a brook Oil on canvas Painting 10 x 12 in Framed 12 x 14 in This spirited composition by George Henry Laporte captures a huntsman at full st...

Henry George Todd (British, fl. late 19th century) Still Life of Strawberries with Butterfly Signed and dated 1878, lower left Oil on canvas Presented in an ornate giltwood frame wit...

A stunning large scale oil painting on canvas of a beautiful woman. Here, the artist has given us a traditional portrait of a young woman, she has brown eyes and dark hair. Exquisi...

James Loder of Bath (British, active early 19th century) Portrait of a Standing Terrier Signed and dated 1819, lower right Oil on board Presented in a period giltwood frame A refine...

A finely rendered 19th century Hudson River School landscape depicting cattle grazing within an expansive open field, set beneath a softly illuminated sky. The composition is anchore...

Signed "G. Goldberg" This atmospheric seascape captures a tranquil coastal scene at sunset, where the fading light reflects delicately across the surface of the water. The compositi...

'Bringing them Home' English School, 19th century signed by the artist, 'F. Thomas' oil on canvas, framed framed: 25 x 35 inches canvas : 20 x 30 inches Provenance: private collectio...

Dimensions with frame: 40 x 46 x 6 cm Signed "Bisi" in the lower left corner. This exceptional 19th century European landscape painting depicts a dramatic mountainous panorama animated by an elegant traveling party resting along a wooded riverbank. Executed in the Romantic tradition, the composition masterfully balances sweeping alpine peaks, atmospheric sky, and finely detailed foreground figures. In the distance, rugged mountains rise beneath a luminous sky filled with soft clouds, while warm autumnal tones enrich the rolling hills. The foreground reveals a noble entourage—figures on horseback, attendants, and travelers—gathered along a tranquil river. Their period attire and banners suggest a historical or courtly narrative, adding refinement and storytelling to the natural grandeur of the setting. The artist demonstrates remarkable skill in perspective and light, creating depth through layered mountains and delicate atmospheric effects. The foliage is rendered with meticulous detail, and the interplay of shadow and sunlight enhances the romantic mood of the scene. Likely Continental European, this work embodies the ideals of 19th century Romantic landscape painting, where nature’s sublimity meets human presence. The piece would make a distinguished addition to a traditional, classical, or Grand Tour–inspired interior. A refined and decorative work of strong visual impact, combining historical charm, painterly finesse, and timeless appeal. 19th century landscape painting, antique European landscape, Romantic mountain painting, alpine landscape art, Grand Tour painting, historical scene painting, equestrian figures painting, classical European art, antique oil painting, 1800s landscape artwork, Continental school painting...

Jean-Baptiste Baujault (1828-1899). Portrait of a Bearded Man, ca. 1880's Cast bronze on bronze base. Measures 12.75 x 5.25 x 4.5 inches. Created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foun...

This striking oil landscape is dominated by a vast, cinematic sky, rendered with the rapid, "plein air" brushwork that defined the late 19th-century French school. Rather than a stat...

A fine copy after Peter Paul Rubens' (1577-1640) *Descent from the Cross*, the central panel from a triptych created for the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium. The compositio...

Late 19th Century British School Landscape with Figures This original painting in the tradition of the British School displays ...

Dimensions with frame: 55 x 47,5 x 5,5 cm This evocative antique floral still life oil painting depicts a lush bouquet of roses and wildflowers arranged in a delicate porcelain vase...

A beautiful signed and dated 1887 French oil on canvas depicting caught fish in an interior, by Alexandre Courtines. Excellent quality depiction of several different species of fish...

Red Tulip English School, 19th century Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, glass covering Size: 15 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, England. Condition: The drawing is...

➡️ Romantic Seascape⬅️ ⏩It is signed A Cayrot⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐50x75.5cm / 19.7x 29.7inch ⭐Date: 1879⭐...

Very well Victorian still life of fruit by the renowned botanical artist, Oliver Clare. Signed by the artist lower right. Circa 1880. Condition is very good. The painting is housed i...

Portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier by John Emms (1843-1912) signed lower right oil painting on board, framed painting: 7.25 x 6.25 inches framed: 8.5 x 7.25 inches condition: overall...

A striking Victorian-era landscape by British Artist Tom Seymour, capturing a dramatic waterfall rushing through rocky banks into a calm loch beyond. The composition leads the eye fr...

Louis Gaston Amédée CHARPENTIER-BOSIO (1858-1923) "Portrait of Girl with Fan" Impressive oil on canvas signed upper left and dated 1891. This beautiful large-scale painting depic...

Watercolor on heavy gauge watercolor paper, 14 x 9 3/4 inches (352 x 248 mm), the full sheet. Titled in pencil in the lower left margin. With a garden landscape in watercolor on the ...

An atmospheric late 19th-century European School oil on canvas depicting a poignant rural genre scene of women and children gathered beside a stone cross, set within a sweeping, wind...

For restoration. A delightful Constable-esque scene, depicting a rustic watermill beside a river. A mounted horseman pauses to allow his steed to drink, whilst another man bathes his...

An eye-catching nineteenth-century oil painting of a goat by Belgian animal painter Edouard Woutermaertens (1819-1897). Woutermaertens captures the animal's thick, wiry coat with exp...

A distinguished Biedermeier-period portrait depicting a gentleman of high social standing, sporting his finest attire - a green coat trimmed with fur, a plum-coloured silk cravat, an...

➡️ Pastoral landscape⬅️ ⏩unsigned⏪ ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐38x51cm / 15x20.1 inch with frame 49x62cm / 19.2x24....

Watercolor on watercolor paper, 9 3/4 x 12 1/4 inches (248 x 311 mm), the full sheet. Scattered light toning, especially at the sheet edges. Minor, light area of clustered brown spot...

Unknown artist (Naples), 19th century View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius oil on metal plate unframed: 7.8 cm (3.1 in) diameter framed: 20.5 × 20.5 cm (8.1 × 8.1 in) Thi...

Dog Portrait of a Grand Vendéen Hunting Dog Jules Chardigny (1842-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on panel Signed upper left 8 x 5 1/2 (13 3/4 x 11 1/2 frame) inches Jules Chardigny was born...

Julien Dupre (French, 1857–1910) Pastoral Scene Oil on canvas Signed lower left 20 x 25.5 inches 33.5 x 39.25 inches, framed Julien Dupré was a French painter, born in Paris on Ma...

This charming 19th century devotional painting depicts St. Colette of Corbie, pictured clad in her Franciscan habit, her hands clasped in prayer, with a staff at her side symbolising...

Antique portrait painting of a woman signed and dated on the top left 1883. This is a rich and colourful canvas beautifully created by the artist. A head and shoulders sideways com...

Anton Ebert (1845-1896) A celebrated painter born in a noble familie in castle kladrau in mies, bavaria. His father was royal treasurer. He studied in Prague, Bohemia and made carre...

The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheeba British School, early 19th century, apparently unsigned though the previous owner insisted it was. after the earlier painting by Claude Lorrai...