Mid-19th Century Art

Portrait of a Spaniel France, 19th century Oil on canvas, original gold leaf frame 15 ¾ x 14 ¼ (21 x 19 ½ frame) inches Signed illegibly, lower left Above the signature reads the not...

19th Century Signed French Landscape Painting Credited Charles François Daubigny This beautiful and significant painting is a fine example of a river landscape from the Barbizon Scho...

Portrait of a Young Woman, ca. 1850. Oil on antique English millboard, panel measures 20 x 24 inches. Excellent condition with surface stress cracking and paint shrinkage consisten...

Signed lower left 'C. Werner' for Carl Frederich Heinrich Werner (German, 1808-1894) and dated 1855. Watercolorist Carl Werner studied first with Veit Hanns Schnorr von Carolsfeld ...

Antique American sunset landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 12 by 14 inches overall, and 8 by 9 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang an...

Autumn Mountain Landscape with Waterfall British Oil Painting by William Mellor (British, 1851–1931) Signed oil on panel, framed Framed: 15 x 12 inches Panel: 12 x 9 inches Private c...

Signed and dated "C. Leroy 1840" in the lower right corner. A finely executed floral still life depicting an elegant arrangement of camellias and daisies in a transparent glass vase, set upon a wooden surface. The composition is carefully balanced, with lush pink camellia blossoms contrasted against the delicate white petals of daisies, creating both visual richness and botanical variety. The artist demonstrates a high level of technical skill in the rendering of textures: the velvety softness of the camellia petals, the crisp structure of the daisies, and the subtle reflections and refractions within the glass vessel. The dark, neutral background enhances the luminosity of the flowers, a compositional device rooted in traditional European still life painting. The palette is harmonious and refined, combining warm pinks and greens with deep, earthy browns. Fine craquelure across the surface attests to the painting’s age and authenticity, while contributing to its visual character. This work reflects the enduring tradition of 19th century naturalist and academic still life painting, appealing to collectors of classical floral compositions and decorative fine art. floral still life painting, camellia painting oil, daisies still life, 19th century flower painting...

Two Terrier Dogs in Woodland Landscape by George Armfield (English, 1808–1893) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 27 inches canvas: 20 x 24 inches private collection, United ...

About this work: “Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (after David Martin), c. 1840” attributed to David Rent Etter (American, 1807-1880). A wonderful 19th-century portrait of Benjamin Fr...

Antique French interior portrait oil painting by Charles August Corbineau (1835 - 1901). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 38 by 44 inches overall, and 29 by 36.5 painting al...

Artist: Louis van Houtte (Belgian, 1810-1876) Titles: "Gesneria Donckelaarii (Sinningia) (Vol. 9, Plate 902)" and "Scheeria Mexicana (Achimenes) (Vol. 9, Plate 891)" Portfolio: Flore...

An elderly couple read their Bibles under dramatic chiaroscuro lighting in this intimate interior scene. The man gazes heavenward whilst a plate of fruit and a pipe rest upon the tab...

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...

Antique American sunset landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Unsigned. Measuring: 12 by 14 inches overall, and 8 by 9 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang an...

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...

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...

Figures Outside Thatched Country Inn English Rural Genre Scene by English School (British, mid-19th century) oil on canvas, framed in an ornate gilt moulded frame Framed: 22 x 18.25...

Watercolor on heavy gauge watercolor, 4 1/8 x 11 3/4 (105 x 299 mm), the full sheet. In good condition with scattered minor surface soiling, and light scattered foxing. Colors slight...

French school, circa 1840, Portrait of a Gentleman, monogrammed D.L. on the lower right oil on wood panel 28.8 x 24,8 In a beautiful antique frame : 48 x 43.5 cm This gentleman’s...

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...

“Quebec City, 1853” by Edmund C. Coates (American, 1816-1871). A luminous 19th-century view of Quebec City by the American painter Edmund C. Coates, known for his detailed Hudson Ri...

After Alfred de Dreux Paris, 1810 – Paris, 1860 Portrait of a Horsewoman Side-saddle with her Dogs Oil on mahogany panel 50.5 x 38 cm (58 x 45.5 cm with frame) Napoleon III period fr...

"Round Portrait of a Brown and Black Terrier," French, 19th Century, circa 1850s Oil on wood panel Unsigned. 9 x 9 inches frame One of a pair of charming portraits of Black White Te...

‘The River Thames at Leigh by Moonlight’ by Henry Pether (1800-1880). The painting is signed by the artist and dated 1851 and is presented in a bespoke gold metal leaf frame. We o...

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...

Mezzotint engraving realizd by  William Greatbach after the celebrated painting by John Martin. A dramatic nineteenth-century mezzotint depicting the biblical scene of Belshazzar’s ...

"Round Portrait of a Black and White Terrier," French, 19th Century, circa 1850s Oil on wood panel Unsigned. 9 x 9 inches frame One of a pair of charming portraits of Black White Te...

‘Westminster from the Thames by Moonlight’ by Henry Pether (1800-1880). The painting - one of the artist’s finest views of London in the 1860s - depicts the Houses of Parliament, t...

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...

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...

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...

W. S. Forest English, circa 1850 Study of Two Horses and Goats Before Farmland Oil on canvas Signed lower right Presented in its original richly carved and gilded frame A finely o...

This authentic 19th-century oil portrait depicts a young European woman in traditional attire, painted with refined academic realism and quiet emotional restraint. The sitter is shown in three-quarter view, wearing a straw hat with a blue ribbon, a lace-trimmed blouse, and a dark bodice, delicately holding a small basket of flowers. The soft transitions of light across the face, gentle blush tones, and composed expression reflect mid-19th-century European portrait traditions, closely aligned with Biedermeier and early Realist aesthetics. The background is intentionally subdued, allowing full focus on the sitter’s character and presence. Brushwork is controlled and confident, with careful modeling of facial features and textiles. The composition suggests a formal studio portrait rather than a genre scene, typical of European academic painting of the period. 📏 Measurements: Painting approx. 19.5" × 24"; Framed approx. 30" × 26" 🎨 Medium: Oil on canvas 🖋️ Artist: Signed and dated 1868 in the lower right (signature partially legible) 🖼️ Frame: Original period gilt wood frame; minor wear, losses, and age-related surface imperfections ✔️ Condition: Stable age-related craquelure throughout. Frame shows minor historical damage consistent with age. This is a genuine antique European oil painting...

"Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on a Red Cushion" Hubert Henrard (Belgium, 1816-1898) Oil on canvas, signed lower left 15 1/4 x 11 1/4 (19 1/2 x 15 1/2 frame) inches Ex. collection: B...

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...

‘The Oaks of Cranbourne Chase, Windsor Great Park’ by Andrew MacCallum (1821-1902). The exceptional detail and draftsmanship in the painting is nothing less than extraordinary and ...

Attributed to John Arsenius (1818–1903) Sweden Oriental Figure monogrammed lower left JA oil on panel unframed 26.5 × 15.5 cm (10.4 × 6.1 in) framed 34 × 23 cm (13.4 × 9.1 in) Pro...

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: ...

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...

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...

Paris: Cadart & Luquet, 1865 Etching and engraving on Chine-collé mounted to watermarked Aqua-Fortistes cream laid paper 14 1/2 x 10 5/8 inches (367 x 268 mm), full margins. In very...

Three Terrier Dogs with Caged Rat Interior Scene English Sporting Oil Painting by George Armfield (English, 1808–1893) signed oil on canvas, framed signed and dated framed: 24 x 30....

A finished primary study for Bonheur's major oil paintings of the late 1850s, capturing the quiet, unadorned dignity of animals in their native environment. Circa 1855. Graphite and...

This fine mid-19th-century portrait, circa 1840, depicts a solemn-faced lady with dark hair parted at the centre. She wears a sombre mourning dress with a white lace collar and a sma...

Victorian Naïve Portrait of The Craven Heifer at Bolton Abbey Landscape English Naïve School (mid 19th century), unsigned Oil on canvas, framed Framed: 25 x 29 inches Canvas: 20 x 24...

Portrait of a Young Woman with Roses French School, 19th Century, in the manner of Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725–1805) unsigned This delicate female figure illustrates the enduring 19...

‘After Trafalgar: HMS Neptune and HMS Prince with the sinking Santisima Trinidad, 1805’ by John Lashbrook Tudgay (1798-1874). The painting – one the artist's finest large-scale works...

Wonderful Hudson River School painting, oil on canvas. Obviously painted by a talented artist, unsigned and a mystery for you to solve. Canvas stamped Edward Dechaux NY. An amazing...

Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 1866 Etching on Chine collé with engraving mounted to cream laid paper with an uknown, partial watermark bearing the letters "ST," 5 3/4 x 9 3/8 inches (147 x...

Two Spaniels on Red Cloth by Hilton Lark Pratt (1838-1873) Scottish artist, is in clear rich red, black and white colors with a softer-toned landscape on the side. The Spaniels are r...

This an original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American entitled "Young Mahaskah, An Ioway Chief, No. 80", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. in 1865...

Signed impressionist landscape oil on laid paper on canvas circa 1865 by French painter Stanislas Victor Edouard Lepine. The piece depicts a view of a rural landscape with a tree in ...

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 Dou...

'Crustacea' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. From Baron Georges Cuvier's (1769-1832) 'Animal Kingdom', published in London in 1837. 210mm by 130mm (sheet)

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...

Artist: Louis van Houtte (Belgian, 1810-1876) Titles: "Azalea Indica vittata (Rhododendron Indicum) (Vol. 9, Plate 887)", "Azalea Ind. Crispiflora (Rhododendron Indicum) (Vol. 9, Pla...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, A Winnebago Chief", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a paint...

This is an original 19th century 1st edition octavo hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled " Shar-I-Tar-Ish, A Pawnee Chief", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by Rice and Hart in Philadelphia in 1848. Shar-I-Tar-Ish's portrait has a reddish hue from the feathers in his headdress and amulet chain, with a brownish taupe color of the upper trim of his costume. He is wearing his presidential peace medal. He has a very serious and thoughtful expression. This original McKenney and Hall hand-colored lithograph is printed on a sheet measuring 10.38" high and 7" wide. There are faint smudges in the margins. The print is otherwise in very good condition. The original descriptive text pages, 33-34, from McKenney and Hall's 19th century publication are included. A famous Pawnee chief, Shar-I-Tar-Ish led his people during the early part of the 19th century. He was descended from a line of chiefs. Shar-i-tar-ish was a young man when he went to Washington in 1822 at the invitation of President James Monroe...

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in London in 1868 for the rare first volume of Philip Gilbert Hamerton's "Etching and Etchers". In addition to bei...

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...