Mid-19th Century Art

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Dimension with frame: 45 x 67 x 2 cm This atmospheric classical pastoral landscape oil painting depicts a tranquil rural scene at sunset, where cattle gather along a winding country...

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 Duel by Alcide Joseph LORENTZ (French 1813-1891) signed and dated 1857 oil painting on canvas, framed framed size: 30 x 25 inches canvas: 25 x 20.5 inches condition: very good an...

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...

This mid-19th century portrait (circa. 1850) depicts a respectable middle-class woman from Northern Europe, possibly of Dutch or Flemish origin. She wears a dark wool dress with a wh...

"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...

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...

A beautiful and huge mid 19th century oil on canvas depicting a landscape in the Dolomites, by Karl Moser. Excellent quality work on exhibition scale by this important Austrian arti...

"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...

A huge mid 19th century oil on canvas depicting sheep in an extensive landscape, by Edwin L. Meadows. Excellent quality work on a grand scale by this important British landscape pa...

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...

Watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper, 5 3/4 x 11 3/8 inches (147 x 290 mm), the full sheet. On the verso is an unfinished sketch in graphite which is titled "Gardens, 3 Kent T...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Dimensions with frame: 22 x 29,5 x 3,5 cm Signed "N. Diaz" in the lower left corner. A richly atmospheric 19th century Romantic landscape painting depicting an intimate woodland clearing animated by delicate figures and fluttering white doves. The composition unfolds beneath a dense canopy of trees, where dramatic brushwork and layered impasto create a sense of movement, mystery, and depth. At the center of the scene, small elegantly dressed figures appear gathered near the water’s edge, possibly engaged in a poetic or symbolic moment. The surrounding birds in flight add dynamism and luminosity, their pale forms contrasting beautifully against the deep greens, earthy browns, and golden highlights of the forest. The artist employs expressive, almost impressionistic brushstrokes, giving the foliage a vibrant, textural quality. Light filters through the trees, illuminating portions of the composition while leaving other areas in shadow, enhancing the romantic and slightly theatrical mood. Both mysterious and lyrical, this work evokes themes of nature, contemplation, and transcendence. It would make a compelling addition to a refined interior, particularly for collectors drawn to moody landscapes and narrative European painting of the 19th century. A compelling and atmospheric antique oil painting that beautifully captures the poetry of nature and the elegance of human presence within it. 19th century landscape painting, Romantic forest painting, antique woodland scene, European Romantic art, antique oil on canvas, atmospheric landscape artwork, forest clearing painting, figures in landscape, doves in painting, impressionistic brushwork, Continental school painting...

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...

Attributed to John Vine, English Folk Art Portrait of a White Park Bull, circa 1840–1850, oil on canvas Not signed A compelling mid-19th century English folk art study depicting a...

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...

Before us is a fine example of mid-19th-century European portrait painting, attributed to the Swedish artist Josef Wilhelm Wallander (1821–1888). This canvas, whose creation is linke...

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...

Sailing Vessel in Stormy Seas off Cliffs, British Marine Oil Painting by Edward King Redmore (British, 1860–1941) signed oil on canvas, framed Framed: 20 x 30 inches Canvas: 17 x 27 ...

19th Century English Folk Art School Portrait of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Oil on canvas, 13 x 15 inches Provenance: Iona Antiques As normal these folk art paintings are unsign...

➡️ Beautiful study Landscape⬅️ Title: Sur les bords du Loing (Seine et Marne France) Jean Baptiste Camille Corot Medium: Oil on canvas Period: Likely mid-19th century Framing: A wid...

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...

Godefroy de Hagemann (1820-1877) was a member of the Hanover dynasty, of German Princes. His full name was Godefroy Auguste Christian Volfgann baron de Hagemann, or Godefroy de Hagem...

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...

Signed and dated indistinctly, lower left, and painted circa 1850. Framed dimensions: 39 W x 4 D x 34.5 W inches Displayed in a fine and substantial, late 19th Century, carved giltwo...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Dog Portrait of a Grand Vendéen Hunting Dog Jules Chardigny (1849-1892) Signed lower right Circa 1870 Oil on wood panel Housed within its beautiful and original ornate original gil...

A charming mid 19th century rural scene depicting a red-cloaked figure walking along a country path. The figure passes beneath a mature tree, its foliage turning a rich autumnal brow...

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...

English School, 19th century, indistinctly signed Botannical study of two apples with a branch next to them. Medium: watercolour drawing on paper Size: image: 9.75 x 6.5 inches, over...

Original oil on canvas painting of a large sailing vessel traveling through Southampton waters in England in a dramatic sunset. The artist is the well known British marine artist Ebe...

An atmospheric scene by French artist Charles De Luna (1812-1866), who specialised in military and equine painting. Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. O...

The Highland River Landscape British School, 19th century Signed with initials and dated 1861 oil on board, framed framed: 12 x 17 inches board: 9.5 x 14 inches Provenance: private c...

This captivating antique oil painting on canvas is a fine example of Dutch School genre art, evoking the style of the 17th-century master Adriaen van Ostade. The composition features...

An charming 19th century dog painting depicting a mother dogue and her exuberant topsy turvy pups by the farmhouse barns or cowsheds , with a young child given them a fuss! Dating from ca 1860-70, the oil on canvas is unsigned, but bears on the verso a rather special stamp from colour and artists supplies merchant Paul Durand-Ruel (1831-1922). Paul Durand-Ruel is known as the legendary art dealer who launched, almost single handedly, the Impressionist movement. He represented Monet, Pissarro, Sisley, Renoir in his Paris, London and New York Galleries. Like his father Jean Marie Durand, Durand Ruel had started as both a merchant of art supplies, and dealer. Often, these two activities overlapped, as he would supply cash strapped artists who left paintings as security. Paul Durand Ruel was one of the first to discover Barbizon artist...

Up for sale is an amazing original antique oil painting on canvas by Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877), depicting a portrait of a W.P. Wright Esq. Some of his paintings are exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York. The painting has a commemorative inscription on the verso: "For W.P. Wright Esq. Portrait from Henry Peter Gray. Painted at Pittsfield MA August 1860. Please read some interesting information about this Artist from Wikipedia. Henry Peters Gray was born in New York City he was a pupil of Daniel Huntington...

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 ...

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...

This mid 19th-century British rural landscape titled "Near Norwich" is by Victorian artist Edward Charles Williams (1807-1881). Against a backdrop of a windmill situated a little bey...