Mid-19th Century Art

Pair of XIX Century Nord Italian Landscape Giovan Battista Lelli This not signed wonderful pair of landscape paintings, can be definitely can be assigned tothe Milanese painter Giov...

Very Rare English School, mid-19th Century Portrait of a Prizefighter in the Ring Possibly a portrait of Tom Sayers Oil on canvas, circa 1850 Unsigned Frost & Reed label verso This ...

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...

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...

George Turner 1843 – 1910 Titled on the reverse 'A Lane near Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire' Signed and dated 1886 A Lane near Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire Picture Size: 20 x 30" (50 x...

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...

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...

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...

Floral Still Life with Roses, 19th Century Spanish Oil Painting Artist: José María Murillo Bracho Birth / death: Seville, 1827 – Málaga, 1882 Title: Floral Still Life Technique: Oil on canvas Artwork size: 34 × 45 cm / 13.4 × 17.7 in Framed size: 56 × 67 cm / 22 × 26.4 in Signature: Signed lower left Frame: Yes, ornate gilded frame included Condition: Good overall condition, with normal signs of age and conservation consistent with a 19th-century painting. The frame shows wear consistent with age. Subject: Floral still life Style: 19th-century Spanish painting, floral realism, Andalusian school Description Elegant 19th-century floral still life painted in oil on canvas by José María Murillo Bracho, a Spanish artist from Seville especially known for his refined flower paintings, fruit compositions and still lifes. The work presents a horizontal bouquet of flowers arranged on a neutral surface, with white roses, vivid red blossoms, mauve flowers, golden yellow accents and deep green leaves. The composition combines naturalistic precision, delicate color and a carefully balanced sense of light, creating a serene and highly decorative image. The contrast between the luminous white flowers at the center, the intense red blooms and the sober blue-grey background gives the painting great visual richness. The brushwork is detailed and sensitive, particularly in the petals and foliage, where the artist’s almost botanical attention to form and texture can be clearly appreciated. This painting is especially attractive within Murillo Bracho’s production because floral still life was one of the genres most closely associated with his work. The piece also retains an ornate gilded frame, enhancing its classical presence and making it highly suitable for a refined interior. A charming antique Spanish flower painting, ideal for collectors of 19th-century Spanish art, floral still lifes, academic realism, Andalusian painting and decorative European oil paintings. A bouquet that does not fade, which is already more than can be said for most modern enthusiasm. Artist Biography José María Murillo Bracho was a Spanish painter born in Seville in 1827 and died in Málaga in 1882. He is also sometimes referenced as José María Murillo y Bracho or José María Bracho Murillo. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts of Santa Isabel de Hungría in Seville, one of the most important artistic institutions in Andalusia during the 19th century. His work developed within the Spanish academic tradition, with a particular focus on still lifes, flowers and fruit compositions. Murillo Bracho was connected to both Seville and Málaga, and his painting reflects the refined bourgeois taste of 19th-century Andalusia. His works are appreciated for their careful realism, elegant composition, delicate chromatic range and meticulous treatment of floral subjects. Floral still lifes are among the most representative and desirable aspects of his production, combining decorative beauty with technical precision and a distinctly classical Spanish sensibility. Artistic Inspiration This painting belongs to the long European tradition of floral still life, connecting 19th-century Spanish academic painting with the broader history of flower painting. It may appeal to collectors interested in artists and traditions associated with Henri Fantin-Latour, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Rachel Ruysch, Juan de Arellano and classical European botanical painting. With its serene composition, precise floral detail and elegant color harmony, the work is well suited for collectors of antique still lifes, Spanish School paintings, Andalusian art, academic realism and refined decorative interiors. Spanish 19th Century Painting, Floral Still Life, Antique Flower 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Country Watermill English School, circa 1830's oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 29 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, Cotswolds, England Condition: v...

Here is an almost two hundred year old painting which is so irresistibly charming that it's crazy! You may have seen painted landscapes, portraits, genre scenes - but how many pretty...

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...

Portrait of Sophia Clifton, aged 33 years, dated January 29th 1841 watercolour on artist paper with wood panel backing, framed framed: 16 x 12 inches painting : 13.5 x 9.5 inches Pro...

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...

‘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...

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: ...

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...

This charming mid-19th-century French oil painting depicts a young woman seated alongside her beloved dog. It's signed with the initials ‘HP’ and dated 1854. There's an appealing di...

The Victorian English Gentleman Portrait of a Man seated in a leather chair, holding a letter in his hand. oil on canvas , framed framed: 41 x 33 inches canvas: 36 x 28 inches prove...

A remarkable work by Charles Nicolas Etienne Mayre, an academic painter born in Choisy le Roi near Paris in 1819. He studied with the masters Michel-Martin Drolling and Leon Cogniet...

Her Favourite Pet Portrait of a Victorian Young Girl comforted by her pet Spaniel Dog English, mid 19th century, circa 1850 oil on canvas, framed framed: 33 x 28 inches canvas: 30.5 ...

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...

19th century English school Portrait of a young gentleman (a scholar?) in dress suit oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 19.5 inches canvas: 14 x 1...

Attributed to William McGregor Paxton Hay (William M. Hay) Portrait of Two Young Girls English, circa 1860 Oil on canvas Unsigned ⸻ A sensitive and quietly compelling Victorian ge...

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...

JOHN J. AUDUBON (1785 – 1851) FORK-TAIL PETREL - PLATE CCLX Audubon, John James. FORK-TAIL PETREL - PLATE CCLX OF "THE BIRDS OF AMERICA by John James Audubon. From the "Double Eleph...

A fantastic example of George Armfield’s renowned portraits of dogs. This work depicts a Manchester Terrier excitedly standing outside a rabbit hole on the edge of a forest. The ter...

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...

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...

Charming 19th-century oil on panel attributed to the Flemish School, anonymous artist. This work depicts an intimate interior scene with several figures engaged in daily life, charac...

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...

This beautiful mid-19th-century oil painting by German artist Max Kaltenmoser (1842-1887) depicts a young woman sewing by an open window. Kaltenmoser was an academy-trained master of...

This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition 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 painting by Charles Bird King and published by Rice and Hart in Philadelphia in 1848. For this portrait, Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka appeared in the costume that he wore at the time of his address to Congress. McKenney described his costume as "...fantastic style, and clad in these wild and picturesque habiliments". This included a single feather and a comb in his hair, two metallic bands on each arm, a large medallion over his abdomen, a silver necklace and his presidential peace medal...

Serviceberry Blossom English School, 19th century Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, glass covering, framed Size: 12 x 8 inches Provenance: private collection, England. Condition...

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...

Antique Dog Painting of a Terrier: “The Shah” George Earl (England, 1824-1908) Circa 1870 Oil on canvas. 12 ¾ x 12 ¾ (21 x 21 frame) inches. Orig...

The children of Robert Williams with their go-cart in the grounds of Bridehead, Dorset *see historical notes below. ATTRIBUTED TO RAMSAY RICHARD REINAGLE (1775-1862, unsigned). oi...

19th Century English School oil painting on copper, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 13 x 8 inches provenance: from a collection in Derbyshir...

Interesting oil on canvas depicting the Virgin and Child, belonging to the Colonial School, almost certainly Cusco (Peru). It dates from the mid-19th century and is unsigned. The wor...

"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...

Abundance is organised across this broad tabletop composition through a careful balance of fruit, foliage, and flowers. Pale and red grapes spill forward in layered clusters, while r...

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...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithographic portrait of a Native American entitled "Wa-Na-Ta, Grand Chief of the Sio...

‘Green Bay, Porthcurno’ by Samuel Phillips Jackson RWS (1830-1904). The painting is signed by the artist and dated 1862. Samuel Phillips Jackson’s early oil paintings are rare and ...

This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "American Black or Silver Fox, No. 24, Plate CXVI" from John James Audubon's Quadrupeds of North America, publ...

An incredibly rich albumen silver print mounted to a two-toned board with a typeset title underneath the image.

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...

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...

‘On the Arun, Sussex’ by George Vicat Cole RA, RBA (1833-1893). The painting is signed with the artist’s monogram and dated 1869, in which year Vicat Cole was elected an Associate ...

Alfred BENNETT Picture Size: 20 x 30" (50 x 76cm) Framed Size: 27 x 37" (69 x 95) Signed and dated 1865 Titled Staffordshire A wonderful example by the highly collected artist Alf...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief, No. 91", published by Rice, Rutter & Co. in 1865. This original McKenney and Hall lithograph is presented in a cream-colored mat, suitable for framing with a protective clear sleeve. The mat measures 13.88" x 11.75" and the sheet measures 10.63" x 7.38. There is a spot in the lower left margin and tiny faint spots in the periphery, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. Col. Thomas J. McKenney was Superintendant of The Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1816 until 1830. He was one of a very few government officials to defend American Indian interests and attempt to preserve their culture. He travelled to Indian lands meeting the Native American leaders. He brought with him an accomplished artist, James Otto Lewis...