English School Art

Chestnut mare ‘Nancy’ is in the English School tradition of horse portraiture, signed lower left and dated 1912, framed in a rich mahogany frame with brass plate. This was most certa...

‘Piazza San Marco from the Palazzo’ by Edward Pritchett R.W.S. (1807-1876). The painting – which depicts St. Mark’s Square and the Campanile seen from the Porto della Carta entrance...

The Highland Loch British School, early 20th century signed with initials lower left corner oil on artists board, unframed board: 7 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, UK con...

Large white marble sculpture depicting Venus, from the workshop of John Gibson, Rome, circa 1850. Known as Venus Verticordia or Venus Colored, its history is fascinating. John Gibson (June 19, 1790 - January 27, 1866) was a prominent Welsh neoclassical sculptor. He studied in Rome with Canova and opened his own workshop there, where he worked until his death. Born in Wales and raised in Liverpool, John Gibson had a brilliant career. After completing his apprenticeship at the age of 26, this ambitious Welshman arrived in London as a promising artist. He exhibited several times at the Royal Academy and, within two years, realized the dream of every young sculptor of his time: to study in Rome. The next two years spent with Canova shaped his career and sculptural approach. Gibson also studied with Bertel Thorvaldsen and, at the age of 31, opened his workshop on Via della Fontanella, near Piazza del Popolo. John Gibson's workshop was one of the largest in Rome during his lifetime; it was an essential stop on the circuit of Roman sculptors' workshops, as described in Hawks Le Grice's famous 1840 manual. He employed specialized modelers, sculptors, and trainers and counted among his students several promising artists, such as Harriet Hosmer...

Watercolor and gouache on heavy gauge watercolor paper, 9 1/2 x 15 1/8 inches (242 x 385 mm), the full sheet. Titled in pencil on the verso. Scattered edge wear, and small losses at ...

A beautiful view of warwick castle with 2 swans on the river avon One of Englands finest medieval castles in the heart of warwickshire oil on canvas by George Willis Pryce...

Moonlight Schooner by Chris Golds (British, 1936-1924) signed and dated 78 titled/ inscribed verso oil on canvas, framed framed: 18.5 x 33 inches canvas: 16 x 30 inches Provenance:...

Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Grotesque Demonic Procession Scene Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink drawing with watercolour wash on artist pape...

19th Century British Landscape with Horse and Cart Woodland Scene Oil Painting British School, 19th century oil on canvas, in gilt decorative frame Framed: 17 x 21 inches Canvas: 13 ...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts The Victory, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist and...

Watercolor and pencil on watercolor paper, painted along the top portion of a sheet measuring 9 1/4 x 11 7/8 inches (235 x 302 mm), the full sheet. Titled in pencil in the lower left...

19th century silhouette of a female , framed and glazed and in good condition with only minor signs of age as to be expected. 2nd image with flash to show highlights etc.. Apologie...

George Stubbs (1724-1806) A King Charles Spaniel in a landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower right With labels verso Provenance: Arthur Ackermann & Sons, London; Major P G G Shuter, c...

Classic country watercolor by esteemed British artist William Carter. Watercolor on paperboard. Signed lower left. William Carter was a portrait, animal and still life painter. He w...

The Farmyard Friends English School, early 1900's signed oil on canvas, framed framed : 13 x 17 inches canvas: 10 x 14 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very...

A wonderful study of Grecian vases at the Louvre. English School, early 20th century c1910. Watercolor and ink light wove paper, 9 1/4 x 6 inches (235 x 152 mm), the full sheet. In v...

A delightful original oil on canvas painting of a mother cat relaxing in a basket with her two kittens, signed lower right by the British artist Edith A. Penn. The exact date is not...

A finely detailed silhouette of a Victorian clergyman. Frederick Frith (1819-1871) The Reverend James Metze, bust length, turned to the right, wearing coat and cravat Inscribed to t...

An image of Jerusalem from the first comprehensive collection of documentary images of the Holy Land. London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, circa 1850. Lithograph with hand coloring an...

A lively image by a female artist who was part of a vibrant generation of British printmakers who were pushing the boundaries of color and technique during the early 20th century. N...

Ladies at Leisure in a Summer Meadow Art measures 16 x 12 inches Frame measures 22 x 18 inches This charming early 20th century impressionist painting depicts three elegantly dre...

Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Cavalry Officer on Galloping Horse Study Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink drawing with watercolour wash on artis...

Tranquil Marsh River Landscape, Oil on Board, by 20th Century British Artist Pamela Derry (1932–2002) Art measures 13 x 7.5 inches Frame measures 18 x 13 inches A beautifully atm...

Portrait of William Parker (see biographical details in photos) 18th Century English School oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Labeled verso Provenance: private collectio...

A quintessential example of the Picturesque tradition, popular among both professional artists and "gentleman sketchers" of the Georgian and Victorian eras. c1840. Ink and wash on w...

Allom, Thomas & John Saddler The Cathedral, Angoulême London: Fisher, Son & Co, 1845. Engraving on cream wove paper, 8 1/2 x 12 /12 inches (216 x 318 mm), the full sheet, full marg...

Vintage River Landscape Oil in English Countryside - 20th Century British Art Art measures 11 x 7.5 inches Frame measures 13 x 10 inches Don Micklethwaite is a British Postwar &a...

These watercolor works display historical English fashion starting in the Late Medieval period through the Early Renaissance (primarily the 12th through the 16th centuries). A specific 1842 book of hand-colored costume plates titled “The Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Time,” illustrated by Charles Martin and etched by Leopold Martin, London, Henry Bohn, 1842 likely served as the watercolorist’s inspiration. The costumes in the book were drawn from tapestries, monumental effigies and illuminated manuscripts. The first image on offer here closely corresponds to the book’s plate depicting “Berengaria, Queen of Richard I (d. 1230). She holds a prayer book and wears an alms purse on her girdle.” In the far left background, two lesser-ranked ladies-in-waiting follow in simpler yellow and blue medieval gowns...

Three Terriers at a Rabbit Hole Woodland Scene Oil Painting by Clodagh Cave (Irish, mid 20th century) signed lower right oil on canvas, framed Framed: 14.5 x 16 inches Canvas: 12 x 1...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Imari (W Saxby up), a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian art...

Farmyard Friends Continental School, second half 20th century oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 20 x 24 inches Provenance: Private collection, Dorset, England Condition: very good cond...

Benjamin Hudson 1823 - 1900 Signed Antique oil painting on canvas Picture size: 36 x 28" (91 x 71 cm) Frame size: 44 x 36" (112 x 92 cm) Benjamin Hudson (c. 1823–1900) stands as ...

A collection of gruesome 19th century images illustrating the barbarism of the Qing penal code. London: William Miller, 1801. Six (6) stipple point engravings with hand coloring in...

1780's-1800 Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Fantastical Scene Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink drawing with watercolour wash on artist paper...

circa 1963. Oil on canvas board, 18 x 14 inches (448 x 356 mm). Signed in oil in the lower right. In very good condition, presented in a handsome white and silver wood frame. A love...

This beautiful panoramic artwork is an early 20th-century British landscape painting done in the tradition of the late Victorian or early Edwardian era. The painting is signed J. Bon...

The English Countryside English School, 20th century oil on canvas, framed Framed: 27.5 x 40 inches Canvas: 23.5 x 36 inches Provenance: private collection, Suffolk, England Conditio...

Title: Architectural Miniature Watercolor of Bath Abbey from the West Front by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.7...

Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Corn Street and The Nails in Bristol by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed Measurements: 3.5 inches (height) x 2.75 inches (width) Condition: Very good and highly presentable Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England. Description: This detailed watercolor by Jack Grunwell captures Corn Street, one of Bristol’s most historically significant streets, featuring the iconic "Bristol Nails." These four ornate bronze tables, seen prominently in the foreground, were once used for business transactions between merchants and traders, giving rise to the phrase "paying on the nail." The grand Corn Exchange, built in 1741, dominates the background with its elegant Palladian façade, while the clock tower of St. Nicholas Market stands...

1780's-1800 Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Chaotic Cavalry Battle Scene Riders Horses and Cannon Study Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink drawing...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Diamond Jubilee, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist...

Soldiers and Camp Followers by a Fireside, English School Figure Study Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 Watercolour wash on artist paper, unframed Drawin...

Early 19th Century Portrait of a Lady -- Elizabeth Clough of Keighley, Yorkshire - Unsigned An unsigned, finely executed example of British academic portraiture bearing the hallmark...

1780's-1800 Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Armoured Cavalier Carrying Lady on Horseback Romantic Scene Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink drawing...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Upstart, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist and pho...

The Golden Beach by Frederik Chaplin Smith (British, b. 1926) signed oil on canvas laid on board, framed framed: 22 x 29.5 inches board: 16 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection...

Title: Mountain River with Timber Bridge. Golden mountain peaks rise above a quiet river where light and solitude meet Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Painting 20 x 16 in (51 x 4...

Horse in a Landscape by Henry Percy (British, first half 20th century) signed oil on board, unframed Board: 8.25 x 10 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: very g...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Veles, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist and photo...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts John O'Gaunt, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist an...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Eager, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded equestrian artist and photo...

Fine English School Ink & Watercolor Armoured Military Figure Battle Study Late 18th / Early 19th Century English School circa 1780–1800 ink and watercolour on artist paper, unframed...

The Army Officer *see notes below by Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962) oil painting on canvas , unframed canvas: 24 x 18 inches condition: very good, minor surface scu...

L.W.Fraser English, mid 20th century The Scottish Terrier Original pastel drawing signed on artist paper Framed: 20.5 x 14 inches Glass covering Provenance: private collection, UK ...

Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet Canvas Size: 50 x 40" (127 x 102cm) Outside Frame Size: 58 x 48" (147 x 122cm) Unsigned but a catalogued attribution. Sir John Wynn, 5th Baronet (1628 – ...

A stunning 18th century optical view of London from the Thames. London: 1760. Copper plate engraving with hand coloring in watercolor on cream laid paper with a large circular wate...

The Old Stone Bridge British School, second half 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 27.5 x 40 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches Provenance: private collecti...

Portrait of Lady Mansfield of Ringwood Oil on Canvas, unsigned Image size: 25 x 30 inches (63 x 76 cm) Original carved & gilded frame Provenance Descended through the Family Estate Born in Poland in 1760 to the 2nd Earl of Mansfield and his wife, Elizabeth Mary Murray would later come under the care of her uncle, William Murray (1st Earl of Mansfield) at Kenwood House in Hampstead. David Murray (2nd Earl of Mansfield) was set to inherit the title and full wealth of his uncle, including Kenwood House. Lady Mansfield’s second cousin would soon join her at Kenwood, where they would be raised together and featured in multiple portraits of the time. Her younger sister, Henrietta, is seen in a separate portrait done by Thomas Hudson as well. At the age of 25 she married George Finch-Hatton, an English aristocrat and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1772-1784. Gazing out at the viewer, Lady Mansfield wears a decorated dress, with an abundance of pearls and lace, and a transparent gold lined veil surrounding her right shoulder. The excess of luxurious fabric matches another Hudson portrait of another Lady Mansfield, with the lace detailing and complementary bodice. The depiction of this Lady Mansfield epitomizes the style of portraiture in the 18th century, such as the styles Hudson’s pupils Joshua Reynolds, Joseph Wright, and Peter Toms. From Hudson’s travels to the Low Countries and Italy, he no doubt brought back artistic inspiration from the international pieces he encountered. Thomas Hudson Hudson was a celebrated 18th century portrait painter. Born in Devon in 1701 he studied under the artist Jonathan Richardson and married his daughter, against Richardson’s wishes. He had many artistic friends including William Hogarth and Francis Hayman and travelled with them in Europe in 1748. He also visited Italy with the sculptor Louis-François Roubiliac in 1752. Hudson’s style of portraiture proved so successful that for a decade from 1745 to 1755 he was London’s most popular portrait painter and made a fortune painting the cream of London society and members of the Royal Family. He was also a talented teacher, perhaps too good, as subsequently a number of his former assistants overtook him in popularity including the artist Joshua Reynolds. Hudson retired in the late 1750’s and died in Twickenham in 1779. His most notable works include portraits of King George II and George Friedrich Handel and his “Portrait of a Nobleman in Van Dyck dress.” Many of Hudson’s works may be seen in art galleries. These include the National Portrait Gallery, the National Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, the Foundling Museum and the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. His works are also in Museums across the world...

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this painting. This early 18th-century English School portrait depicts Thomas Stanley wearing a striking red velvet suit, white cravat and powdere...

English racehorse portrait photogravure, 1906. This photogravure depicts Bernard Dillon on Pretty Polly, a famous thoroughbred racehorse. Clarence Hailey was a highly regarded eq...