Manner of Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870) - Oil, Sewing by Candlelight
Located in Corsham, GB
A label affixed to the reverse of the panel attributes the work to Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870), who was known for his atmospheric candlelit scenes.
Oil
By Candlelight By Petrus Van Schendel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel 1806-1870 Belgian By Candlelight Signed and dated “P.van Schendel / 1842” (lower right) Oil on canvas This dynamic painting by Petrus van Schendel showcase...
Canvas, Oil
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H 42 in W 53.5 in D 3.5 in
A Market by Candlelight by Petrus van Schendel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel 1806-1870 Belgian A Market by Candlelight Signed and dated “P. van Schendel 1847 / Bruxelles” (lower right) and "P. van Schendel / Bruxelles" (en verso) Oil ...
Oil, Panel
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H 13 in W 16.15 in D 2.76 in
River Landscape by Sunset, Petrus Van Schendel, Breda 1806 – 1870 Brussels
Located in Knokke, BE
River Landscape by Sunset Van Schendel Petrus Breda 1806 – 1870 Brussels Dutch School Signature: Attributed to Van Schendel Petrus Medium: Oil on mahogany panel Dimensions: Image s...
Oil, Wood Panel
The Noordermarkt by Night
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petrus van Schendel’s outdoor market scenes achieve a warm ambiance through the artist’s masterful use of direct light sources to produce dramatic chiaroscuro techniques.
Oil, Panel
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H 34 in W 28 in D 4 in
The Night Market - 19th Century Dutch Oil Painting Midnight Nocturne Old Master
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Petrus van Schendel’s two most important patrons were King Leopold I of Belgium and Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert.
Oil
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H 25.6 in W 37.41 in
Large 19th century dutch painting of a river landscape by moon - night genre
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This work is very close to the work of Petrus Van Schedel, although we couldn't find a signature, the marvellously painted faces, light and details all show the hand of a master pain...
Oil, Panel
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H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Night market by Candle-light 19th century figurative genre painting
Located in Aartselaar, BE
The work is incredibly close to the work of Petrus Van Schedel, although we couldn't find a signature, the marvellously painted faces, light and details all show the hand of a master...
Oil, Panel
$6,073
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in
A Girl Sewing By A Window, Mid-19th-Century German Genre Scene, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
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...
Canvas, Oil
$1,214Sale Price|25% Off
H 15 in W 12.5 in
Fine French Antique Oil Painting Panel Lady Seated in Cottage Interior Knitting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman in Cottage Interior French School, 19th century signed initials oil on wood panel, framed in period antique gilt frame framed: 15 x 12.5 inches panel: 9 x 6.75 inches Provenan...
Oil
$745
H 14.97 in W 13 in
Circle of Joseph Moseley Barber (1811-1889) - 19th Century Oil, Quiet Company
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate domestic scene depicts a young woman in period dress seated in a dimly lit interior, engaged in needlework while a small cat sits attentively beside her on richly drape...
Oil
$2,176Sale Price|25% Off
H 22.5 in W 28 in
19th Century French Oil Traditional Kitchen Interior Two Women Sewing and Child
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Kitchen Interior French, early 1800's period, unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22.5 x 28 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: old repairs and brittle b...
Oil
$3,200
H 15.95 in W 12.6 in
19th-Century French Realist Oil Painting 'La Tricoteuse' (The Knitter)
By François Bonvin
Located in New York, NY
Oil on wood panel. Excellent condition. Signed low left.
Oil, Wood Panel
$1,450
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.87 in
Gerrit Dou - 18th Century Oil, Girl with a Lantern in a Window
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric genre painting after Dutch Golden Age painter Gerrit Dou (1613–1675). The scene depicts a young maid holding a candle and lantern, the warm glow of the flickering flam...
Oil
$1,750
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in
Jan Baptist Lambrechts (1680-1731) - 18th Century Oil, Interior Scene II
By Jan Baptist Lambrechts
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 18th-century interior scene by the Flemish artist Jan Baptist Lambrechts (1680-1731) depicting a husband and wife with their servant. Beautifully presented in an ornate pa...
Oil
$995
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Manner of David Teniers (1610-1690) -Early 19th Century Oil, Relaxing at the Inn
Located in Corsham, GB
This rustic genre scene, in the manner of Flemish artist David Teniers, depicts figures relaxing in an inn, smoking and chatting over ale whilst warming themselves by a fire. Rendere...
Oil
$1,450
H 22.84 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in
Elchanon Leonardus Verveer (1826-1900) - Dutch School Oil, By the Fire
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric 18th-century Dutch School genre scene by the artist Elchanon Leonardus Verveer (1826-1900) depicts a lady sitting before a fireplace, warming her hands by the glow o...
Oil
$1,250
H 18.51 in W 16.54 in
After Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693) - Dutch School Oil, Woman Scraping Parsnips
Located in Corsham, GB
This tender 19th century genre scene after Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693) depicts a Dutch woman in traditional dress preparing parsnips, whilst her daughter stands beside her in careful o...
Oil
$5,000
H 14.45 in W 10.4 in D 0.1 in
Singer by Candlelight (Dutch School Old Master Genre Scene)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Dutch School painting dating from 17th century. Oil on wood panel measuring 10 3/8 x 14 7/16 inches. Unsigned. No inpainting or conservation. Depicted is a scene with a b...
Oil, Wood Panel
$591
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in
After Rolinda Sharples (1793-1838) - Fine 19th Century Oil, Blowing the Candle
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine and delicate copy of Rolinda Sharples c.1825 painting of a young boy trying (and failing) to blow out a candle in a darkened room. The use of chiaroscuro is expertly done...
Oil
$6,700
H 9.75 in W 8 in
"Meditation" Dutch Woman Sewing Interior Genre Home scene Fruit Flowers on Table
By Bernard De Hoog
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Bernard de Hoog was born in Amsterdam in 1866. He studied under J.F. Hulk and J.C. van Essen at the Quellinus School in Amsterdam. Mainly a genre and portrait painter, he occupies ...
Canvas, Oil
An interior with an old woman peeling apples
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of David Teniers the Younger An interior with an old woman peeling apples Oil on copper Painting Size - 14 x 18 in Framed Size - 22 x 26 in This charming interior scene, exec...
Oil
$24,295
H 44 in W 36 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Lady Sewing - British 19th century art Newlyn School oil painting
By Walter Langley
Located in Hagley, England
This beautiful late 19th century portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Walter Langley. It has the hallmarks of the Newlyn School of artists such as the subject matter, com...
Oil
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
H 16 in W 13 in
Antique 19th Century Dutch Interior Scene with Couple Seated Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Couple within Interior Dutch artist, late 19th century oil on canvas unframed canvas: 16 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sound condition
Oil
Late 19th Century Oil - Lady at the Spinning Wheel
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a lady seated at her spinning wheel, painted in the traditional manner. The composition possesses a distinctly storybook quality, evoking the enchanting atmos...
Oil
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