Eugène Pavy Figurative Paintings

Frank Moss Bennett British, (1874-1952) In the Garden Oil on panel, signed & dated 1917 Image size: 11 inches x 13.5 inches Size including frame: 20 inches x 22.5 inches A charming genre scene of two gentlemen in 18th century costume in a garden by Frank Moss Bennett. The men are shown drinking wine and eating fruit at a linen covered table...

William Hughes British, 19th Century Study of Apples, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A finely observed and intimate still life by William Hughes, painted circa 1870, depicting a small grouping of apples arranged upon a simple wooden surface. Executed with quiet restraint and technical assurance, the composition reflects the enduring appeal of Victorian still life painting, where humble subjects are elevated through careful observation and painterly sensitivity. The apples, shown attached to a slender branch with leaves, are rendered with particular attention to texture and natural variation. Subtle transitions of colour—soft greens, warm russets, and touches of golden ochre—capture the ripeness and individuality of each fruit. The surfaces are delicately modelled, with highlights and imperfections thoughtfully described, lending the work both realism and charm. Set against a rich, dark background, the fruit is brought into sharp relief, a compositional device that enhances both depth and focus. The contrast between the illuminated forms and the shadowed ground creates a sense of quiet drama, while the horizontal line of the wooden ledge anchors the composition with stability and balance. Hughes’ handling is confident yet controlled, combining fine brushwork with a painterly softness that avoids excessive detail. The leaves and stems are treated with a lighter touch, providing a natural counterpoint to the more solid forms of the apples. This balance between precision and atmosphere is characteristic of well-executed 19th-century British still life painting...

Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel French, (1839-1929) The Sportsman Oil on panel, signed & dated 1905 Image size: 10.75 inches x 7.75 inches Size including frame: 19.5 inches x 16.5 inches A beautifully detailed genre painting of a gentleman with a hunting rifle and smoking a clay pipe by Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel. The man, who is dressed in 17th century costume is seated next to a table containing game, a wine decanter and silver gilt standing cup with cover. All of the props including the 17th century wheel lock...

Outstanding English Victorian 19th century Harvest landscape. Thomas Simon Dingle was the son of Thomas Dingle (1818-1904), known as a London landscape painter, but who, according t...

Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel French, (1839-1929) The Sportsman Oil on panel, signed & dated 1903 Image size: 9.75 inches x 7 inches Size includin...

Vincent De Vos Belgian, 1829–1875 Les Saltimbanques (The Acrobats): Portrait of Three Dogs and a Monkey, circa 1870 Oil on panel Signed lower right Original frame A charming and hi...

William Arthur Breakspeare. English ( b.1855 - d.1914 ). A Rendezvous In The Park In The Autumn Fall. Oil On Panel. Signed Lower Right. Image size 12.6 inches x 7.3 inches ( 32cm x 1...

19th century English landscape with trees, a Harvest Field during Summertime. A wonderful classic English landscape dating from the middle of the 19th century. This style of paintin...

John F. Pasmore (British, 19th century) Young Woman by a Cottage Door with Cat, Dog and Bird, circa 1880 Oil on panel, signed lower left A finely observed late-Victorian genre paint...

William Hughes British, 19th Century Still Life of Apples, Grapes and Insects on a Garden Ledge, circa 1870 Oil on panel Monogrammed lower right A richly coloured and finely observ...

Alexis De Leeuw Belgian, (1822-1900) A Winter’s Day Oil on panel, signed Image size: 10.25 inches x 14.25 inches Size including frame: 18 inches x 22 inches Provenance: Cooling Gall...

Louise Lenka German, early 20th century Chicken and Chicks in a Barnyard Landscape Circa 1910 Oil on panel Signed lower right In a gilt period frame A finely painted early 20th-cen...