James Seymour was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. He was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time, the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period. Seymour's love for art was matched only by his love for horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding and racing horses. Seymour’s art proved popular among the prominent sporting families of the day, eventually garnering Seymour patrons in Sir William Jolliffe and Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. Jolliffe's love for horses and art proved great, and his will would later establish an equestrian statue in Hampshire. In time, Seymour's work and fame had spread throughout Europe and America. Though ultimately his love for horseracing led to his financial ruin, Seymour still ranks among the most important early sporting artists, together with John Wootton and Peter Tillemans being considered one of the three founders of the sporting school.
A Standing Leap at a Gate
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) A Standing Leap at a Gate Mezzotint with hand colouring Image size 10 x 14 in Framed size 16 1/2 x 20 in James Seymour was an English artist renowned for h...
Mezzotint
$3,568Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.92 in
Antique oil painting, Boy Fleaing a Dog, Gerard ter Borch, Dutch golden age
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Gerard ter Borch (II) (1617-1681), copy after, around 1700 'Boy Fleas a Dog' Oil on canvas Professionally restored (cleaned and relined) In modern frame in 17th century style Dimensions excl. frame: 33 x 27,5 cm. Dimensions incl. frame: approx. 50 x 45,5 cm. Depcited is a boy busy fleaing a dog. The boy sits on a chair with the dog on his lap. On a table on the right there is a book and a pen. On a wooden bench lies the boy's hat. What is unique about this painting by Ter Borch, is the relationship that is depicted between human and animal. Mostly animals like dogs where depicted as an attribute in paintings in the 17th century, and sometimes used to symbolize certain character traits. This boy is lovingly caring for his dog, which he is giving his full attention. Another interesting detail is that Ter Borch's brother Moses, was probably the model for this painting. Ter borch often used family members as models for his paintings. Moses was also a very talented painter and draughtsman. Several copies of this work by Ter Borch are known. One of these copies is in the collection of the Dutch Rijksmuseum (Image included in the image gallery (last image)). The original painting is in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany. Gerard ter Borch, also known as Gerard Terburg, was a Dutch genre painter who lived in the Dutch Golden Age. He influenced fellow Dutch painters Gabriel Metsu...
Canvas, Oil
$6,824
H 27.56 in W 39.77 in D 1.19 in
19th century Landscape, country horses, dog ploughing George Wright
By George Wright
Located in York, GB
GEORGE WRIGHT Plough Team horses and a Dog in a Landscape, oil on canvas A fine painting from the renowned equine artist George Wright. This oil on canvas depicts the 2 horse plough ...
Oil
$1,650
H 15.75 in W 13.75 in D 1 in
George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and ornithologist, George Edwards (1694 -1773) is best known for his work, ""A Natural Hi...
Watercolor, Engraving
$4,401Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.99 in W 22.05 in D 1.97 in
William Albert Clark, clumber spaniel, dog, oil painting.
By William Albert Clark
Located in York, GB
study of a seated clumber spaniel, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1929 lower left. Housed in a new gilt frame. Paintings of these beautiful dogs are...
Oil
$8,191
H 20.08 in W 23.23 in
portrait of 2 dogs, Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs by Jules Chardigny
Located in York, GB
A fine oil painting on canvas depicting a Portrait of what i believe to be 2 Grand Griffon Vendéen Hunting Dogs. pairs of Grand Griffon Vendéen hunting dogs, as well as single portr...
Oil
$8,191
H 31.89 in W 35.44 in
19th century landscape farmyard scene horses oil painting John Frederick Herring
By John Frederick Herring Jr
Located in York, GB
Charming 19th century landscape oil painting of a Farmyard scene by john Frederick Herring depicting a number of different animals including horses, chickens, goats, ducks and cows along with a farmer and his homestead. Oil on canvas, in heavy gilt frame behind glass with oval mount. Size of canvas, Height: 51cm Width: 61cm. Framed overall size Height: 81cm Width: 90cm approximately. signed This painting is in overall good condition. There is some age related craquelure throughout as to be expected (close up pics available on request) The original frame/slip shows some signs of age as to be expected including age related cracks and some minor losses which have been colour matched and regilded. This in no way detracting from this fine painting This painting is heavy and may need crating if shipping,this would need to be custom made and may cause delay in shipping John Frederick HERRING (1815-1907) John Frederick Herring Junior (1815 - 1907) was an English painter who is best known for his equine art. John F. Herring Jr...
Oil
$6,824
H 25.99 in W 35.83 in
19th century oil painting Highland Pony and Retriever, Robert cleminson
Located in York, GB
19th century oil painting Highland Pony and Retriever, Robert cleminson. A fine painting depicting a Highland Pony and Retriever, with the days bag. An oil on canvas, signed lowe...
Oil
$5,458
H 23.63 in W 30.71 in D 3.55 in
John Sanderson Wells , oil, horses, horse riding country scene
By John Sanderson-Wells
Located in York, GB
A fine oil painting by the renowned artist John Sanderson Wells " Returning from a Country Ride" This painting captures beautifully the image o...
Oil
$4,372
H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
Sheep In A Landscape, 19th Century, Follower Of Eugene Verboeckhoven
Located in York, GB
A fine painting of sheep in a landscape setting follower of the talented Belgium painter of animals Eugene Verboeckhoven. (unsigned)Housed in a 19th century gilt frame. The size overall being 55 cm x 48 cm whilst the painting is 38 x 29 cm. The sheep have been beautifully captured especially their faces. An oil on board study ready to hang Eugene Joseph Verboeckhoven...
Oil
$6,500
H 15 in W 21.75 in
An Eighteenth Century Pastoral Scene by Jan van Gool, 1719
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jan van Gool (Dutch, 1685-1763/65) Pastoral Scene, 1719 Oil on panel, 15 x 21 3/4 inches FRAMED: 23 x 29 1/2 (Approx.) Signed and dated at lower left: "J V G...
Panel, Oil
$65,428
H 57.09 in W 74.81 in D 1.97 in
Exceptional Italian 17th Century Still-Life Painting Wit a Red Parrot and Fruits
By Abraham Brueghel
Located in Rome, IT
17' century Still-life oil on canvas with Fruits and an amazing red parrot background with landscape and garden with architectural elements. Gilt painted frame . It is attribute...
Oil
$12,500
H 14.5 in W 16.5 in
TWO TORTOISESHELL GUINEA PIGS, Italian Old Master Painting 17th C Oil Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Agostino Cassana Venice, c. 1658 – 1720 Genoa Two Tortoiseshell Guinea-Pigs Oil on canvas 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (26.7 x 31.7 cm) Framed: 16 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches Giovan...
Oil, Canvas
Portraits of the Famous Horses 'Old Partner' & 'White Nose'
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) The Portraiture of the Famous Horse 'Old Partner' The Portraiture of 'White Nose' Engraved by Richard Houston Image size 14 x 16 in Framed size 16 x 18 in ...
Mezzotint
Leading Out a Hunter
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) Leading Out a Hunter Mezzotint by Thomas Burford Image size 10 x 14 in Framed size 13 x 17 in James Seymour was an English artist renowned for his equestri...
Mezzotint
'Ironsides' a famous Hunter belonging to the Earl of Halifax
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) 'Ironsides' a famous Hunter belonging to the Earl of Halifax Mezzotint by R. Houston Image size 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in Framed size 12 x 16 in James Seymour was ...
Mezzotint
A horse being led from a stable
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752) A horse being led from a stable Mezzotint by Thomas Burford Image size 10 x 14 in Framed size 13 x 17 in James Seymour was an English artist renowned for h...
Mezzotint
18th Oil Painting Horses Feeding at the Stables
By James Seymour
Located in London, GB
James Seymour (1702–1752) Feeding Time in the Stables Oil on canvas 32 x 38 inches inc. frame Provenance: Private Collection, Lambourn James Seymour (1702–1752) was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. Seymour was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings (as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant) afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period. Seymour's love of art was matched only by his love of horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding, and racing horses. His art proved popular among the prominent sporting families of the day, eventually garnering Seymour patrons in Sir William Jolliffe and Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset...
Oil