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
$19,500
H 31 in W 33 in
19th century English portrait of a White/grey hunter in a stable
By Charles Towne
Located in Woodbury, CT
English 19th century portrait of a White / Grey hunter in a stable. Charles Towne was born in Wigan in 1763. He was trained as a coach painter, and by ...
Oil, Canvas
$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
$6,750
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
$7,568Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 31 in D 2 in
Portrait of Young Girl feeding Chickens - British 19th century art oil painting
By William Owen
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely 19th century Old Master portrait oil painting is by noted British artist William Owen. Painted circa 1810 the composition is a young girl kneeling to feed her chickens in...
Oil
$23,238
H 44.25 in W 37.38 in
Portrait of a Young Girl with a Poodle, a portrait attributed to Jacques d'Agar
Located in PARIS, FR
Dimensions: 36 1/4 x 28 1/2 in (92 x 72.5 cm) - Framed: 44 ¼ x 37 3/8 in (112.5 x 95 cm) English frame in carved and gilded wood, Louis XV style Provenance: Christie’s London – July...
Canvas, Oil
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in
Signed Vintage Foodie Whole Hog BBQ Southern Limited Edition Poster
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage signed print. Image size, 24H x 29L.
Lithograph
$8,095Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in
Pair Landscape Horses Duplessis Paint Oil on table 18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Claude Michel Hamon Duplessis (active in Versailles from 1791 to 1799) Signed one lower right, the other lower left “M. h. Duplessis” Pair of paintings ...
Oil
$7,568Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 42 in D 2 in
Drover with Cattle in Landscape - British Old Master animal art oil painting
By Thomas Creswick
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Old Master landscape oil painting is by noted Birmingham School artist Thomas Creswick. Painted circa 1855 the composition is a horseback Drover taking cattle ove...
Oil
$4,647
H 19.1 in W 15.16 in D 1.97 in
Pio Joris XIX Century Period Italian Certified Painting
By Pio Joris
Located in Roma, IT
Girl with a Basket in a Lane in the Roman Countryside Oil on canvas, late 19th century Signature and date traces in the bottom right On the reverse, the work bears an ancient autographed dedication reading ‘Authentic Pio Joris’, which confirms its authenticity and enhances its collectible value. This artwork, never before on the market, comes from an important Italian private collection and is beautified by an impressive antique frame in gilded wood. There is an original antique brass plaque...
Canvas, Oil
$10,340
H 11.23 in W 14.65 in
18th-17th Century by Domenico Guidobono Living nature with pigeon Oil on canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Domenico Guidobono (Savona, Italy, 1668 – Naples, Italy, 1746) Title: Living nature with pigeon Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 28.5 x 37.2 cm – with frame 36.7 x 45....
Canvas, Oil
$8,102
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
$4,324
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
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