John Alfred Wheeler was born in Andoversford, Gloucestershire, in 1821. He was the founder of a dynasty of painters which included his sons Alfred Wheeler (1851–1932) and James Thomas Wheeler (1849-1888) and his grandsons John Frederick Wheeler and Walter Herbert Wheeler who were all skilled artists. He initially served in the army and lived in Cheltenham after being discharged. Wheeler specialized in portraits of dogs and horses as well as sporting scenes. He also produced several military paintings featuring horses. By 1877, Wheeler had moved to Hanwell, London where, he achieved considerable success earning commissions from wealthy patrons such as the Duke of Portland, the Duke of Westminster and the Earl of Caithness and Baron Rothschild. Wheeler also spent time living in Bath during the late 1880s to early 1890s. He is considered to be one of the most accomplished animal artists of his day. He died at Hanwell in 1903. Examples of his work are held by the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, the National Trust, Somerset Military Museum and the Salford Museum & Art Gallery.
The Paddock, Romantic Engraving by John Alfred Wheeler
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in Long Island City, NY
John Alfred Wheeler, British (1821 - 1903) - The Paddock, Year: 1894, Medium: Engraving, signed in the plate lower right, Image Size: 21.75 x 19.25 inches, Frame Size: 29 x 26.25...
Engraving
$750
H 6.25 in W 8.19 in
'Mazeppa' — 19th-Century French Romanticism
By Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Théodore Géricault and Eugène Lami, 'Mazeppa' from the series 'Oeuvres de Lord Byron', lithograph, 1823, 2nd state of 3, Delteil 94. Rendered by Thé...
Lithograph
$975
H 13.5 in W 9 in
White Stork "Storch Ciconia": An 18th Century Hand-colored Frisch Engraving
By Johann Leonhard Frisch 1
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a rare 18th Century hand-colored copperplate engraving entitled "Der Storch Ciconia" (White Stork) by Johann Leonhard Frisch is plate 19...
Engraving
$1,675
H 29 in W 38.88 in D 1.25 in
Her Majesty's Stag Hounds on Ascot, A Colored 19th Century British Hunting Scene
Located in Alamo, CA
"The Meeting of Her Majesty's Stag Hounds on Ascot Heath" is a large colorful mezzotint engraving of an extensive British hunting scene. It was created by Sir Francis Grant...
Engraving, Mezzotint
$2,375
H 20 in W 15.5 in
18th Century Catesby Hand-colored Bird & Plant Engraving "The Crested Titmous"
By Mark Catesby
Located in Alamo, CA
A hand-colored copperplate engraving of a bird and plants by Mark Catesby (1683-1749) entitled "The Crested Titmous" from "The Natural History of Carolina, Georgia, Florida and the Bahama Islands", published in 1731. It depicts a small Crested Titmous bird, facing left, perched on the stem of a plant with clusters of mauve colored star-like flowers. This original Catesby hand-colored engraving, on laid paper with a large central Fleur-de-Lys watermark, is presented in a cream color French mat. The mat measures 20" x 15.5" and the sheet measures 18.75" x 14.75". Mark Catesby was born in England to a prosperous family, but he traveled to America, first to visit his sister and her husband in 1712. From 1712 to 1719 he explored America observing its birds and plants, taking notes, creating drawings and collecting specimens. He returned to England with this material and created more detailed drawings. His next visit to America 1722-1726 allowed for more detailed research. Upon his return to England he created his monumental and beautiful work "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands", which was published in London in two folio volumes of 11 parts each consisting of 20 plates...
Engraving
$2,400
H 28 in W 20 in
Antique Dog Lithograph Taste of Alfred De Dreux, France ca. 1870 Newfoundland
By Alfred de Dreux
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Dog Portrait Lithograph in the Taste of Alfred De Dreux Newfoundland France, circa 1870 Lithography 25 5/8 x 19 5/8 (28 x 20 frame) inches Six lithographs of dog portraits...
Lithograph
$3,775
H 23.25 in W 28.38 in D 0.75 in
"Esquimaux Curlew": A Framed Original Audubon Hand-colored Folio Engraving
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original hand-colored folio edition John James Audubon engraving entitled "Esquimaux Curlew", Folio, Pl. CCVIII", No. 42, Plate 208, from Audubon's "Birds of America". It was engraved, printed and colored in London by Robert Havell, Jr. in 1834. It depicts a male and a female Esquimaux Curlew birds...
Engraving
$3,775
H 32.75 in W 26.25 in D 1.13 in
Swainson's Warbler: A Framed Original Hand-colored Audubon Folio Bird Engraving
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored folio sized lithograph entitled "Swainson's Warbler, Male, Sylvicola Swainsonia, Tree: Vulgo, White Oak", No. 10, Plate 50, from A...
Engraving
$575
H 12.63 in W 9.38 in
Woodpeckers "Le Petit Pic" An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of male and female woodpeckers entitled "1. Le Petit Pie varie, 2. Sa Femelle" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 598 from 'Histoire Naturelle des O...
Engraving
$1,575
H 30.25 in W 22.63 in D 1 in
White-throated Capuchin Monkey: Framed Audebert 18th C. Hand-colored Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed 18th century folio-sized colored stipple engraving with hand-finishing entitled "Le Sai a gorge blanche. Variete A. Buff. Simia capucina. v.a.", which was drawn and engraved by Jean Baptiste Audebert...
Engraving
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
A Yorkshire Dell or The Heron’s Pool.
By Sir Frank Short
Located in Plano, TX
A Yorkshire Dell or The Heron’s Pool. (after J.M.W. Turner, R.A., 1775-1851.) Soft-ground etching and mezzotint. Hardie 85. mezzotint over etching on India paper printed on chine-co...
Mezzotint, Etching
$1,100
H 16.44 in W 13.07 in
'Garçon donnant l'avoine à un cheval dételé' — 19th Century French Romanticism
By Jean Louis Andre Theodore Gericault
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Théodore Géricault, 'Garçon donnant l'avoine à un cheval dételé' (Boy Giving Oats to a Hitched Horse), lithograph, 1822, 2nd state of 2, Delteil 89...
Lithograph
$2,000
H 28 in W 20 in
Antique Dog Lithograph, Taste of Alfred De Dreux, France circa 1870 Greyhounds D
By Alfred de Dreux
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Dog Portrait Lithograph in the Taste of Alfred De Dreux Greyhounds D France, circa 1870 Lithography 25 5/8 x 19 5/8 (28 x 20 frame) inc...
Lithograph
Portrait Of John West On Viscount Howard with the Foxhounds
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of John West On Viscount Howard with the Foxhounds, 19th Century by John Alfred Wheeler (1821-1903) to $40,000 Large 19th Century English hunting portrait of John West on ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 25.99 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in
John Alfred Wheeler Springer Spaniel dog flushing a duck, landscape oil
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in York, GB
Landscape painting, oil on board, of a springer spaniel dog in marshland, flushing a duck. Housed in a gilt frame. The detail of the springer spaniel dog is excellent. The size overa...
Oil
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H 39 in W 50 in D 3 in
Oil Painting by John Alfred Wheeler "Sir Philip Crofton Bt. On His Horse Duelist
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by John Alfred Wheeler "Sir Philip Crofton Bt. On His Horse Duelist" 1821 - 1903 A Bath sporting artist who until 1842 was in the 2nd Queens Corps which gave him great e...
Oil
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H 31 in W 41 in D 2 in
Luminous Oil Painting of a Horse by John Alfred Wheeler 'Bay Hunter'
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
John Alfred WHEELER (1821-1903) A Bay Hunter oil on canvas 31 x 41 inches, inc. frame Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London John Alfred Wheeler was born in Andoversford, Gloucestershire in 1821. He was the founder of a dynasty of painters which included his sons Alfred Wheeler (1851-1932) and James Thomas Wheeler (1849-1888) and his grandsons John Frederick Wheeler and Walter Herbert Wheeler who were all skilled artists. He initially served in the army and lived in Cheltenham after being discharged. He specialised in portraits of dogs and horses as well as sporting scenes. He also produced a number of military paintings featuring horses. By 1877, he had moved to Hanwell, London where he achieved considerable success earning commissions from wealthy patrons such as the Duke of Portland...
Oil