Unknown Animal Paintings

Pair of Hunting Dogs at Rest; Artist unknown, French, 19th century (monogrammed "JS" Circa 1850 10 x 7 (14 3/8 x 17 1/8 frame) inches This is finely realized portrait of pair of h...

This beautiful Anglo Indian 19th century bird oil painting on panel has something rather special about it. Painted circa 1810, a fantast...

This charming mid-19th-century English school oil painting depicts a bay horse in a stable. The British aristocracy has always had a passion for equestrian activities, and during th...

English painter (late 19th century) - Landscape with Highland herd at the lake. 102 x 77 cm without frame, 108 x 82 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a gilded woode...

3874 Japanese gouache landscape with trees and cranes Set in brass finish metal frame

Modernist abstract composition signed Geist. Oil on board, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Displayed in a wood frame. Excellent ready to hang condition.

Antique English dog portrait landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 28 by 31 inches overall, and 20 by 24 painting alone. In excellent original condition...

English painter (19th century) - King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog. 50 x 65 cm unframed, 61 x 77 cm with frame. Old oil painting on canvas, in a giltwood frame. - Signed indistinc...

Artwork sold with frame (50 x 58 x 4 cm)

Antique hunter dog and dead birds trophy oil painting on wood in an antique frame afterJean-Baptiste Oudry. This is a an unusual painting of a dog wi...

Incredible signed early American dog portrait painting. Oil on board. Signed. Housed in a period gold giltwood frame.

Enchanting 18th century Indo Persian gouache painting on paper from a manuscript of a rare and possibly extinct bird with description. Presented under glass in a painted wood frame.

5196 American primitive oil painting sheep in field by C.Woll Image size 9.5x7.5"

Artist/ School: English School, 19th century Title: Cattle Watering from Woodland Pool Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 16 x 24 inches, frame: 18.75 x 26.7...

Portrait of a Poodle/Terrier Dog In A Landscape, 19th Century American Provincial School Large 19th Century American Provincial School portrait of a Poodle / Terrier Dog in a lands...

Vintage post impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, read...

Fantastic early portrait of a young man and his pug dog. This painting is most likely British, but it could also be from continental Europe. It dates from the late 18th to the early ...

Charming 19th century oil on canvas of bunny rabbits. The painting appears to be unsigned. It measures 15 inches wide by 10 inches high. The period frame...

A dramatic pastoral landscape depicting Highland cattle grazing near a mountain loch. Painted in the manner of John Shirley Fox. Well presented in an elegant gilt and swept frame wit...

3875 Japanese gouache landscape painting on silk set in a brass metal frame See matching painting #3874

Large Antique Hunting Painting still life of a heron.  This unusual oil painting on canvas is signed in the bottom right and dated 04 (1904)....

Owl, Circa 1970 - Op Art-Inspired Geometric Composition Date: Approximately 1970 Medium: Gouache on cardboard with embossed stamp Dimensions: H 64 cm x W 49 cm approx. A stylized o...

German realist painter (19th century) - Two children playing with a trained dog. 56.5 x 46.5 cm without frame, 69 x 59 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a gilded wo...

Portrait Of A Prize Longhorn Staffordshire Bull, early 19th Century circle of William Henry DAVIS (1786-1865) Large 19th Century English portrait of a prize Longhorn Staffordshire...

A charming landscape painting depicting spring lambs on the high meadows. Signed lower right. On hessian.

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage/antique oil painting on canvas by Danish Artist depicting horses in the field. Signed indistinctly in a lower right corner and dated 1938. Di...

A delightful 19th-century oil study depicting a cockerel and hens scratching and feeding on a heap of golden straw. Well presented in a handsome gilt-effect frame with floral ornamen...

"King of the Barn"-Farmyard Rooster 19th century France Oil on board Signature to be read 18 x 15 (19 3/4 x 23 3/4 frame) inches A very finely painted and expressive rendition of a...

5079 Cool Dog screened on canvas with hand applied impasto colorful oil

Antique oil painting featuring brids. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

Kotah School, c.1880 A fine Kotah School miniature painting, c 1880. Examined by the British Museum in 2015. There is a similar known composition in the collection of LACMA depicti...

This dynamic oil painting by MJ Kotwas captures the energy and speed of a racehorse mid-stride, depicting Cribnote during his victory at Saratoga Race Course on July 27, 2008. The jo...

Poultry scene in oil. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame with swept rails and elaborate floral and acanthus moldings. Signed in the lower right. On panel.

A fine 20th Century Modernist figurative oil painted by Christian Pedersen Bellinge (1897-1984) oil on canvas 60cm x 70cm painted wooden frame 68cmx 78cm A good late work by the well...

The Monarch Of The Glen, 19th Century School of SIR EDWIN LANDSEER (1802-1873) Large 19th Century Scottish view of a Stag, Deer and Fawn, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condi...

6047 Equestrian oil painting Escape from the wolves Signed set in a period gilt frame Image size 14x27.5"

Charming fine oil painting of pups and rabbit in a cabbage garden. Reminiscent of storybooks, the three animals are friendly, with one puppy looking at the rabbit and the other looki...

Dynamic depiction of a rider with a group of horses near the water's edge. Several horses are in for foreground, running towards the viewer. Just behind them, a rider in American col...

Portrait Of A Stallion, 18th Century by William Williams (1727-1791) sales to $60,000 Large circa 1770 portrait of a Stallion race horse in an open landscape, oil on panel by Willi...

Red Terrier Possibly Dutch School Oil on wood panel, circa 1900-1910. Initialed lower left 7 1/2 x 7 (12 x 11 1/2 frame) inches A charming and thoughtfully rendered depiction of a t...

English School, c. 1800 Still life of hanging birds Oil on panel Panel size - 8 x 6 in Framed size - 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in This trompe-l'œil still life is a striking example of illusio...

Charming late 19th century oil on canvas of a pair of ducklings. Presented in a wooden gold frame. Unsigned. The stretcher with 'keys'. A warm and inviting painting beautifully executed and in great detail highlighting the soft downy feathers, the shiny beaks and the eye contact...

Portrait Of "Bedgebury Lion" a Standard English Bulldog, 19th Century by Eugene Rouse (19th century, British) 19th Century portrait of "Bedgebury Lion" a standard English Bulldog, ...

Painted in 1922, this sensitive and beautifully observed portrait captures the quiet intelligence and loyal character of a liver-and-white Springer Spaniel. Seated with dignity on a ...

An important oil on panel painting by the great Tuscan artist Ruggero Panerai. It depicts one of his favourite and most successful subjects, wild horses portrayed in a natural pose o...

Wonderful early American modernist dog portrait painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 10H x 8L.

3875 Japanese gouache landscape painting on silk set in a brass metal frame See matching painting #3874

A very fine study of two King Charles Spaniels resting on a plush red velvet armchair. Each with a blue ribbon around their necks that the artist has captured with fine detail. Well ...

6005 Vintage oil painting of an exotic plumed bird set in a bed of colorful flowers. Canvas set on wood board . Set in a vintage hand painted red wood frame' Image size 10.5x1...

Salmon On The Riverbank, 19th Century by JOHN BUCKNELL RUSSELL (1819-1893) sales to $20,000 Large 19th Century English study of salmon on the riverbank, oil on canvas by John Bickn...

Very touching scene with two little girls. Two sisters are thrilled to meet their new pets that their parents have bought. The sincerity and immediacy of children's feelings depicted...

This atmospheric painting captures a trio of wildebeest on a vast, sun-drenched prairie, with two in the foreground and one in the distance. Unsigned. Well presented in an oak frame...

A Lucky Escape, 19th Century by Edward William Martin (19th Century British) Large 19th Century English portrait of a Duck flushed out of the reeds by a fox, oil on canvas by Edwar...

Stag & Deer Grazing In The Frozen Scottish Highlands, 19th Century by ROBERT HENRY ROE (BRITISH 1822-1905) Large 19th Century Scottish Highland scene of a deer & Stag grazing in a ...

Cats Fighting, 17th Century circle of David DE CONINCK (1642-1700) Large 17th Century interior scene of cats fighting, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition for its age. P...

This atmospheric painting depicts the interior of a rustic barn, with soft light filtering through small windows to illuminate a shadowy space populated by chickens, cows and a roost...

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting depicts "Orpheus and the Animals." The harp-playing Orpheus sits centrally in front of a tree whose trunk bifurcates above his head. This central tree frames with its crown the scenery towards the horizon and at the same time offers through branches the possibility for many birds to find space. The left half of the picture is characterized by a seascape, at the edge of which the ruins of a castle can be seen deep in the background. This seascape, framed by mountains on the horizon, is the only area where sky can be seen. On this side, waterfowl such as storks, swans and ducks can be seen. In the right half, the viewer looks into a deep European forest. On this right side, more land animals can be found, such as deer, rabbits and lions, among others. Orpheus wears opulent red and gold trimmed clothing, under his blue breastplate we see a white shirt. His feet are adorned by elaborate sandals. His head is surrounded by a radiant laurel wreath ("poeta laureatus"). The young man is clearly identifiable as the singer and poet of Greek mythology, Orpheus, by his harp, the laurel wreath and the animals surrounding him. Orpheus was one of the Argonauts who, under Jason, was searching for the Golden Fleece. He sang so beautifully that he even conquered the angry sea and enemies by the magic of his lyre. During the journey, Orpheus is said to have drowned out even the sirens with his singing. It is said that he was the greatest of all poets and charmed people, animals, stones and trees with his singing. In total, 51 birds and 37 different species are depicted in the painting. The animals are mostly depicted in great detail and, except for a few, can be identified. Mainly European species of animals are shown. Exceptions are the ostrich-like nandu peeking out from behind the deer, as well as the large parrot on the upper left, and the two lions. Similar is the case for the large animal directly behind Orpheus on the right. The shape of the head suggests an arctic fox from the polar regions, even though the body is much too large. The arctic fox was first described in 1555 by Olaus Magnus. However, it could also be a depiction of a brown or black bear. An unusual detail is the animal, which is relatively isolated in the right background and looks to the left. It is not clearly identifiable, but it shows certain similarities with the Australian kangaroo. This was first described by Vespucci in 1500 and further by Francisco Pelsaert in 1629. If it is indeed a kangaroo, this would be one of the earliest surviving pictorial representations. In this painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic peculiarity. In general, this painting has some peculiarities compared to other paintings with "Orpheus and the animals". The central positioning of Orpheus is quite common, but he usually holds a lyre and is dressed in an antique style, but not as opulently. The choice of animals is also remarkable: European animals in particular are seen, hardly any exotic features, such as camels or elephants. The two lions in the right foreground are a quotation from Peter Paul Rubens and his depiction of "Daniel in the Lion's Den", which was realized in an engraving. The present painting can be classified as belonging to the Flemish School of the 17th century on the basis of its painterly and compositional conception. From the circle of Jan Brueghel the Younger are numerous representations of this Orpheus - theme, which take it as an opportunity to show as many exotic animals. There are also echoes of Spanish painters such as Juan de Arellano...

Pair of 19th century British equestrian oil paintings British, 19th Century Boards: Height 25cm, width 32cm Frames: Height 35cm, width 42cm, depth 4cm This attractive pair of 19th-century oil paintings beautifully captures the elegance and charm of Victorian sporting art. Rendered with fine detail and vibrant hues, the paintings are enhanced by their original wooden frames and equal dimensions, making them ideal for display as a complementary set. Each artwork features a 19th-century racehorse alongside its jockey, portrayed with striking use of colour and a keen eye for character. In the first composition, a chestnut horse is shown being led across an open landscape by a gentleman in stylish rural dress, likely the owner. The jockey, seated confidently atop the animal, wears vivid blue silks. The lower right corner bears a faint signature, and the reverse of the canvas includes indistinct handwritten text, presumably of the horse’s name. The second painting shows another similarly hued racehorse, this time in profile, with its jockey dressed in bold yellow silks and a burgundy riding cap. The back of this canvas is clearly marked with the name ‘Red Robin’. Rich in colour and full of period charm, this matched pair of antique equestrian paintings would appeal to collectors of horse racing...

4031 Oil on canvas in a octagonal wood frame of 3 horses in black and white

Portrait Of "Caesar" An English Bulldog, 19th Century by Oliver HUNTER (19th Century British) Large 19th Century portrait of an English Bulldog "Caesar", oil on canvas by Oliver Hu...