About Brave Fine Art
Brave Fine Art is a boutique art gallery based in the historic town of Cheltenham, England, which is run by the husband and wife team of Andy Shield (Art History) and Holly Shield (Art Conservation). Over the last seven years, we’ve acquired, researched, and conserved over 1,000 paintings, which are now happily hanging in homes all over the world. At Brave, we care. It’s why so many of our loyal customers return time and time again. If you have any questions at all relating to provenance, condition, shipping etc, just drop us a message. We’re always happy to help.
Established in 20171stDibs seller since 2023
VAT ID
GB365266872
Featured Pieces
Edward John Cobbett RBA (Attributed), Portrait Of A Girl In A Landscape
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting attributed to English artist Edward John Cobbett (1815-1899) depicts a seated girl carrying a wicker basket within rolling scenery. Cobbet...
Category
1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Edward Robert Smythe, Figures & Horses On A Beach With Buildings
By Edward Robert Smythe
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by English artist Edward Robert Smythe (1810-1899) depicts a picturesque bay with buildings, fishing boats, figures and horses. Smythe was a maste...
Category
1880s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mid-18th-Century Dutch School Landscape With Travellers, Distant View & Building
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This splendid mid-18th-century Dutch landscape painting depicts a view with travellers before distant rolling hills.
Amid the long shadows of early evening, a travelling party rests...
Category
1750s Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
William Traies (Attributed), Wooded River Landscape With Cascade & Figures
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting attributed to English artist William Traies (1789-1872) depicts a picturesque river view with cascade, figures and cattle. Traies was an a...
Category
1840s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Johannes Vollevens I, Portrait Of A Lady In A Rich Blue Gown With A Spaniel
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This splendid late 17th-century three-quarter length portrait by Dutch artist Johannes Vollevens I (1649-1728) depicts a lady wearing a plush blue satin gown with a low, lace-trimmed...
Category
1670s Dutch School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-17th-Century Neapolitan School, Still Life With Grapes, Peaches & Plums
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This elaborate mid-17th-century Neapolitan school still life depicts a pyramidal arrangement of fruit on a circular silver platter. It’s somewhat reminiscent of works by Luca Forte (...
Category
1670s Italian School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward William Cooke RA, West-Country Cove With Cottages, Family & Donkeys
By Edward William Cooke
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This idyllic late 19th-century oil painting by English artist Edward William Cooke RA (1811-1880) depicts a west-country cove with two cottages, donkeys, figures, and fishing boats. ...
Category
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jacob Van Der Does II, Wooded River Landscape With Hunting Party & Village
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This extensive late 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Jacob van der Does II (1661-1699) depicts a river landscape with a hunting party, riverside buildings, various craft, a ...
Category
1680s Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid-17th-Century Flemish School, Portrait Of Cornelius Janssen
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-17th-century bust-length Flemish school portrait depicts the Dutch Catholic bishop Cornelius Janssen (1585-1638). Painted when into his later years, this intriguing historic...
Category
1630s Flemish School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Otto Von Thoren, Pastoral Landscape With Farmer Crossing A Ford
By Otto Von Thoren
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Otto von Thoren (1828-1889) depicts three horses pulling a cart across a shallow ford. Von Thoren was a celebrated painter of l...
Category
1880s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
R F Henderson, An Owner With A Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier In A Stable
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming provincial early 20th-century British oil painting depicts a Georgian gentleman, his chesnut racehorse and a lively terrier. It’s signed R F Henderson in the lower left...
Category
1910s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walter Dendy Sadler RBA, The Introduction
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming late 19th-century oil painting by English artist Walter Dendy Sadler RBA (1854-1923) depicts an introduction between a demure young Regency lady and her potential suito...
Category
1890s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
