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A beautiful oil on canvas rendering of a stag hunt, presented in a fluted giltwood frame with a bundled husk border and large, parted leaves in the corners. The painting is signed in the lower right corner by the artist, “H. de Forges”, a member of the Barbizon French school of the late 1800s, who specialized in animal hunt scenes. The vibrancy of de Forges’ painting has not diminished over time; the colors seem to pop right off the canvas. A blue sky with some low-lying white clouds hangs above trees mainly bereft of leaves, indicating it is late autumn. Slender grass, ranging from green to brown, surrounds a watering hole in the middle of a clearing, with a single stag near the water’s edge. Eight white hunting dogs with black and tan markings surround the deer on one side of the pond. Behind the pack is a brown horse ridden by a huntsman dressed in red and black, preparing to sound the hunting horn. Two more riders in red, black, and white, also on brown horses, are emerging from a small hill behind the deer. Hunting, always a very important pastime in France, became one of the more popular genres in 19th century art, along with with quality pastoral and landscape paintings. Realism was a defining feature of the Barbizon School, as artists were attracted to spending more time living and painting in the natural world. Our hunt scene depicts the surrounding of prey, or pre-hunt revelry. The beautifully colored oil on canvas stag hunt painting...

A French oil on canvas animal painting signed Laroche from the late 19th century with giltwood frame. This French oil on canvas painting features two lovely kittens playing with a st...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...

Antique oil painting of boat at sea in giltwood frame Unsigned, this oil painting on canvas is framed in a chippy, giltwood frame. The oil does have age signs with some peeling and...

19th century framed oil on copper painting "The Ascension of Mary" continental school. Unsigned.  

This Italian oil on canvas painting of Venice was made in the early 19th century. Featuring one of the most striking Venetian scenes, the Grand Canal, the artist was probably near th...

An English oil on board horse painting from the 20th century by K.M Nadler, in carved giltwood frame. Immerse yourself in a captivating depiction of equine grace with this mesmerizing 20th-century oil on board horse painting by the artist K.M. Nadler, born in 1928. This elegant artwork, framed in a luxurious carved giltwood frame, beckons the viewer into a tranquil stable setting. Nadler’s exquisite brushwork breathes life into the magnificent horse that stands poised and serene, portrayed in profile. The finesse in capturing the horse’s anatomy and the subtle sheen on its coat reveals a mastery of realism. The depth in the horse’s eye whispers tales of its unwavering spirit. Adding a dramatic element, an ethereal light source from the upper right casts an emphatic shadow on the stable wall, enveloping the scene in an enigmatic aura. The ambiance is further enriched with red terracotta floor tiles...

A beautiful large scale Italian 18th century oil on canvas painting in a giltwood frame. The painting depicts the lovely Italian countryside with charming personages dressed in class...

Oil on copper painting in elaborate parcel-gilt bronze frame surmounted by a cross. Titled: "VII: Jesus falls the second time" from the stations of the cross.

A beautifully executed antique Dutch oil painting in a gilt wood frame, depicting a mother and baby, dating from around the 1860-1880 period...

An English oil on canvas hunting dog painting from the late 18th century in carved giltwood frame. Elevate your art collection with this captivating English oil on canvas painting from the late 18th century. Depicting a scene of two hunting dogs gracefully running through the rolling hills, this artwork exudes a sense of energy and movement. The overcast sky adds a touch of drama, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the painting. Presented in a carved giltwood frame, this piece showcases a horizontal format that perfectly complements the composition. The carved details of the frame further enhance the visual appeal of the artwork, adding an element of elegance and sophistication. The painting is wired in the back, making it conveniently ready to be hung in your preferred space. Whether displayed in a living room, study, or gallery, this English hunting dog...

Giltwood Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Chalet, 19th Century