About Darnley Fine Art
Darnley Fine Art Ltd holds an extensive range of fine paintings from the 16th to the 20th Century. We are a leading specialist in 19th Century Orientalist paintings of the Middle East, as well as in the lithographs of David Roberts. We also have a large collection of portraits from every period. Lastly, we are one of the only galleries to deal in original paintings for railway posters from the pre-war years. Our extensive knowledge and experience leaves us well placed to advise clients on starting or adding to their collection. Advice is given on other important asp...Read More
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Featured Pieces
The Virgin and Child with the Infant St John, 20th Century British Oil on Canvas
Located in London, GB
British School
20th Century
The Virgin and Child with the Infant St John
Oil on canvas, stamped verso ESK
Image size: 11 x 11 inches
Hand made frame
This painting is an accomplished portrayal of Michelangelo’s sculpture The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John, also known as the Taddei Tondo.
Dating from the 1920s, the painting is a fine example of trompe l’oeil, or trick of the eye. The artist has used realistic imagery to create an optical illusion of depth. The image is a faithful depiction of Michelangelo’s marble sculpture, which today can be found in the Royal Academy galleries. Sadly we do not know the identity of the artist, but the ESK blind stamp indicates that this is a student work exhibited at the South Kensington Museum as part of an examination. Amongst the tasks set for the students in the Art Schools was an exercise in faithfully copying the work of a well-known artist.
At the left side of the painting stands the infant figure of St. John the Baptist, with his attribute of a baptismal...
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Self-Portrait
By Herbert Johnson Harvey
Located in London, GB
Herbert Johnson Harvey
Self-Portrait
1884-1928
Pastel on paper, signed lower right
Image size: 9 2/3 x 8 1/2 inches (24.5 x 21.5 cm)
Original Frame
Exhibited
The Fine Art Society, J...
Category
20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Self Portrait, in a White Shirt
By Auguste Leroux
Located in London, GB
Jules Marie Auguste Leroux
Self Portrait, in a White Shirt
1871-1954
Oil on canvas, signed and dedicated "à l'ami Blaise" lower left
Image size: 18 1/2 x 22 inches (46.8 x 55.7 cm)
C...
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Gorge
Located in London, GB
Attributed to George Barret Sr
The Gorge
Oil on canvas, unsigned
Image size: 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches (34.5 x 42 cm)
Gilt frame
In this landscape, a river runs over rocks at the botto...
Category
18th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Winter Teazels
Located in London, GB
Peter Newcombe
Winter Teazels
b.1943
Oil on panel, signed lower right and dated 2015
Image size: 7 2/3 x 10 2/3 inches (19.5 x 27 cm)
Original frame
The meticulous detail of this oi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Les Bords de Seine (The Banks of the Seine)
By Henri Ottmann
Located in London, GB
Henri Ottmann
Les Bords de Seine (The Banks of the Seine)
1877-1927
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Image size: 20 3/4 x 25 1/4 inches (53 x 64 cm)
Hand-carved giltwood frame
Prove...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nu Étendu dans L’Herbe (Nude Lying on the Grass)
By Henri Ottmann
Located in London, GB
Henri Ottmann
Nu Étendu dans L’Herbe (Nude Lying on the Grass)
1877-1927
Oil on canvas on cardboard, signed lower right
Image size: 8 1/2 x 21 inches (21.8 x 53.5 cm)
Hand-carved gil...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Promenade au Bord de L'Oise (Promenade on the Banks of the Oise)
By Henri Ottmann
Located in London, GB
Henri Ottmann
Promenade au Bord de L'Oise (Promenade on the Banks of the Oise)
1877-1927
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Image size: 23 3/4 x 29 inches (60.5 x 73.5 cm)
Hand-carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Champ de Blé au Vivarais (Wheat Field in Vivarais)
Located in London, GB
Robert Deborne
Champ de Blé au Vivarais (Wheat Field in Vivarais)
1870-1944
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Image size: 27 x 41 inches (68.5 x 104 cm)
Hand made giltwood frame
Deb...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ferme à Vivarais (Farm in Vivarais)
Located in London, GB
Robert Deborne
Ferme à Vivarais (Farm in Vivarais)
1870-1944
Oil on board, signed lower right
Image size: 20 1/3 x 26 3/4 inches (51.8 x 68 cm)
Contemporary-style hand-made frame
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
La Tour St Martin, par rapport au Ciel (St Martin's Tower against the Sky)
Located in London, GB
Robert Deborne
La Tour St Martin, par rapport au Ciel (St Martin's Tower against the Sky)
1870-1944
Oil on board, signed lower right
Image size: 26 1/2 x 21 inches (67.4 x 53 cm)
Han...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vue du Viviers (View of Viviers)
Located in London, GB
Robert Deborne
Vue du Viviers (View of Viviers)
1870-1944
Oil on board, signed lower right
Image size: 27 x 41 1/4 inches (68.8 x 104.7 cm)
Contemporary-style frame
Provenance
Artist's estate
Vue du Viviers (View of Viviers)
Robert Deborne
Vue du Viviers (View of Viviers)
1870-1944
Oil on board, signed lower right
Image size: 27 x 41 1/4 inches (68.8 x 104.7 cm)
Contemporary-style frame
Provenance
Artist's estate
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Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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