19th Century Paintings

Attributed to Hin Qua (Chinese, 19th Century) Signed in pencil to the verso Marine Arts Company attribution label to verso Stamp referring to restoration treatment by Gustav D. Kli...

John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; Lot 11. Fine Art Society; Private Collection This marvellous up to scale Ewbank is full of light and warmth and almost certainly his greatest work of the sort rarely - if ever - seen on the market. John W. Ewbank (4 May 1799–28 November 1847), was an English-born landscape and marine painter largely operational from Scotland. The Humber river is a large tidal estuary on the east coast of Northern England. Life Ewbank was born at Darlington on 4 May 1799, the son of Michael Ewbank, an innkeeper. He was adopted as a child by a wealthy uncle who lived at Wycliffe, on the banks of the River Tees, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Intended for the Roman Catholic priesthood, he was sent to Ushaw College, from which he absconded. In 1813 Ewbank was apprenticed to Thomas Coulson, an ornamental painter in Newcastle. In around 1816 he moved with Coulson to Edinburgh, where he had some lessons with Alexander Nasmyth. He found work both as a painter and a teacher. He was nominated in 1830 one of the foundation members of the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1833 he is listed as living at 7 Union Street on the eastern fringe of the New Town in Edinburgh. Works His sketches from nature were especially admired, and a series of 51 drawings of Edinburgh by him were engraved by W. H. Lizars for James Browne's Picturesque Views of Edinburgh (1825). He also made a reputation with cabinet pictures of banks of rivers, coast scenes, and marine subjects. As an illustrator he illustrated some early editions of Scott's Waverley Novels and one edition of Gilbert White...

Originally painted for Louis XV's mistress Madame de Pompadour, this sensuous work of voluptuous bathing nudes is a copy of Boucher's "The Four Seasons...

This evocative evening view of Visby by Axel Lindman captures Visby in the warm, fading light of the setting sun. Rendered with atmospheric sensitivity, the silhouette of Visby’s med...

➡️Luminous - beautiful Landscape⬅️ ⭐Structural Analysis⭐ This painting features a serene landscape from 19th century ⏩Windmill as Central Symbol: The windmill is a quintessential...

This small oil painting on board (21.5 x 33 cm) is a rare early work by Swedish landscape painter Carl Johansson (1863–1944). Painted during the artist’s 1894 travels to the Canary I...

A beautiful 19th century French impressionist oil on canvas depicting a tranquil river landscape with lone traveller by Alexandre Charles Joseph Gittard. Excellent quality and atmo...

Study of a Semi Nude Man holding Sword French School, late 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 24 inches canvas: 29 x 23 inches condition: very good provenance: ...

This compelling full-length figure study depicts a girl dressed in traditional Russian folk attire sitting on a chair. Likely painted by a Russian artist in the second half of the 19...

The Artists Model French School, late 19th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 24 inches canvas: 29 x 23 inches condition: very good provenance: private collection, P...

Luigi Morgari (Italian, 1857–1935) The Nun Oil on canvas mounted on board Signed lower right 14 x 12 inches 21.5 x 19.5 inches, framed Luigi Morgari was an Italian painter, primaril...

English painter (19th century) - King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog. 50 x 65 cm without frame, 61 x 77 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a gilded wooden frame. Cond...

The painting titled Portrait of a Boy in Profile, likely by Friedrich Wasmann (1805–1886), exemplifies the refined portraiture characteristic of the Biedermeier period. Executed in o...

A really charming study of a ewe standing proudly in the foreground of an English rural landscape with a country church off in the distance. Painted in a naive yet very appealing sty...

Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Headpiece French/ Swiss, dated 1855 signed oil on canvas, framed dated 1855 framed: 34 x 27 inches canvas: 32 x 25 inches Provenance: private coll...

"Walking Among the Backyard" is a mesmerizing antique oil painting on canvas that transports viewers to the elegant world of 18th-century Europe. The artwork depicts a European lady ...

Victorian Marine Seascape Large Oil Painting of Pure Seas and Shimmering Light by the absolute Master of Pure Seas Paintings. This is a beautiful, ethereal work by Henry Moore (THE Henry Moore and not the famous Sculptor!). The seascape we have for sale is an exquisite example of Moore’s sea-painting (he began painting the sea in the late 1860s), this, produced at the height of his fame and talents, it was painted in 1891. In it he captures the rolling waves as they catch the light and conveys a cool beauty within this deceptively simple composition. There may be a hint of a vessel in the background but maybe it is a trick of the light!! The seagulls dance in the foreground. Moore manages to straddle two enormous art...

John Edmund Califano, an American artist born in the late 19th century, was known for his remarkable skills in capturing the beauty of everyday life through his paintings. Califano'...

Head Portrait of Jack Russell Terrier Dog English School, 19th century signed oil on canvas, framed dated 1895 framed: 16.25 x 14.25 inches canvas: 12 x 10 inches Provenance: privat...

Born in Marseille in the South of France, Fabius Brest studied initially with Émile Loubon in Marseille and subsequently with the Constant Troyon in Paris. Brest travelled to Turkey ...

A superb example of a Barbizon inspired landscape painted by the "Catford Corot" from the late 19th Century. This very striking image shows the artist at the absolute peak of his abi...

The Cornish Fisherman Signed by David W. Haddon (British, flourished end of the 19th century) Oil on board, framed framed: 13 x 11 inches board: 10 x 8 inches Provenance: Private col...

John Frederick Herring Snr (Surrey 1795-1863 Kent) 'The Ameer, an Arabian' and 'Nautilus' Signed and dated 'J.F.Herring. Senr./1842' lower right Inscribed 'The Ameer./An Arabian' low...

Anonymous (English School) Prize Bull Portrait, mid-19th century Oil on canvas, housed in a figured maple frame This striking and endearing portrait of a prize bull stands as a test...

⭐Portrait of two dachshund dogs ⭐ Serie: Where is my body 07? ➡️Hunt family⬅️ In the artistic world, animals have always been key protagonists in expressing the power and beauty o...

French late 19th century Impressionist oil on board landscape. To the other side of the board is a further river landscape (see separate listing) A charming depiction of a cottage b...

One wonderful thing about this painting is its light. It’s pitch-perfect: if it were a tad darker, it would be gloomy; a tad lighter, and it there would be less to discover. The joy ...

This 13.5" x 28.5" oil on canvas painting is a seascape, painted in an Impressionistic style. The orientation of the painting is horizontal, the length being more than double the hei...

ARTIST: George Henry Grenville Manton (1855-1932) English TITLE: "A Sketch From Life" MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 86cm x 76cm inc frame CONDITION: original condition, images taken i...

Signed lower left corner Painting Size: 9.13″ x 18.20″ Frame Size: 14.13″ x 20.13″ Francis Augustus Silva (1835-1886) was a prominent American artist renowned for his remarkable ability to paint boats and seascapes...

A Surprising Visit" by Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) invites viewers into a sumptuous journey through 19th-century European luxury. Eduardo León Garrido, a distinguished Spanish artist born in 1856 and leaving an artistic legacy until 1949, displayed a remarkable ability to capture the essence of his time through his brushstrokes. This antique masterpiece, rendered in oil on panel and measuring 22 1/2 x 29 3/4 inches, unveils a world of opulence within a Royal European...

Fitz Henry Lane....Americas Earliest Marine Master Painter The clipper ship "Northern Light" was painted about 1850-51. It was hung in the India House...

This stunning British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite Royal Academy exhibited oil painting is by noted historical female artist and suffragette Jessie MacGregor. She was tutored by Lord Frederick Leighton at the Royal Academy art schools in the 1870's and his influence can be seen here. Painted in 1892 and exhibited that year, the subject matter is when Dante, (1265-1321) later an Italian Florentine poet, first met Beatrice, the love of his life when he was nine. They met in a gathering at her father's palazzo in Florence. She was a few months younger than Dante and dressed in a crimson dress. They never actually spoke for another nine years although Dante often observed her. They were both married off during this time, as was the custom then and Beatrice died aged only 24. Dante remained devoted to Beatrice for the rest of his life and she was his principal inspiration for much of his well known work, such as La Vita Nuova (The New Life) and La Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy). (see below biography for more details on Dante and Beatrice). This stunning Pre-Raphaelite oil painting depicts Beatrice kneeling on the grass, holding flowers and gazing up at Dante as he stands beside her, hands over her head, perhaps miming crowning her. Other children and their maids dance around them. Beyond them is a Florentine garden with beautiful arches and some figures to the right. To the left one can glimpse the landscape under a summer's sky. MacGregor has portrayed superb detail in the figures expressions and clothing with rich red and gold tones and the vivid blue sky echoing in the little boy's tunic. The brushwork is fantastic. MacGregor painted some fantastic paintings in her time, many of which were exhibited and now hang in art galleries. This painting is a superb example of her work, with excellent provenance and would grace any wall. Signed twice 'Jessie Macgregor/1892' lower right. Provenance. Anon. sale, Sotheby's, Belgravia, 11 December 1972, lot 195. Exhibited London, Royal Academy, 1892, no. 905 entitled In the Childhood of Dante. From this time forward love ruled my heart. Literature Royal Academy Illustrated, 1892, p. 78. Condition. Oil on canvas, 65 inches by 35 inches and in good condition. Frame. Housed in a gilt frame with ornate flower corners and reeded edge, 87 inches by 57 inches, in good condition. Jessie MacGregor (1847–1919) was a British painter. She was born in Liverpool to a Scottish father, Alexander (1820-1898) and Liverpudlian mother, Sarah (1820-1894). She had an older brother and 7 younger siblings. MacGregor first learned drawing at the drawing academy in Liverpool run by her grandfather Andrew Hunt, a landscape painter. Her mother taught her to use water colours. Her parents went to live in London and she began to study painting there, becoming a pupil at the Royal Academy Schools in 1870 for seven years where her teachers were Lord Leighton, P. H. Calderon, R.A., and John Pettie, R.A. She won a gold medal at the Royal Academy for history painting in December 1871, the prescribed subject being An Act of Mercy. She was the second woman after Louisa Starr's gold medal in 1867, and the last woman to do so until 1909. She first exhibited at the RA whilst still a student, in 1871. She continued with a historical genre when history paintings were broadening their reach towards literature and romance. Her subjects were almost always women or children. MacGregor was made an Academician for the Liverpool Academy of Art in 1874. By 1880 she was using a studio on Elm Tree Road and exhibiting regularly at the Royal Academy. in 1884 her brother Archibald also started working from this address and they both had paintings at the RA that year. In 1888 she moved studio to Hill Road St John's Wood. In 1892 MacGregor had two painting at the RA, a portrait of Miss Phyllis Eden and our painting, In the Childhood of Dante. This was described as a fresh bit of Italian Childhood and harmonious colour grouping by the Western Daily Press. Portraits rarely got a mention in the papers but narrative works were much more popular. She lectured widely for the Victorian University extension scheme at the Arts Clubs of Liverpool, the National Gallery and Leighton House museum and other regional centres. MacGregor had a studio in Chalcot Gardens Hampstead from 1900 and began to get involved with women's issues. In 1904 she was on the committee of the Lyceum Club London along side Henrietta...

Gorgeous panoramic sunset landscape by unknown artist, ca. 1850. Oil on canvas measuring 20 x 34 inches. Depicted are the Catskill Mountains facing west from somewhere in Dutchess County NY...

Attributed to Samuel Henry Alken (British, 1810–1894) Fox Hunting Scene, ca. 1850 Oil on canvas, housed in an antique maple frame A spirited cavalcade of riders and hounds charges t...

Elegant Lady in Interior French School, circa 1890's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 27 x 21.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: very good condition F...

The Rat Catchers! by Edward Armfield (British 1817-1896)) oil on canvas, framed framed: 35.5 x 30.5 inches canvas: 30 x 25 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: o...

This stunning British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite Royal Academy exhibited oil painting is by note female Suffragette artist Emily Mary Osborn. Painted in 1877 it was exhibited at the RA...

"Mist Rising in the Highlands" Scottish Loch scene with deer by Frank Hider (c. 1861–1933) signed, titled verso oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 24 inches canvas: 12 x 20 ...

The English Rural Landscape by Charles Collins (British, circa 1870's) signed & dated oil on canvas, framed framed: 17 x 24 inches canvas: 12 x 18 inches Provenance: private collecti...

Romantic, pre Raphaelite painting titled 'Cinderella', this oil on canvas painting is in the Victorian period after a painting noted to be in the collection of Sir Andrews Lloyd Webb...

Rural Victorian Landscape English School, 19th century signed 'G. Thompson' oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 28 inches canvas: 16 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, France...

Romantic 19th century painting of a peaceful countryside scenery depicting a family of sheep with their little lambs and goats by the Scottish artist Joseph Denovan Adam. Joseph Den...

Flowers & Birds Nest by Oliver Clare (English, 1853-1927) signed lower right oil on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 13.5 inches canvas: 8 x 5.5 inches Provenance: private collection, S...

Raja Ravi Varma - Laxmi, 19 x 14 inches Oleograph with embellishments, Circa (Unframed & Delivered) Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was an Indian painter and artist...

Head Portrait of a Dog English School, 19th century oleograph on paper on board, framed glass covered framed: 13 x 11.5 inches board: 9.5 x 8 inches Provenance: private collection, E...

Victorian Marine Oil Painting depicting an Old Prison Hulk and other Shipping at Sunset on the Medway in England. Thornley remains a staple of the British Maritime Painting...

“Mom and Her Kids,” an exquisite oil painting on canvas by Gaetano Chierici, also known as La Maschera, captures a timeless domestic scene with remarkable attention to detail and emo...

William John Huggins (1781-1845) A Ship in Two Positions Off Dover oil on canvas Unsigned 33 x 45 inches, inc. frame William John Huggins, of wh...

This striking 19th-century painting signed "A. Malevolti 1877 Florence" is a fine example of the trompe l’oeil tradition, in which artists skillfully render imagery that "tricks the ...

➡️Luminous - beautiful Landscape⬅️ ⭐Structural Analysis⭐ This painting features a serene landscape from 19th century ⏩Windmill as Central Symbol: The windmill is a quintessential...

Antique French realist flower still life painting by Jules Edouard Diart (1840 - 1890) . Oil on canvas. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a period go...

Portrait of a Lady with her Pet Dog French School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 36 x 28 inches canvas: 29 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, France Conditi...

Antique tonalist river landscape painting. Oil on canvas. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a gold giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and en...

Set of 12 Botanical Watercolors, framed in oak wood frames English School, circa 1830's-1840's period 12 x watercolors on artist paper mounted ont...

The Jewish Bridge antique Dutch School, after the 1660's oil painting by Rembrandt (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam) oil painting on canvas, framed in its antique gilt frame with ornate mould...

English painter (dated 1873) - Mountain landscape with lake. 51 x 77 cm. Old oil painting on canvas, without frame. - Work signed indistinctly and dated lower left: "W. C ... 1873"...

The Country Lane English School, circa 1830's period oil on panel, framed in period antique gilt frame framed: 19 x 17 inches board: 14 x 13 inches Provenance: private collection, En...

A charismatic portrait depicting a hunter on the trail, paused, hand out in hesitation as he strains to hear something in the underbrush. Unsigned. Presented in a distressed gilt fra...

Antony Rives, Portrait of the brother of the artist, 1888 Titled "A mon frère" (to my brother) dated and signed upper left Oil on canvas 61 x 50 cm In its vintage frame : 71 x 59 c...

This work by Harry B. Tallman is a pertinent example of his vividly alive works portraying two English Setter Puppies with in a barn filled with hay. The details are truly exquisite,...

ntonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen’s Portrait of the Screw-Steamer Pennland in New York Harbor captures the grandeur of maritime travel in the late 19th century. The painting depicts the Pennland, a majestic steamship, cutting through the waters of New York Harbor with billowing smoke rising from its funnel. The vessel is painted with Jacobsen’s signature precision, showcasing the intricate details of its hull, rigging, and deck structures. The serene yet powerful presence of the ship is set against a dynamic harbor scene, where smaller vessels dot the waters and the soft hues of the sky reflect on the gentle waves. Jacobsen’s expert use of perspective and lighting lends a sense of depth and realism, making the viewer feel as though they are witnessing the ship’s arrival firsthand. As one of the most prolific maritime painters of his time, Jacobsen played a crucial role in documenting the golden age of steam travel. His works, including this detailed portrait of the Pennland, not only celebrate the engineering feats of the era but also serve as historical records of significant vessels. The transition from sail to steam was a defining moment in maritime history, and Jacobsen’s meticulous paintings capture this evolution with remarkable accuracy. His contributions to the maritime art movement remain invaluable, preserving the legacy of the great ships that once traversed the world’s oceans. Provenance: Reference and notes: Antonio Jacobsen - The Checklist: Paintings and Sketches by Antonio N.G. Jacobsen (1850-1921) by Harold S. Sniffen (N.Y. and Newport News...

Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly. Appears to read "Harriet .....". Very nicely painted and a wonderful subject. Ha...

Study for Ruth Gathering Wheat The Painting is monogrammed bottom left side Provenance: Notes: This is the full scale version of Ruth in Pharoah's Fields exhibited at the Royal Academy (now lost). Exhibited at the Bristol Art Museum, Birmingham UK Private Collection, Detroit, MI Description: Sir Edwin Long (1829-1891) was a renowned British painter known for his historical and Orientalist artworks. Born in Bath, England, Long displayed exceptional artistic talent from an early age. He received formal training at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where he honed his skills and developed his distinctive style. One of Long’s oil paintings...

Victorian Oil Painting of a Blacksmith Forge with Figures and a Horse in a Smithy Interior. Small Oil on Panel in its original gilt frame in excellent condition. A real find, depic...

Raja Ravi Varma - Untitled (Lord Rama’s reunion) Oleograph 14.5 x 10.1 inches, Circa ( Framed & Delivered ) Raja Ravi Varma (29 April 1848 – 2 October 1906) was an Indian painter an...

The Young Officer English School, 19th century oil painting on board, framed in very fine quality antique gilt frame framed: 17 x 14.5 inches board: 12 x 9 inches condition: very goo...

This small, tenderly rendered painting— titled The Poor Girl (Den fattiga flickan)—offers a rare glimpse into Julius Kronberg’s early period, when he w...

A striking 19th-century oil depicting Robert Peel of Knowlmere. Presented in a gilt frame. Unsigned. On board.

Carl Flodman (1863-1888) Swede A Harbor Scene from 1884 oil on wood panel signed and dated C.Flodman 84 unframed: 13 x 21 cm (5 1/8 x 8 1/4 in) framed: 29 x 37.5 cm (11 3/8 x 14 3/...

This superb Scottish Impressionist Victorian expansive landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Farquharson. Painted in 1887 it is entitled verso Mayday on the Annan....

This dramatic religious painting depicts the crucifixion, with Jesus on the cross surrounded by mourning figures in vibrant robes. Above Christ on the cross, the Latin inscription IN...

Classical Landscape oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 37 inches canvas : 19 x 27 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: the frame is exceptionally fragile and vulnerab...