Items Similar to Théodore Fort (1810–1896) - Pair of Watercolours - Elegant Ladies on Horseback
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Théodore Fort (1810–1896) - Pair of Watercolours - Elegant Ladies on Horseback
$1,726.18per item
£1,281.94per item
€1,450per item
CA$2,372.86per item
A$2,645.10per item
CHF 1,392.21per item
MX$32,066.07per item
NOK 17,725.48per item
SEK 16,480.40per item
DKK 11,038.95per item
Quantity
About the Item
Théodore Fort (French, 1810–1896)
Femmes à cheval pendant leur chasse à courre — Pair of Watercolours - Ladies on horseback during a hunt.
Each signed lower left
Image size: 18 × 23 cm
Framed size: 32.5 × 39.5 cm
A charming pair of equestrian hunting scenes by Théodore Fort, depicting elegantly dressed women on horseback during a chasse à courre (French stag or fox hunt). One composition shows a rider on a dark bay horse accompanied by a hunting dog, set in a soft rural landscape. The other captures a dynamic side view of a rider on a spirited, dappled grey mount, executing a lively movement across a field.
Executed in delicate watercolour, both works display Fort’s refined draughtsmanship and sensitivity to light, equine anatomy, and 19th-century sporting fashion. The figures and horses are rendered with precision, yet the atmospheric backgrounds retain a painterly softness, evoking the romanticism of the hunt.
Signed in the lower left of each sheet and presented in period gilt frames with mounts.
About the Artist:
Théodore Fort (1810–1896) was a French painter and watercolourist celebrated for his equestrian and military subjects. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1842 onwards and gained a reputation for his accurate yet expressive depictions of horses and riders, often in hunting or cavalry contexts. His works appealed to both French and British collectors during the 19th century, with examples held in public and private collections.
This pair offers a rare opportunity to acquire two companion pieces by an accomplished 19th-century French sporting artist, perfect for collectors of equestrian art and lovers of the hunt.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The watercolours are in very good original condition and remain as they were framed in antiquity. The frames have undergone some very minor superficial restoration.
- Seller Location:TEYJAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9098246204192
About the Seller
4.8
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2023
32 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: TEYJAT, France
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllLithograph Le Poney after Alfred de Dreux, coloured by Loeillot et Ciceri c1840
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Framed Lithograph of the original water colour painting titled Le Poney, cataloged as Inv. MCR 104 on page 55 of Marie-Christine Renauld's cabinet raisonne L'univers d'Alfred de Dreu...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paper
Louis VALLET (1856-1940) Side-saddle horse rider, watercolour, signed 1895
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Louis VALLET (1856-1940)
Side-saddle lady rider jumping a fence. The rider wearing period dress with a white polka dot veil.
Watercolour signed and dated lower right - 1895.
Size: 38...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
After Alfred de DREUX Amazone on her horse - Painting Oil on canvas 19th Century
By Alfred de Dreux
Located in TEYJAT, FR
After Alfred de DREUX Amazone wearing a beret on her grey horse - 19th Century
Provenance: This striking painting appears in the Catalogue raisonne curated by Marie-Christine RENAUL...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
La Petite Course No. 9 Horse racing - Oil on Canvas after Alfred de Dreux. c1842
By Alfred de Dreux
Located in TEYJAT, FR
La Petite Course No. 9": Oil on Canvas after Alfred de Dreux.
"La Petite Course" translates to "The Little Race" and was a series of paintings focusing on horse races, a popular pas...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
John Frederick II HERRING (1815-1907) - Young boy with a pony and his dogs
By John Frederick Herring Jr
Located in TEYJAT, FR
John Frederick II HERRING (British 1815-1907) - "Young boy with a pony and his dogs". Oil on panel signed lower right, partially legible date "1885" (?) and also having a later name...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$7,857 Sale Price
20% Off
The Start of the Race - French School, 19th Century Oil on Panel
Located in TEYJAT, FR
The Start of the Race - French School, 19th Century, Framed Oil on Panel in the style of de Dreux and Herring.
A skilful and colourful depiction by the artist of the start of a hors...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$638 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Vintage Watercolor Painting of Hunters on Horses
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian watercolor painting of two hunters on horses under glass in a gold and black rectangular frame.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Watercolor Painting of Hunters on Horses with Dogs
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian watercolor painting of two hunters on horses accompanied by dogs under glass in a gold and black rectangular frame.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Watercolors of Knights Hunting
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of French watercolors of knights hunting during a break.
A moment of peace and nature: naturally painted by a woman..
Signed Jeanne Bourgailh -
I chose a thin but precious frame...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,142 / set
1930's France, Pair of Signed Eugène Pechaubès Hand-Colored Cavalry Prints
By Eugene Pechaubes
Located in Morristown, NJ
Artist: Eugène Pechaubès (French, 1890–1967)
Titles: India – Body Guards – Officer and 1er Empire Garde Impériale – Trompette du 2e Lanciers
Medium: Offset lithographs or gravure wit...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Empire Revival Prints
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
18th Century French Provincial Watercolor
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century French Provincial Watercolor. Depicting a Lady and Gentleman riding horses in the original gilt frame, circa 1790.
Pencil and watercolor on toned paper.
Sight Size: 8"...
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Timeless Equestrian Elegance: Paul Magne De La Croix's 1900 Watercolor
Located in New York, NY
Captivating scene of a gentleman gracefully mounted on horseback, skillfully brought to life by artist Paul Magne De La Croix. Created in the year 1900, th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Wood