High Victorian Wall Decorations

Produced by the preeminent John Frederick Herring Jr., this oil on canvas painting, “Horses, Ducks, and Roosters,” depicts a pastoral scene characteristic of Victorian nostalgia. Fol...

A captivating and finely executed 19th-century English still life painting, rendered in oil on wood panel, depicting an abundant bouquet of mixed flowers in a terracotta urn. This hi...

Titled Mus Musculus, Linn. Common Mouse, Male, Female and Young, Second printing 1846, Plate XC. This illustration is a hand-colored stone lithograph drawn by J.J. Audubon and printe...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this old faded and frayed Antique Circa 1880 Tapestry depicting Watteau-Esque figures after Antoine Watteau ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of enormous 7'9 feet tall Portraits of Sir James Fortescue Flannery and Lady Flannery by ...

A large and beautiful three quarter length portrait of a partly seated lady her hat over one arm holding a bouquet of flowers, the other arm held upward holding a branch of a tree. This original oil on canvas by the British artist Laurence Koe, (1863-1913), is signed on the lower right and dated 1905. Lawrence E. Koe was a portrait painter and sculptor. He is listed as living in Brighton when he first exhibited at The Royal Academy in 1891, but by 1894 he had moved to London where he appears to have settled for the remainder of his life. Koe exhibited widely; over twenty times at The Royal Academy, but also at the R.O.I, The Royal Society of Artists in Birmingham and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Most of his exhibited works were portraits, and among his sitters were the wives of fellow artists Harold Speed RP (1872-1957) and Harold Piffard (fl. 1895-1899). In 1896 Koe exhibited “Venus and Tännhauser” at the Royal Academy, now in the permanent collection in the Brighton Museum and Art and he showed a painting of Sappho two years later. He clearly shows the influence of other artists working at the same time, notably Singer Sargent, Arthur Hacker RA (1858-1919) and Herbert James Draper...

A large carved painted wood crest once mounted over a public building in the British isles. Featuring a lion and unicorn flanked by a shield featuring the quartered arms of Ireland, ...

Pair of beautifully painted oil portraits of a mid-Victorian English couple. Portrayed from the chest up, the lady looks directly at the painter, showing an elaborate hair style wove...

Presented is an original 1893 etching by George Aikman, after an original watercolor by John Smart. This composition depicts golfers, accompanied by young caddies and families, playi...

Antique Victorian Shadow Box with Floral Wreath C1890 Measures - 26.75"H x 24.75"W x 4.5"D A finely crafted antique shadow box featuring an intric...

This unique and very well executed portrait of a mid 19th century couple done in silhouettes is adhered to glass as in Verre Eglomise with a very charming drawing of a parlor in the ...

The Victorian Rococo giltwood top of mirror frame is hand-carved with flowers, leaves and scrolls. The centre oval contains two birds without stretched wings and a nest and eggs...

2.25-inch fitter globe, These bell-shaped, glass shades have a frosted lace pattern on the 75% near the opening, and the 25% clear glass with clear holes in the lace creates a lovely...

Victorian pressed tin cherub corbel pair. Absolutely stunning construction, these 150 year old embellishments are held in place by a wooden bracket that a...

Beautifully painted oil on canvas in its period and original giltwood frame, the canvas relined and the frame completely restored. Of note in the painting are the peacock feather in...

Giovanni Antonio Raggi (Italian, late 19th century) Scene depicting and hookah smoker. Watercolor and gouache on paper. sight: 14 by 20 ¾ inches Frame: 23 by 30 inches

A square framed silhouette of a horse and buggy with two women passengers. Silhouette art has become a timeless way to decorate. This piece features a ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning 1860 Silk Embroidery based on the 1598 Annibale Carracci oil painting of "The Three Mary's Waiting At The Tomb" I will include the full history of the original art work below, this silk sampler can be see as displayed in the National Trust (Picture included) its is a super fine example of this type of work. The frame has exhibition glass which refracts the light, its the reason the colours have stayed so vibrant The condition is as you can see in the pictures which is sublime, it was complete by the hand of a master for sure, the frame has some small losses but otherwise its exquisite Just to confirm, the pictures included of the oil painting and print are not included in the sale, they are for reference only Dimensions Height:- 61.5cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 5.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask DETAILS OF THE ORIGINALS WORKS The Three Marys at the Tomb, The Three Marys or The Pious Women at Christ's Tomb is a 1598 oil-on-canvas painting by the Italian Baroque artist Annibale Carracci, now in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, which acquired it in 1836. The painting was commissioned by Lelio Pasqualini (1549–1611), a native of Bologna then resident in Rome, where he was a canon at Santa Maria Maggiore. Its unusual composition may be linked to Pasqualini's antiquarian interests – he owned one of the most notable collections of the time. It is one of the best examples of Annibale's synthesis of the artists then active in Rome, as also seen in The Loves of the Gods frescoes around 1600 In this work we specifically see the influence of classical sculpture and Raphael, particularly the latter's cartoons for the Vatican tapestries. It is typical of Annibale's style in Rome but still linked to his early style – Mary Magdalene's red and gold dress...

A rare 19th-century painting of the Horsefair at the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland Follower of Rosa Bonheur, oil on canvas indistinctive collector wax seals verso. 19th-Century...

19th Century Victorian Bronze Relief Sculpture of Bacchus on an Oak Plaque.

Presenting a fabulous and very rare set of original mid-19th century Chromolithograph Engravings by John Frederick Herring Snr from circa 1850. The exci...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original late 19th century extra large Flemish oil painting, signed A Apoeie depicting a nice nature scene in front of the sea. A ...

19th English Victorian color lithograph print titled 'Eminent Women' with the faces of prominent women crowded together in a large oval, in the original giltwood frame. Unusual and v...

Mountainous landscape with stream by California artist Meyer Straus 1831- 1905. Straus was bon in Germany. He moved to the states and lived in multiple st...

English Victorian Seascape of Boys Shrimping, Attributed to Matthew Thompson (British, 19th Century), Signed “MT” and Dated 1872 A charming English Victorian coastal genre painting ...

A beautiful set of Country House Billiard rules manufactured circa 1875 by Cox & Yeman of London, consisting of The Rules of Billiards, The Rules of Pyramid Pool and The Rules of Lif...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Dutch oil painting of an elderly man in a winter scene by R Tuiy A very good looking and decorative oil painting, this is ...

This handsome pair of 19th century hand-colored Lithographs of ducks is by John Gould and HC Richter and are titled "Casarca Tadornoides: Eyton" and "Nyroca Ferina." Site line 14 inc...

Matched Pair Framed Silk Needleworks of allegorical style , with printed and embroidered aspects. Likely to have been produced during the height of Victorian England.

“The Allegory of Civilization: A Historical Collage of Progress and Virtue” This monumental and highly unusual large-scale decoupage tableau—measuring 44.25 inches wide by 35 inches high—is an extraordinary and densely composed visual compendium of 18th- and 19th-century figures of global significance. Executed in a monochrome palette with light hand-tinting, the work comprises hundreds of individual portrait engravings and narrative vignettes intricately collaged together to form a panoramic composition of historical, cultural, scientific, literary, and military figures, interspersed with allegorical and architectural elements. This form of assemblage is rooted in the 19th-century practice of *papiers collés* and popular scrapbooking traditions, but this work surpasses decorative craft in both ambition and intellectual scope, bordering on the encyclopedic. The hand-cut images appear to have been culled from period illustrated books and engraved portrait sources—most notably from publications such as *The Illustrated London News*, *Harper’s Weekly*, and *The Eclectic Magazine*—as well as engraved frontispieces and serialized pictorial histories. The result is a vast visual lexicon of Enlightenment and Romantic thought, likely intended as a celebration of moral, intellectual, and national achievement. At the composition’s apex, presiding over the assembled figures, is a classically draped winged allegory—possibly *Fame* or *Liberty*—holding a trumpet and laurel branch. The mountainous background, waterfalls, architectural ruins, and pastoral settings lend the piece a theatrical and didactic ambiance, evoking 19th-century didascalic panoramas. A partial identification of historical figures visible in the composition includes: * **George Washington** – Posed centrally, gesturing outward with one hand; he appears multiple times in the scene and is shown in both military uniform and formal dress. * **Napoleon Bonaparte** – Recognizable by his uniform, bicorne hat, and stern gaze; appears in profile and frontal portraits. * **Benjamin Franklin** – Seen holding a scroll; a common figure in Enlightenment iconography. * **William Shakespeare** – Near the lower central register; recognizable from the famous Chandos portrait derivative. * **Johann Wolfgang von Goethe** and **Friedrich Schiller** – Likely placed in the literary cluster with other Germanic figures. * **Florence Nightingale** – Shown in nurse’s cap and shawl, likely near a grouping of women in medical service. * **Queen Victoria** and **Prince Albert** – Appearing in regalia, along with a number of courtly figures. * **Ludwig van Beethoven**, **Franz Liszt**, and **Niccolò...

A framed, over-painted Chromolithograph on canvas, a portrait of a young girl, circa 1880 -1890. The original oil painting was painted by Philipp Hoyall, (1816-1876) a German-Polish...

An oil painting on board of a coastal scene, depicting bathers and their changing tents on a beach. The painting is framed in a walnut veneered frame and features a rocky shoreline i...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL Pair of classic Original Victorian British Oils on Canvas of River and Forest Scenes. Unsigned, Oils on Canvas featuring river and forest scenes. Both in the...

Two original English watercolor/drawings circa 1854,1855, Ellen Dumbleton, from her sketchbook, Humble House and Summer house, Hall Grove. Beautifully pr...

Done in England in the middle of the Victorian Period, this very substantial original oil painting on canvas is done by noted British artist Claude Hayes. The painting depicts a mars...

We are delighted to offer for sale this massive original late 19th century extra large Flemish oil painting, signed Q Jihuitog depicting a nice na...

A framed, over-painted Chromolithograph on canvas, a portrait of a young girl, circa 1880 -1890. The original oil painting was painted by Philipp Hoyall, (1816-1876) a German-Polish...

Atmospheric Blacksmith Forge Interior by Edvard Petersen, signed by monogram This magnificent late 19th-century painting of an atmospheric blacksmith forge interior is by the renowned realist Danish painter Edvard Petersen. Depicting a richly detailed industrial workshop scene, it is a remarkable example of Danish realism. As an authentic Edvard Petersen painting, it showcases the artist’s dedication to portraying the lives of craftsmen and workers in the late 1800s. If you are an art collector or enthusiast seeking to purchase an original blacksmith interior artwork, this vintage realism painting not only holds artistic value but also represents an essential piece of Danish heritage art. Below, we explore the painting’s intricate details, its historical context, and Edvard Petersen's life. 1. Artwork Overview: A Glimpse into the Industrial Past This vintage painting of a blacksmith’s forge reflects the hardworking spirit of the late 19th century. The atmospheric industrial art is meticulously rendered with a keen eye for lighting, texture, and realism. Key aspects of this Danish blacksmith workshop artwork include: Industrial Setting: The painting captures the interior of a blacksmith workshop, filled with well-used tools and the dim glow of the forge. Lighting Mastery: The late 19th-century atmospheric blacksmith interior is defined by its masterful use of light and shadow. The forge fire creates a vivid, warm glow, contrasting with the cooler daylight filtering through a window. Human Element: The blacksmith figures appear in dynamic postures, emphasising the laborious nature of their craft. The workers’ silhouettes against the glow of the fire add depth and dimension. Textural Details: The texture of worn wood, metal tools, and stone flooring is painstakingly realistic, typical of Edvard Petersen’s style. 2. Artistic Style and Techniques A. Realism and Atmosphere As a prominent Danish realist painting, this work exemplifies the realist tradition for which Petersen is known. His choice of subdued, earthy tones highlights the authentic industrial atmosphere. The blend of warm, fiery hues with darker, shadowy tones creates a dramatic and contemplative mood. B. Composition and Structure The composition follows a well-organised structure, with: Foreground Elements: Anvil, tools, and a large wooden barrel. Middle Ground: Figures working at the forge and a workbench. Background: The illuminated workshop window and hanging tools. Colour Palette: Predominantly browns, greys, and ochres with contrasting fiery highlights. Lighting Effect: The combination of natural and artificial lighting enhances the sense of depth and space. 3. Significance of the Painting A. Cultural Context This late 19th-century blacksmith painting...

We are delighted to offer this lovely Napoleon III circa 1860 hand made in France, extra large Embroidered Tapestry A very good looking and decorative piece in the original ebonis...

An elegant black and white engraving of an aristocratic Victorian lady outfitted in period attire, framed handsomely with wide black mat and ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand carved giltwood Caryatid statue A truly stunning piece, very decorative, its nicely ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1860 French stained glass window A good looking well made and decorative piece, I b...

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1880 wall hanging mirror depicting an elegant lady in Victorian dress A good looking, well made and decorative piec...