High Victorian Wall Decorations

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Signed Tiffany & Co. antique Victorian solid bronze French wall clock with an elaborate figural cast bronze case depicting at the top, a maiden holding a wreath from an outstretched hand, and a trumpet in the other. Under the clock's movement itself is a very well executed bronze depiction of Bacchus. Surrounding and accenting these two central sculptural elements to this clock case are a series of finely detailed leaf and vine motif decorations. The French chiming clock...

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...

Featuring a Playful Scene From our Ceramics collection, we are pleased to offer this KPM Porcelain Plaque Mother and Child. The KPM plaque framed within the original gesso frame wi...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

This captivating artwork, Framed Signed John Louis Brown (1829-1890) Autour du Lac Oil on Board, presents a refined lakeside scene brimming with elegance and charm. The composition f...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 lovely circa 1880 hand carved giltwood Caryatid statue A truly stunning piece, very decorative, its nicely ...

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...

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...

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...

Presented is an original 1865 engraving Pres. Lincoln and Family, depicting the Lincoln family in April of 1865. The artist Francis Schell painted the original work, A. B. Walter eng...

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...

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...

A group of three Antique Botanical Prints custom framed with an interesting floating effect. The sculpted frames have an antique Creme paint finish and relate well to the muted Musta...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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