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Style: Victorian
Large Classical Bird Color Print After John James Audubon, American Magpie
Located in Cirencester, GB
Classical bird print,
after John James Audubon,
printed by Harry N. Abrams, Publishers, New York
unframed, 17 x 14 inches color print on paper
condition: very good
provenance:...
Category
20th Century Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Painting of St Ives Cornwall Water Colour Pictures
By Maurice Randall
Located in Staffordshire, GB
St Ives Water Colour Painting Cornwall 19th Century England by Maurice Randall (1865-1950)
Fisherman gathered around the notice board on Smeatons Pier, Saint Ives, Cornwall showing b...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Pen and Ink Drawing in a Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian pen and ink drawing of stylized figures in a gilt wood frame.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
19th Century Oil Painting of a French Victorian Lady with a Black Hat Framed
Located in Queens, NY
19th century gilt framed oil painting portrait of lady wearing black hat and blue striped dress.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century Set of 8
Located in Seaford, GB
19th Century Botanical Engravings: A Timeless Art Form
The Legacy of John Curtis and 19th-Century Botanical Engravings
🖋 Provenance Story – 19th Century Botanical Engravings with ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Botanical Engravings by John Curtis 19th century
Located in Seaford, GB
19th Century Botanical Engravings: A Timeless Art Form
The Legacy of John Curtis and 19th-Century Botanical Engravings
🖋 Provenance Story – 19th Century Botanical Engravings with ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th Century English Oil On Canvas Of A Winter Scene In An Elaborate Gilt Frame
Located in Dublin, IE
A very impressive 19th century oil on canvas painting of an English landscape in winter, depicting a frozen river to the centre and two men hunting to the side of the river, a church...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood
Pair of English Victorian Brass Horse Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian (19/20th century) brass horse racing wall plaques with walnut frames.
Category
20th Century Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
"Conway Bay Low Water" by Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel, signed and dated 1894 in the lower left and inscribed on the reverse. The frame measures 15.25" x 19.25".
Leader was born in Worcester as Benjamin Leader Williams, the son, and first child of eleven children, of notable civil engineer Edward Leader Williams (1802–79) and Sarah Whiting (1801–88). His father was described as a "non conformist dissenter" and his mother was a Quaker – their marriage in an Anglican church resulted in them being disowned by the Society of friends.
Leader's father was a keen amateur artist – a friend of John Constable – and Benjamin would often accompany him on sketching trips along the banks of the River Severn. His brother, also Edward Leader Williams, later became a notable civil engineer who was knighted for his work, and is now mainly remembered for designing Manchester ship canal...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Edmond Petitjean Oil on Canvas Painting, Rue de Village en Lorraine
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible size for this famous listed painter, you can find all background in one of the photos.
Category
1880s French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Watercolours on Porcelain of a Lady
Located in London, GB
A Pair Of 19th Century English Victorian watercolors on porcelain of A Lady
Cushioned velvet frames.
In excellent condition commensurate with age.
A Near Matching Pair
Dimensio...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet, Paint
19th Century English Gilded Shadowbox of "Black Eagle"
Located in High Point, NC
This brass plaque featured in a shadowbox is of the famous circus horse "Black Eagle", and was made and framed circa 1855 to 1860. "Black Eagle" was purchased from the King of the Be...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
F.Labatino Signed Bar Pantheon Pizza Della Rotonda Oil Painting in Lovely Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1893 F.Labatino oil painting of the Bar Pantheon
This piece is exceptionally well executed, the colours, the strokes, ev...
Category
1890s English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold
Victorian copper crown mold by W.M Still & Co, London 1903 British Broad Arrow
Located in Paris, FR
Victorian copper jelly mold, made by W M Still & Co in London, dated 1903 and marked with the British Broad Arrow no. 53. This symbol indicates that ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
English Steel Plate Engraving of Streetscape
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian steel plate engraving of a streetscape (19th-Century) in a black and gold decorative frame. Written on back of frame: (1856...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold, Steel
Pair of French Victorian Pewter Round Wall Plates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian pewter round wall plates with fruit in relief. (signed ERMENAULT) (Priced As Pair).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Pewter
19th Century English Victorian Pastoral Landscape of a Cow in a Valley
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian gilt carved framed oil painting of landscape with 19th century figures with cow in foreground and valley scene in background.
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th Century English Victorian Male Watercolor Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian maple framed watercolor painting portrait of 19th Century man (Related Item: 054174).
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Maple
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
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paint
Victorian Oil Painting of Man on White Horse
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style gilt framed oil painting of a pastoral scene of man on white horse with dog by a creek.
Category
20th Century Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
French Victorian Framed Engraving of a Monkey
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (19th Century) colored engraving of monkey figure standing by tree stump in green & black trimmed frame (1. Gatt. Colobus, illig.) (similar to Inv. #030290A).
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Watercolor by Richard Beavis, 19th Century British School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Richard Beavis (British, 1824-1896)
Near Arles on the Rhone
Initialed and titled lower left.
Ink and watercolor on paper/board.
With an old attribution to Bonnington.
Sight size: 6 x 13 in. The dimension given otherwise includes the frame.
Framed in a charming late 19th century frame.
Best known for his rural landscapes, the British painter Richard Beavis populated his scenes with picturesque grazing cattle and people hard at work as well illustrated in our watercolor.
Provenance: The estate of Sir Edwin A.G. Manton (1909-2005) a driving force in the creation of the American International Group (AIG), a collector of paintings by John Constable...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
A Fine 19th Century Dutch Seascape by William Adolphus Knell 1st, (1801-1875)
By William Adolphus Knell 1
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely executed 19th century seascape depicting Dutch sailing vessels and figures in rowboats on a calm sea. Oil on canvas, signed bottom left, affixed to what appears to be its or...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
French Victorian Framed Engraving of a Landscape "Le Matin"
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian oak framed engraving of landscape titled: "Le Matin" or "The Morning".
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak
French Victorian Porcelain Figure Scene Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Victorian style (19/20th Century) pink and gilt trim porcelain wall plaques door push with scene of 18th Century figures. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Nautical Watercolor Depicting the Cutter Massachusetts
Located in Queens, NY
19th century nautical watercolor painting depicting the Cutter Massachusetts built at Newbury port in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the year 1791. Watercolor seascape with rev...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
19th Century Technical Watercolor of a Green Steam Locomotive by Lois Dubois
Located in London, GB
A 15/100 scale beautiful watercolor of a steam locomotive listing the technical names for the component parts and inscribed 'Pensionnat St Gabriel - Chatell...
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Framed Ceramic Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique framed ceramic plaque depicting a court scene.
This is an exquisite plaque originating from the French pottery Creil et Montereau.
Housed in a handsome oak frame, the painted figures are depicted in 16th century dress in the setting of a court room, huddled in awe of an elaborate bird.
Dating to circa 1900, it is a stunning antique tile panel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Wood, Paint
Victorian Oil Painting Shakespeare Portrait 1860 Signed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian oil painting showing an interior scene in the Elizabethan era
The painting is by Henry Stacy Marks (1829 - 1898) - a Royal Academy member - and ...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Antique Victorian Painting "A Girl w/ Blue Sash" in Rosewood Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century American Victorian Painting of a child Dressed in her best Victorianesque dress, this little girl must have been bored to death by the time tis painting was finishe...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Rosewood, Paint
Victorian Oil Painting English Norfolk Landscape Rustic Circa 1860 Arcadia
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Outstanding period Victorian oil painting of an English landscape
We date this important work to circa 1860
Beautiful pastoral work a nod back to classic Arcadia
In the foreground ch...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
EXQUISITE ORiGINAL W.G FOSTER LARGE OIL PAINTING "WAITING FOR THE FLEETS RETURN"
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880-1890 W.G Foster signed large oil painting titled "Waiting for the fleets return"
A very g...
Category
1880s European Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
"Pres. Lincoln And Family" Engraving by A. B. Walter, after Francis Schell, 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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...
Category
1860s American Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
“Stirling Castle Links” Antique Golf Etching by George Aikman, 1893
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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...
Category
1890s Scottish Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of TWO British Owl Prints in rectangular frames from 19thC originals, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a set of TWO new, digitally remastered, framed coloured prints of two British Owls, dating originally to the 1870s, Victorian period.
Referencing an exquisite collection ...
Category
2010s British Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique English Carved Oak Plate Rack Lions Wall Shelf
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique British Carved Oak Plate Rack~~ Carved Lions~~c. 1920s
Popular classic English hanging wall plate rack~~carved lions on corners~~plate groove and hangers on back~~perfect for an entry hall, kitchen, living area, study, office, library, bedroom, powder room or just about any room in your home or office!
Versatile size
19" tall x 45" wide x 5.5" deep
13" tall shelf
Solid and sturdy~~rich oak patina~~display your favorite Majolica or other antique collectibles with this wonderful plate rack!
Please check out our large selection of antique wall shelves...
Category
1920s English Vintage Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak
After George Finch Mason - a Set of Four Aquatints - 'the Billiard Stakes'
Located in Pewsey, GB
After George Finch Mason - A Set of Four Aquatints - 'The Billiard Stakes'
From original drawings by Finch Mason , Published March 20th 1894 by Messrs Fores, 41 Picadilly, London. O...
Category
1890s British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th century Danish BlackSmiths Forge by Edvard Petersen
Located in Seaford, GB
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...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Dutch Oil Painting in a Giltwood Frame
Located in London, GB
A beautifully executed antique Dutch oil painting in a gilt wood frame, depicting a mother and baby, dating from around the 1860-1880 period...
Category
1860s Dutch Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN VIOLINISTS PHOTO & PERIOD FRAME CASED INSIDE DISPLAY CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, one of a kind Victorian photo of two young violinist girls in a period gilt frame which has been cased and protected in a secondary case with the original maker label to the back
This is a very special and highly decorative piece, it really does give you a window into another time which is what great art should do, I love the setting, clothes and expressions, so timelessly Victorian!
The condition is very good, there is some patina ware to the gilt frame and the outer case but otherwise its in fine order
The makers label to the back reads as follows
MANUFACTURED
JOHN FROST
CARVER, GILDER, & PRINTSELLER,
AND
WHOLESALE & RETAIL ARTISTS COLOURMAN
12 CLARE STREET BRISTOL
SOLE AGENT FOR MINTORN’S MATERIALS FOR WAX FLOWERS...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood
1914 Original Poster, Centenary of Geneva's Entry into the Swiss Confederation
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1914 Original Poster, Centenary of Geneva's Entry into the Swiss Confederation
This is an original vintage poster which is linen backed for preservation.
ARTIST
Unknown
CONDI...
Category
1910s French Vintage Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
English Painting of Hunting Scene with Pointer Dogs and Sportsman in Landscape
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English oil on canvas captures a vivid sporting scene with striking clarity and charm. Set in an expansive wooded landscape with a winding river, the composition fe...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Pair of Marine Paintings by Thomas Rose Miles RCA
Located in London, GB
A very nice quality pair of marine paintings by Thomas Rose Miles (English 1869-1910).
He is best known for producing dramatic marine scenes...
Category
1880s British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentlewoman
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentlewoman
A Delightful portrayal of a kindly lady, she is seated wearing a Black Silk Gown and a white pleated lace collar and bonnet, g...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Victorian Style Vintage Wall Panels in Wooden Frame, Seasons, Italy
Located in Bastogne, BE
Old Victorian style wall panels with wooden frame and gilded mats. The paintings depict the children.
1970s. Italy.
Paintings with touching and rarely seen scenes: fun in the 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Antique Unsigned Oil Painting on Canvas of Young Children Playing Together
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and unframed oil painting on canvas is unsigned but believed to have originated from Italy in circa 1850 in the period Victorian style. The painting depicts a number of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
A Pair of Charcoal Drawings of a Sculpture of a Male Nude
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Neoclassical charcoal drawing showcases a Greek or Roman nude male sculpture, rendered with skillful attention to anatomical precision typic...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Wood
Pair of Large Portrait Photographs in Oval Ormolu Frames
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of large portrait photographs in oval ormolu frames
This handsome couple come from Brest in France, I do not know the identity of the subjects but the pictures are by H Dub...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Ormolu
Farine lactee au lait pur des alpes - Original Lithographic Poster Circa. 1902
By Charles Michel
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Farine lactee au lait pur des alpes - Original Lithographic Poster Circa. 1902
This poster is advertising a breath mint which helps to disguise the smell of...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
English Hand Colored Lithograph by Wm Heath A Sketch of the Row in Parliment St.
Located in Savannah, GA
Titled " A Sketch of the Row in Parliment Street," this hand colored print was published in London by Thomas McLean, circa approximately 1830. Drawn by William Heath (1795 to 1840)...
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1830s English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
English Adjustable Tapestry and Mahogany Fire Screen
Located in London, GB
English adjustable tapestry and mahogany fire screen
English, c. 1860
Measures: Height 138cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm
This mahogany and gilt m...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Original Poster, 'Societe Photographie' Colour Photography
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Early 20th Century Original Poster, 'Societe Photographie' Colour Photography
This is an original poster which has been linen backed for preservation, the overall condition is very...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Vintage Victorian Scenic Water Nautical Boating Boat Mid-Century Modern Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Victorian scenic water nautical boating boat Mid-Century Modern signed floral pastel original painting box 9
Dimensions. 10 W ; 8 H ; 1 D.
Category
1970s Vintage Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Antique Reverse Painting, English, Landscape Art, Picture, Framed, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique reverse painting. An English, glass mezzotint in a giltwood frame, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Showcasing a tranquil landscape scene wi...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English or American Wallpaper Fireboard
Located in Essex, MA
Antique original wallpaper fireboard. An interior scene combining elements of still life and animal art with a dog and cat depicted beneath a table displaying flora, fruit, bread, wi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Jan Sierhuis Mid-Century 1959 Signed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Countryside, IL
Jan Sierhuis 1959 signed oil on canvas painting.
This painting measures: 50.5 wide x 1 deep x 45 inches high.
We take our photos in a controlled lig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Scientific Visual Aid, Bone Cut of the Human Elbow
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique visual aid of a longitudinal bone cut of the elbow. Genuine bone mounted on cardboard with hand-painted structure of muscles, bursae and tendons. With German explanation. ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Wall Decorations
Materials
Bone
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