Harriette F A Sutcliffe (British, fl.1881 - 1922)

Beauty and the Beast

Oil on canvas, signed with monogram and titled on the reverse

Exhibited: The Royal Academy, 1899

Miss Suitcliff was a Hampstead painter of genre and portraits who exhibited at the royal academy from 1881-1899 and elsewhere.

Source:

Christopher Wood, The Dictionary of Victorian Painters

Painting Size: 16" x 20" Frame Size: 24" x 28"

From our European Collection, a wonderful signed and dated (1860) oil on canvas entitled "The Offering" by British genre painting master John Bagnold Burgess (1830-1897). Burgess was a well -accomplished painter of the mid-late 19th century, regarded as highly in his own time, as he is nowadays. He was nominated to membership of the Royal Academy in 1889, where he had over 70 paintings displayed from about 1850 all the way through to his death in 1897...

James Pollard (British 1792-1867)

The London to Oxford Coaches at Mile Marker 24

Oil-on-canvas, signed lower right

Painting: 17” x 32”
Frame: 23 ½” x 38 1/4”

Pollard was an engraver and sporting artist noted for his coaching, fox hunting and equine scenes. As the son of Robert Pollard, a painter, engraver and publisher, James was encouraged to become a painter of horses...

Richard Redgrave (British, 1804-1888)

Resting Deer in a Forest Landscape

Oil on canvas

Provenance: Thomas McLean Gallery, London (retaining the original label on the back).

Painting: 20.75" x 36"
Frame: 30" x 45"

Redgrave was a genre and landscape painter. For a time he worked with his father who was an engraver before entering the Royal Academy in 1825...

While we have yet to identify the artist or the subject, we would contend that the work is first rate considering the mood captured by the painter. The man exudes a somewhat austere aristocratic brood, yet exudes the strengths of youth and ambition, a man ready to make his place in the world. We believe the work to be of the British school painted c. 1850 or earlier as suggested by the early Victorian shape of the seat rail...

From our European Collection, a fine 18th century oil on canvas "Painting of a Gentleman," bust length in a brown coat, appears to be in the original period frame. Attributed to Thomas Hudson or Circle of Thomas Hudson (1701-1779).

Size and Condition: Framed dimensions approximately 40 inches tall by 35 inches wide, unframed image size is 30.5 x 25.5 inches...

Large oil by J. Syer (1815 - 1885) British, this pleasant country scene was painted in 1870. It measures 51 1/2" wide x 38" high on the inside of the frame. On the back of the canvas there is a label that reads "Scene on the River Llugwy, North Wales." and says to keep the label attached for authenticity. This canvas has been relined, and there is a very tiny puncture on the left side near the fence.

J. Murday (British fl 1837-1911)

A Tri-aspect of a Topsail Trading Schooner off South Foreland (Cliffs of Dover)

Oil-on-canvas; verso label: Wm. Blair, Ltd, Bethesda, Maryland

Painting: 24” x 36”
Frame: 29 ¼” x 40 ¼”

Murday was an accomplished painter of ship portraits and shipping scenes whose works were often signed and dated in the second half of the 19th century...

John Burr (Scots/English, 1831-1893)

Caught Napping

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1867”

Painting size: 15.5” x 26.5”
Frame size: 22.5” x 33”

A student of Scots artist, Scott Lauder, John Burr studied at the Trustee’s Academy in Edinburgh. He moved to London in 1861 with his brother and fellow painter, Alexander Burr. Upon his arrival Burr began exhibiting at the Royal Academy. He continued to exhibit there until 1882...

A beautiful antique oil painting of a Girl in a bonnet Holding a Flower Basket. Early 19th century English oil on canvas in original antique frame. Overall size 32ʺW × 2ʺD × 41ʺH in good antique condition minor imperfections commensurate of age.

John Charles Maggs.(British,1819 - 1896 )

The London to Bath Coach Pulling up to the Spaniards Tavern, Bath, England in 1884

Oil on Canvas, signed, and dated l.r.

Painting: 14: x 26"
Frame: 20.5" x 32.5" (outer frame later)

A newly discovered gem from one of England's best coaching painters.

John Charles Maggs (1819–1896) was a painter best known for his coaching scenes. He was born in Bath, England in 1819, his father being a furniture japanner there...

19th Century British School

"Warmiing Up" Jockey Galloping a Horse with a Plaited Mane

Oil on Canvas , signed"WV"

Painting: 16" x 24"
Frame: 20.75" x 28.5"

Henry Maidment (British, fl. 1889-1914)

Farm by a Pond

Oil on canvas, signed lower right

Painting: 24" x 30"
Frame: 30" x 42"

Maidment was a painter in oil of rural scenes and landscapes. He also used the pseudonyms of "R. Fenson" and “A. Wynn”. Dated examples of his work have been seen spanning from 1898 until 1914...

John Syer, (British, 1815-1885)

Two Views of the West of England

A pair of oils on canvas, retaining Frost and Reed Gallery labels.

Sight Size: 10.25" x 13"
Canvas Size: 12" x 14 1/2"
Frame Size: 17.5" x 20"

Born at Atherstone, Warwickshire, England on May 17th, 1815, Syer studied with J. Fisher, a miniaturist, and settled in Bristol. Syer was one of the prime favorites of the Victorian era...

An antique 19th-century Scottish oil painting on canvas, circa 1880 AD, attributed to the prominent, well-known Scottish artist Robert McGregor, R.S.A. (1848-1922).

This painting is a prime example of Robert McGregor's signature style and color scheme. His exceptional skills are displayed here, as he has captured the proportions of the children's bodies in various poses with remarkable accuracy...

A very fine Early Nineteen Century Venetian Grand Canal View Oil measurements 16” x 20”. The painting is unsigned done in the style of the English artist, Turner.

Portrait of the British Schooner "ESTHER"

Oil on canvas, 19th century Signed indistinctly lower right "Wm Mc *****" and dated

Painting: 21" x 28.5"
Frame: 27" x 34.25"

Ship portraits, such as this, were commissioned by the new owner often time itinerant artists who traveled around different boat builders looking for work. They documented exactly what the ship looked like with full sails, flags and rigging so if a boat was lost at sea the portrait could...

A large oil mixed with sand painting on canvas, signed on reverse by artist "Durrant", titled there "Rombosity" and dated there 1965. This is an unusually large work by the noted English modernist artist ROY TURNER DURRANT (1925-1998), works of whom sell with some regularity in the United Kingdom. Paint is very thickly applied and is wrinkled in some areas. The work measures an impressive 46" by 33 1/4". The piece has seen some abuse in its 50-some years; it was likely in a smoky room, and m...

Oil on canvas painting of a young woman accompanied by a knight in a secluded landscape including a wall at left, 15" by 10" (arched top), 21 1/2" by 16 1/2" in modern day dark tasteful framing, signed at lower left center "TFaed". This could be an image of "Highland Mary" Campbell, to whom Scottish poet Robert Burns had a romantic attachment in the 1780's. I am standing behind this as a work of Scottish genre and history painter THOMAS FAED (1826-1900), although auction specialists in Scotlan...

Oil on canvas painting of classic red highland cattle in an extensive landscape, signed at lower left "Louis B. Hurt" and titled in pencil on stretcher "on the cliffs as Malaige" (Mallaig) (on the southwestern coast of Scotland near Skye). The work measures 20" by 30" on the stretchers and 28" by 38" in heavy attractive late 20th century framing. On the stretcher is written in chalk "April 4 - 30". The stretcher also is stamped with an old Christie's reference number (117 FD) from their exte...

The Scottish Traveler

British School, Circa 1870

Charming Genre Scene showing a traveler beseiged by begging children. The Victorians loved this type of painting that "tells a story", Note how the little girl staring straight out pulls you into the picture

Ptg: 27" x 33"
Frame: 32.5" x 38.5"

William Stewart (1823-1906); Scottish Artist. Digging for Bait; Oil on Board, Signed lower right "WS". Title and Signature (William Stewart) on back (Title and Name on Plaque, as well). Dimensions; 17" x 11"; framed, 23" x 17". Excellent condition. Exhibited at the Stirling Fine Art Exhibition, and at the Smith Institute in Stirling, Scotland.

This is a remarkable piece of art—an antique oil painting created on a wooden board by the famous English painter Clarkson Frederick Stanfield RA (List of Royal Academicians) RBA (The Royal Society of British Artists) born on December 3, 1793, died May 18, 1867. Even though the painting is unsigned, there is a label at the back that provides information about it and its creator.

The artwork portrays the historic fortified bridge over the River Monnow that flows through the town of Monmout...

A finely painted work on canvas, 16" by 20", unframed, signed at lower left and dated there "60" or "69" by the Scottish-born artist who worked much of his life in England, JOHN PETTIE (1839-1893). The scene is a lavishly appointed bedroom chamber fit for a castle or manor house, a lone female figure at right and her faithful black dog adding an element of interest and mystery. The subdued light in the chamber and another room to the rear is handled masterfully, as are details such as the bed ...

Hubert Von Herkomer 1849-1914 British This is an original oil on board painting by British artist Sir Hubert Von Herkomer (1849-1914) This interior view of a woman at the table is signed lower left corner. The painting measures 13 X 9 1/4 inches. Housed in a period gilt toned frame with brass plaque. Herkomer was a Bavarian-born British painter, pioneering film-director, and composer. Though a very successful portrait artist, especially of men, he is mainly remembered for his earlier work...

Wonderful Victorian Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Little Girl in a White Dress. Original Oak Frame with Framers Label on Verso. Name of Child or Artist also on Verso. Circa 1890. Dimensions; 9.5" x 7.5"; framaed 14.5" x 12.5". Excellent condition.

A beautiful pair of original 19th century antique oil paintings in the manner of George Henry Harlow renowned British portrait painter, 1787-1819]. Both Oil on canvas framed in later vintage gold frames. Both paintings have been professionally restored relined cleaned and re varnished. DIMENSIONS 8.5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 10.5ʺH

This is an OIL ON BOARD by the BRITISH ARTIST: WILLIAM SPRY. The scene has BOATS at Low Tide with small Houses shown in the background. The size is 28" X 22" framed. Great GILDED FRAME. Some pro restoration as this Work warranted that Effort. DETAIL much more PRECISE in real time; may add another jpg or two

A beautifully executed oil on canvas painting by George Harland, a noted British artist. The scene depicts a man returning in a rowboat at dusk. It combines elements of luminism and impressionism, and was done when both of those styles were in fashion. Harland was a highly thought of painter and was exhibited at the Royal Academy in London in 1907.

The painting is in excellent condition, with no impainting or restoration. The superb, elaborate yet elegant, frame, which has some very minor rest...

An evocative and well-painted framed 22-1/4" x 14-1/2" (sight size) English oil on canvas by Charles Cattermole (R.I., R.B.A., R.O.I. 1832–1900). Entitled "The Patrol's Return" on a mounted plaque on the 31-1/2" x 24" wood and plaster frame, this painting is signed CHAS CATTERMOLE on the lower right. The back has a Toronto gallery label from 1949 and the canvas is numbered 908 on the back. The image is clean with full colours and a glossy surface (and was most likely cleaned and revarnished...

The Pensive Shepherdess

(British School, 19th Century)

Oil on canvas, Unsigned

Painting size: 30” x 20”
Frame size: 36.25” x 26.5”

This sweet genre painting of a shepherdess with her flock reflects the theme of the child-of-nature, a sensibility embraced by Victorians during the 19th century. The figure’s youth and comely face convey innocence, while her steadfast pose next to the goldenrod suggests that she is at ease in her environment.

John Henry Smith (British, fl.1852-1893)

An Artist at Work

Oil-on-canvas, signed lower left and dated “1863”

Painting Size: 22.25” x 18”
Frame Size: 31.25 ” x 27.25”

This charming portrait of a young woman artist at work is a wonderful depiction of the painter and her tools. Her subject of a vase of flowers with fruit sits on a table to her right. The sturdy adjustable easel has a shelf where she has laid out her tubes of pigments. She is using a...

Oil on panel painting of a mother and wrapped infant in an urban scene of roof tops and power transformers, signature incised in the wet paint at lower right by the noted modern English artist JACK SIMCOCK (1929-2012). Also, on the reverse of the panel is written "Simcock/Mother & Child on a Hill". "The work measures 15" by 30 1/2", (19 1/4" by 35" as framed). The artist, born in Biddulph Moor, lived in Mow Cop most of his life. He is considered part of the "gritty Northern" school of painte...

Circa 1880, oil on canvas of 3 Shire horses in English countryside signed G. Melville. Melville was a 19th c artist and painter of English rustic scenes. Both the fame and painting are in excellent antique condition, measuring site size 29" x 35.5", framed 36" x 42.5".

Oil on canvas, 20" by 30", 27" by 37" as framed, apparently unsigned, the scene of (possibly) gypsies or other peasant folk in the splendid countryside, with their animals, wagons and household goods. In the far distance at left there is a view with another small wagon and house. I suppose this could be by any number of artists, but, I have not been able to identify any particular painter, and specialists at Sotheby's and Christie's British Art departments in London have been unable to suggest...

From our European Collection, a good and sizable 19th century oil on canvas, British School, depicting gothic ruins over an aqueduct at moonlight. The artist's skillful use of depth perspective, along with adept use of various shades of grays and blacks, all contrasted and backlit by a cloudy moonlit sky, combine effectively to create a wonderfully evocative and somber scene that captures well a time and place from centuries past.

Size and Condition: 30 x 25 inches. As the close-ups...