{"title":"Genre \u0026 Interior Scenes","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA curated selection of British and European genre and interior paintings spanning the eighteenth to twenty-first century.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003egenre paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003einterior scenes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edomestic life\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enarrative subjects\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the atmosphere, customs and social history of their respective periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach work is individually researched and carefully curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"18th-century-baroque-oil-painting-apollo-and-marsyas-musical-contest-duel","title":"18th Century Baroque Oil Painting Apollo and Marsyas Musical Contest Duel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18th Century Italian Baroque Apollo and Marsyas – After Filippo Lauri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Atmospheric Old Master Musical Contest in an Elaborate Antique Giltwood Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld 18th-century Italian School oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Filippo Lauri (1623–1694)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts the celebrated mythological musical contest between Apollo and Marsyas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeated elder figure at right possibly representing King Midas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge and highly decorative Italian Baroque composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric wooded landscape populated by numerous classical figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong surviving passages of turquoise blue, crimson, warm flesh tones and deep greens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborate antique carved and gessoed giltwood frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Northern UK collection provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly sold through Tennants Auctioneers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive 18th-century Italian School Old Master oil on canvas depicting the celebrated mythological musical contest between Apollo and Marsyas, executed in the tradition of the Roman Baroque painter Filippo Lauri (1623–1694).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet within an atmospheric wooded landscape beneath dramatic skies, the composition brings together an animated gathering of classical figures around the central musical encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo is represented beside an elaborate stringed instrument, whilst Marsyas and the surrounding figures participate in or witness the contest. An older seated figure at the right may represent King Midas within the wider classical narrative tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its considerable historic condition issues, the painting retains a powerful decorative presence, with surviving passages of luminous flesh tones, crimson drapery, turquoise-blue sky and deep woodland colour contributing to its distinctly Baroque character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist \/ School: Italian School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution: After Filippo Lauri (1623–1694)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 18th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Apollo and Marsyas – The Musical Contest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Italian Baroque \/ Old Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Elaborate antique carved and gessoed giltwood frame with scrolling foliate ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject derives from one of classical mythology's most enduring accounts of artistic rivalry, hubris and divine retribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarsyas, the Phrygian satyr, became renowned for his mastery of the aulos, a double-reed wind instrument traditionally associated with Athena. His musical ability ultimately brought him into competition with Apollo, god of music, poetry and the lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient accounts differ in their precise details, but Apollo ultimately prevailed. Marsyas's challenge to divine supremacy was followed by the terrible punishment for which the myth became famous: his flaying at Apollo's command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story consequently became an enduring allegory concerning artistic ambition, rivalry, hubris and the limits placed upon mortal competition with the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present composition interprets the episode as an expansive theatrical gathering. The protagonists occupy a wooded glade beneath a dominant tree, surrounded by observers who reinforce the sense of performance and judgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn older seated figure at the right may represent King Midas, who is associated within classical mythology with musical judgement involving Apollo. This identification is presented as an interpretative possibility rather than as a definitive identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting's dramatic contrasts, animated figure groupings and integration of classical mythology with an atmospheric landscape reflect the visual language of the Italian Baroque and the tradition associated with Filippo Lauri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilippo Lauri (1623–1694) was an important painter of the Roman Baroque, particularly celebrated for mythological subjects, landscapes and elegant compositions populated by refined figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn into an artistic family, Lauri was the son of the Flemish painter Balthasar Lauwers and developed within the sophisticated artistic environment of seventeenth-century Rome. 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Immortalized by the renowned artist Fantin Latour Theodore, this stunning piece of history will add poise and elegance to any living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttributed to the known French artist Fantin Latour Theodore born in 1805.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePastel on paper backed with canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitle \"Woman Feeding Flowers To A Goat\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront profile view of the attractive nubile young woman who is dressed in a blue \u0026amp; white traditional country dress wearing a vibrant textured red headscarf, wearing an earring, she is gazing down looking at the goat tenderly whilst gracefully holding flowers \u0026amp; gently feeding them to the eager goat, with a heavenly beautiful blue \u0026amp; white sky in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pastel colours are strong \u0026amp; bold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnsigned, the brushstrokes are consistent with the artist hand as seen with his other listed work \u0026amp; we attribute this piece to Fantin Latour Theodore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet in original decorative 19th century gilt gesso oval frame with protective glass front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA great example of his work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFANTIN LATOUR Theodore (1805 - 1872).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis works fetch up to $286,000 USD record price on 2018 which was for a still life \"Narcisses Simples Et Doubles Dans Un Verre Long\" sold at  Freemans auction in 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFANTIN LATOUR Theodore was a French pastellist painter Born in Metz in 1805. Died in Paris. He is the father of the painter Henri Fantin-Latour. Endowed for drawing and painting, Theodore Fantin-Latour studies in the workshop of the painter of History Benjamin Rolland (1777-1855) at the Art School of Grenoble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnder the influence of his teacher (himself a student of Jacques-Louis David), disciple of neoclassicism, Fantin Latour became master of drawing and forms rendering. In 1834, he gets married with the daughter of the countess Zoloff, Hélène de Naidenoff, with whom he has three children, including future painter Henri Fantin-Latour born in 1836.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRecognizing the talent of his young son, he will be his first drawing teacher by 1846. Théodore Fantin-Latour exhibited regularly at the Salon between 1842 and 1866 Bibliography: • Druick, Douglas and Michael Hoog, Fantin-Latour, exhibition catalog, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 1983. • E.Benezit, Dictionary of the painter \u0026amp; sculptors, Ed Grund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFurther information see other examples at 1stdibs also Christies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca mid 19th century 1850's approximate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance bought from a fine art auction label verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition report.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtwork surface in mainly good original condition having only some scattered dirt stain marks in places and some small tears near the edges which have been repaired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe frame has various signs of old repairs, paint touch ups, cracking, scuffs chip losses in places commensurate with usage \u0026amp; old age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe only select \u0026amp; sell paintings based on subject, quality \u0026amp; significance.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer exceptional professional customer service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternational worldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.                                          \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrowse our exciting intriguing other Fine Arts, antiques \u0026amp; collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in centimetres of the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh (96cm)  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide (80cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth (7cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40437003059372,"sku":"A28","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/19th-century-painting-lady-feeding-goat-flowers-attributed-fantin-latour-theodore-237382.png?v=1687011271"},{"product_id":"19th-century-oil-painting-royal-mail-carriage-with-horses-after-james-pollard","title":"19th Century Oil Painting Royal Mail Carriage Coaching Scene After James Pollard","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover the beauty of 19th Century figurative art! This stunning oil painting depicts the Royal Mail Carriage Coaching Scene After James Pollard, with vibrant colors and vivid details that bring the scene to life. Perfect for any art lover, it's certain to energize any room and capture the imagination. How will it inspire you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Mail collector's interest!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject a very interesting scene in the foreground of an old Royal Mail carriage coach being pulled by horses along a country road, with a coachman wearing a smart red jacket driving holding the reins in one hand to 4 superb prestigious equine horses. In his other a hand he is carrying a whip. A boy is seated next to him to his left. Behind are passengers smartly dressed, important lady and gentleman all wearing hats. Inside the carriage is a lady wearing a fancy pink and white dress, with her hand outstretched and lowered, pointing towards the children figures who are standing along the side of the road. At the back another gentleman in red uniform who is blowing a horn bugle.  In the background, views of the countryside with rolling hills and a large stately home on the hill to the far right with birds in the sky above and deer below in the distance. The Royal Mail crest and name can be seen on the carriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe colors are vibrant and beautiful \u0026amp; having great perspective, a great conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnsigned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the style of after, James Pollard (1792–1867) was a British painter noted for his mail coach, fox hunting and equine scenes. Pollard was born in Barnes Spa Fields (later renamed Exmouth Street) in Arlington, the son of the painter and publisher Robert Pollard (1755–1838).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween 1821 and 1839, James Pollard exhibited at the Royal Academy. He exhibited at the British Institution in 1824 and 1844. During his career, he also worked with John Frederick Herring Sr. on several horse racing paintings in which he painted the backgrounds and spectators while Herring painted the horses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuch master fine brushstroke control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndistinctly signed in the bottom corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo finely painted oil on paper laid on canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet in a rather ornate gilt frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging thread on the back ready for home display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca late 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance bought from a high-end auction also label verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe select \u0026amp; to sell our paintings based solely upon quality \u0026amp; significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffered in fine used condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe painting surface has various craquelures, dirt, stains, scuffs, paint loss and some tears with foxing to the canvas back, the frame having various wear, scuffs, chips and losses in places and old repairs and over painting commensurate with usage \u0026amp; age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe offer our clients exceptional, professional customer service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational buyers worldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewings are welcome by appointment only, for customer support please send a message thank you.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our other exciting Fine Arts, antiques \u0026amp; collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions in centimetres of the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh (46cm)  \u003cbr\u003eWide (51cm)    \u003cbr\u003eDepth (5cm)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038767907069,"sku":"k89","price":19500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/19th-century-oil-painting-royal-mail-carriage-coaching-scene-after-james-pollard-190856.jpg?v=1687011259"},{"product_id":"british-19th-century-oil-painting-girl-playing-house-of-cards","title":"British 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting Girl Playing House Of Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe the proud owner of this stunning British 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting Girl Playing House of Cards and make a statement. Featuring a beautiful portrait of a girl playing a game and vivid colors, this charming piece of art is sure to add a touch of class and style to your home. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perfect piece for art connoisseurs to add a dash of history to their decor, no 'old school' collection would be complete without this masterpiece!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubject portrait genre depicting a girl in side profile half-length view at play wearing an elegant red and white dress, she is sat down at a table playing building a house of cards, she has rosy cheeks and brown hair and a dark green bun tied to the back of her hair. The detail is exceptional to her hands and clothes also face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitle House of Cards label verso.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnsigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn exceptional, sought after collectible artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet in a traditional, stylish gilt frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca early Victorian, circa 1850.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance, bought from a fine art dealer in the Shires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a delightful scene to the eye, a great conversation piece. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly sought after due to the collectible sporting nature of subject of such elaborate detail. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith hanging thread on the back, ready for immediate home wall display. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncredible conversation piece for your guests. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe only select \u0026amp; sell paintings based upon subject quality \u0026amp; significance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe provide our clients with friendly, professional customer service. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition report. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront painting surface in good overall order. Having had restoration, paint touch ups and repairs to canvas in places also with various craquelures. The canvas has also been relined. Set in fine original gilt frame which has general wear, scuffs, stains commensurate with usage \u0026amp; old age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternational buyers worldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewings are welcome by appointment only, for customer support please send a message thank you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheckout our exciting other Fine Arts, antiques \u0026amp; collectibles available in our shop gallery. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions in centimetres of the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh (84cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWide (70cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth thickness of frame (4cm)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43368445575421,"sku":"k436","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/british-19th-century-portrait-oil-painting-girl-playing-house-of-cards-486304.jpg?v=1687011512"},{"product_id":"important-equestrian-oil-painting-travelling-to-chester-on-the-road-c1874-by-edward-lloyd-of-ellesmere","title":"Important Equestrian Oil Painting  Travelling to Chester On the Road C1874 By Edward Lloyd Of Ellesmere","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"46\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e🖼️ Edward Lloyd of Ellesmere (1818–1901)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eImportant Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"160\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"101\"\u003eTravelling to Chester (On the Road)\u003c\/em\u003e — dated 4 August 1874\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"162\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eSubject \u0026amp; Medium 🐎\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eOil on canvas. A richly narrative Victorian equine and travel oil painting scene: a horse dealer\/trader rides along a country road toward Chester market, leading a string of horses. A weathered signpost points the way to “Chester”, while additional riders and horses appear in the distance, reinforcing the sense of shared movement toward the fair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"549\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique 🎨\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1443\" data-start=\"585\"\u003eLloyd constructs the picture around forward momentum—the road rises toward the crest, the horses advance in a believable sequence, and the signpost provides an instant “you are here” moment.\u003cbr data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eEquine accuracy \u0026amp; character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each horse is individually described—weight, stance, gait, and temperament feel observed rather than invented.\u003cbr data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"924\"\u003eNarrative clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signpost is a masterstroke: it turns a rural ride into a defined story (a journey with purpose).\u003cbr data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eLandscape atmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale sky and distant hills create air and depth, while the roadside details (path texture, grasses\/flowers, and earthy tones) add tactility.\u003cbr data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003eBalanced handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmer, more detailed work in the horses and tack; looser, more atmospheric treatment in the sky and middle distance—classic Victorian sporting-picture structure that reads well from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003eAbout the Artist 🏇\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003eEdward Lloyd was a Shropshire-based sporting and animal painter, strongly associated with Ellesmere. He is best known for equine subjects and rural sporting scenes, and he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1861. His pictures were made for (and remain popular with) collectors who value truthful animal painting—the ability to capture a horse’s structure and presence—combined with landscape setting and narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eHistorical Importance 📜\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2155\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eThis painting sits within the long British tradition of sporting and equine art—works historically collected for country houses, libraries, and stable offices as records of rural life, horse culture, and regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2157\"\u003eIt also aligns with the collecting taste that surrounded major equestrian patronage and later international connoisseurship:\u003cbr data-end=\"2284\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003eThe Marquess of Anglesey (the Paget family, Plas Newydd) is famously linked to horses and British equestrian culture—representing the kind of historic milieu where equine pictures were prized and displayed. \u003cbr data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2493\"\u003eIn the 20th century, collectors such as Paul Mellon helped elevate British sporting art internationally, demonstrating how serious buyers have long pursued quality horse painting, not only the household names but also gifted specialists. \u003cbr data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2736\"\u003e(These are references to the collecting tradition—no claim is made that this specific painting belonged to those collections.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2870\" data-start=\"2867\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2886\" data-start=\"2872\"\u003eSigned ✍️\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003eSigned and inscribed “Edward Lloyd, Ellesmere” and dated “Aug 4 1874”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2959\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2979\" data-start=\"2964\"\u003eFramed 🪞✨\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003ePresented in a fine original Victorian gilt composition frame with moulded floral and classical detailing—highly complementary to the period and subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3138\" data-start=\"3135\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"3140\"\u003eSize 📏\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3255\" data-start=\"3153\"\u003eFramed size approximately:\u003cbr data-end=\"3182\" data-start=\"3179\"\u003e33.26 in (84.5 cm) wide x 27.36 in (69.5 cm) high x 2.95 in (7.5 cm) deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3260\" data-start=\"3257\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3280\" data-start=\"3262\"\u003eProvenance 🧾\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3534\" data-start=\"3281\"\u003eFrom the Albert Helliwell deceased estate collection (UK)\u003cbr data-end=\"3341\" data-start=\"3338\"\u003eSold at Hutchinson Scott, unreserved estate sale, 30 October 2020, catalogued as “Travelling to Chester horse fair”, signed and dated 4 August 1874. Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3539\" data-start=\"3536\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3568\" data-start=\"3541\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It 💚\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4450\" data-start=\"3569\"\u003e✅ Instant conversation piece: the signpost to “Chester” makes the narrative clear—guests immediately understand the story and lean in.\u003cbr data-end=\"3706\" data-start=\"3703\"\u003e✅ Beautiful equine presence: the white horse is a standout focal note, balanced by the rich browns and darker mount—strong visual harmony.\u003cbr data-end=\"3847\" data-start=\"3844\"\u003e✅ Decorator-friendly palette: earthy road tones, soft sky blues\/greys, and natural greens work in both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003cbr data-end=\"3992\" data-start=\"3989\"\u003e✅ Ellesmere-signed \u0026amp; precisely dated: collectors love clearly anchored works—signature, place inscription, and exact day\/month\/year.\u003cbr data-end=\"4127\" data-start=\"4124\"\u003e✅ Country-house character: the subject and frame sit perfectly in a library, study, hall, or equestrian interior—classic “sporting wall” appeal.\u003cbr data-end=\"4274\" data-start=\"4271\"\u003e✅ Collecting tradition: the same genre admired by historic British equestrian circles (e.g., Anglesey) and later championed internationally by connoisseurs such as Paul Mellon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4455\" data-start=\"4452\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4481\" data-start=\"4457\"\u003eCondition Report 🔎\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4891\" data-start=\"4482\"\u003eOffered in good antique condition, commensurate with age.\u003cbr data-end=\"4542\" data-start=\"4539\"\u003eThe canvas shows various craquelure, scattered surface wear, and areas of historic restoration\/retouching, with some paint loss and repair patches verso consistent with an old 19th-century oil painting.\u003cbr data-end=\"4747\" data-start=\"4744\"\u003eThe frame shows age-related wear including scuffs, chips, and old repairs—typical and appropriate for an original Victorian composition frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5067\" data-start=\"4893\"\u003ePlease note: the photographs form an integral part of the description and condition report, and should be consulted carefully as part of the overall assessment of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5072\" data-start=\"5069\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"5110\" data-start=\"5074\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available 🌍\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5317\" data-start=\"5111\"\u003eProfessionally packaged and fully insured for safe global delivery. 📦✨\u003cbr data-end=\"5185\" data-start=\"5182\"\u003eClick “Buy It Now” to make it yours before it’s gone. Add this travelling Victorian equestrian masterpiece to your collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705643827453,"sku":"k670","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/victorian-oil-painting-horses-on-the-roadto-chester-by-edward-lloyd-ellesmere-766664.jpg?v=1687013117"},{"product_id":"edwardian-oil-painting-horses-carriage-coachman-riders-signed-philip-h-rideout","title":"Edwardian Oil Painting Horses Coachman Signed Philip H Rideout","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis one rare piece of Edwardian art features a beautiful oil painting of a horse-drawn carriage with a coachman and riders, signed by Philip H Rideout. Its intricate details and perfect craftsmanship capture the Edwardian era perfectly and will make an exquisite addition to any wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTitle \"Going to fair:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA nice size with the frame being 46 cm width and 25.5 cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubject beautiful British genre scene in side profile of 2 elegant horses pulling a carriage riding along the road, with a coachman holding the reins sitting at the front of the carriage, he is wearing a light brown coat and a black top hat, a lady passenger is sitting next to him in a pink dress and behind her a gentleman is also sitting wearing a black coat and top hat. They are going to the fair, with views of open green countryside with trees on either flank and green grass vegetation along the road path verge. With blue and white sky overhead. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhilip H. Rideout was a British painter born in 1850 he died in 1920. Philip H. Hideout's work has been offered at auction many times, with the current highest sold prices for this artist at auction is Coach and Four with Passengers Passing an Open Field; Coach and Four in an Inn's Yard, sold at Leland Little Auction \u0026amp; Estate Sales in 2011. See Christie's, Bantams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in the lower left corner by the known British artist Philip H Rideout \u0026amp; dated 1908.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn exceptional fine example of his work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet in a traditional original stylish gilt frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca early 20th century Edwardian era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance from an auction in the Shires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a delightful scene to the eye. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly sought after due to the collectible nature of subject such elaborate detail. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncredible conversation piece for your guests. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe only select \u0026amp; sell paintings based upon subject, quality \u0026amp; significance. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe provide our clients with friendly professional customer service. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition report. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront painting surface in good overall order. Having various foxing staining, craquelure in places. Frame having general wear, scuffs, chips, losses and over painting commensurate with usage \u0026amp; old age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternational buyers worldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thank you. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheckout our exciting other available Fine Arts, antiques \u0026amp; collectibles in our shop gallery, happy shopping. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions in centimetres of the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh (25.5 cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWide (46 cm)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth thickness of frame (2.5 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43961130385661,"sku":"k10013","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/edwardian-oil-painting-horses-coachman-signed-philip-h-rideout-142967.jpg?v=1687011775"},{"product_id":"19th-century-italian-genre-mutual-admiration-oil-painting-by-pompeo-massani","title":"19th Century Italian Genre Mutual Admiration Oil Painting By Pompeo Massani","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 19th century Italian genre painting by Pompeo Massani is a stunning example of mutual admiration and emotional connection. Painted in oil on canvas, his skillful technique captures the intimate moment between two people. A great addition to any home or office!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTitle Mutual Admiration by Pompeo Massini.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSubject portrait genre of a beautiful full length front view depicting a humorous scene Italian high society aristocratic period home interior scene. With the artist shown in the center dressed in a golden waistcoat wearing a white wig, he is leaning over holding the young lady's hand about to place a kiss on her hand. He is holding his artist's brush with his other hand. He is looking at her with admiration and the lady is looking away feeling. She she is also wearing period costume, wearing a fine red, yellow with golden highlights dress, which is decorated with beautiful flowers, she has a red ribbon tied in her hair and wearing a small black neck-scarf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe is obviously a lady of importance by the way she stands with grace and elegance. This is such an incredibly fascinating scene to admire. Over to the right is an older gentleman his husband. He is oblivious to the artists artist's advances on his wife, which is quite funny. Her husband is sitting down wearing a smart long green period jacket which is draped over the back of the chair, clutching his walking stick he is looking admiringly at the huge canvas painting in front of him, which is sitting on the artists' easel. It adds mystery as you wonder what the painting he is looking at actually looks like, really thought-provoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA chair is in front of a rolled up canvas on it, with other portrait stretches in a folder that are on the floor. Near by is a fine blue-white vase which is full of artists' brushes. To the far lower right is the artists' palette, shown with various. On paint colors and a few brushes on. On the other lower flank is a musical instrument next to a brass planter, with a sheet of music paper on the floor nearby. The wooden floor is amazing, with a large red patterned rug. Above, to the far left, the lady's white umbrella is standing up resting against the turned-legged oak table. With a decorative sideboard further back which has a pile of books on a large vase with rose decorations, with 3 tall feathers inside it. Higher up in the background are paintings and sketches shown along the wall along with a Renaissance scene and a huge rug hanging on the wall also. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can feel the movement in the creased \u0026amp; folds of their clothing they are all wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSigned in black paint P Massini in the bottom corner by the well-known Italian artist Pompeo Massani.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA good size with the frame being 93.5 cm wide and 74.5 cm wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil on canvas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet in an attractive original gilt frame which enhances the painting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca late 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBiography of the artist Pompeo Massani was born in Florence, Italy in December 1850 – 1920. He was an Italian painter who mainly depicted costume subjects, often in satirical poses. His paintings have sold at numerous auctions worldwide, with the highest recorded price being $66,000 US for A Celebration in the Wine Cellar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe studied at the Academy of Fine Arts of Florence, then studied for three years under Michele Gordigiani. His first important work was the painting: La politica in canonica, awarded a silver medal at the Exhibition of Rovigo of 1879. In 1881 he won the first prize at the Exhibition of Genoa, for the painting: Un brindisi al frate, depicting over 36 figures. The Design Lesson, owned by the Group Gallery and I vecchi celibi; Una partila a carie; Il concerto; In cantina; and Il saluto al gobbo. The made portraits of King Vittorio Emanuele and of the Countess of Mirafiore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMassani painted on tambourines, depicting lively public scenes, including Al teatro delle Marionette, Al circo equestre; Al teatrino; Il giocoliere, e Momento allegro. At the Exhibition of Monaco of 1889, he displayed il Circo equestre. La poesia is a canvas with five figures titled: La politica, che sta per terminare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMassani was named honorary professor of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Florence. In 1887, he was awarded Cross of the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy. He often painted elderly individuals engaged in apparent buffoonery or celebrating inebriation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor information about the artist see Christie’s \u0026amp; British Museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance gallery label verso for Hahn Fine Art Dealers in Albermarle Street Piccadilly in London W1 establised 1870.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor information about the artist see Christie’s \u0026amp; British Museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance gallery label verso for Hahn Fine Art Dealers in Albermarle Street Piccadilly in London W1 established in 1870.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe only sell paintings based upon subject, quality \u0026amp; significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo collectible and sought after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition report.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe painted surface is in good overall condition, with various craquelures and foxing \u0026amp; some minor paint loss in areas, also some small paint touch ups to the artist cheek and waistcoat area. Set in an original gilt frame which has general wear and scuffs with various chips, losses and cracking to the frame commensurate with usage \u0026amp; old age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInternational worldwide shipping is available. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eViewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support. Please send a message thank you.    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrowse our other exciting Fine Arts and antiques \u0026amp; collectibles available in our shop gallery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions in centimetres of frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh (74.5 cm) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWide (93.5 cm)    \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth (6 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44043647582461,"sku":"k10061","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/PompeoMassanijpg.jpg?v=1691850627"},{"product_id":"courtly-chess-drama-a-strategy-masterpiece-in-oil-a-chess-problem-in-the-drawing-room-the-tension-of-a-perfect-move-by-carlo-ferranti","title":"Courtly Chess Drama — A Strategy Masterpiece in Oil A Chess Problem in the Drawing Room — The Tension of a Perfect Move by Carlo Ferranti","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"95ca45cb-f575-4509-b217-dff4111ba62d\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-token-border-light my-2 flex gap-10 border-t pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"9a47192c-0d65-4049-af10-ea6f0d0d6a92\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"eeeebaab-0ea7-468c-a3d3-213d2a6c6249\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eStrategy Mind Game Masterpiece Oil Painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e“A Chess Problem in the Drawing Room” — The Drama of a Courtly Move\u003c\/strong\u003e by Carlo Ferranti (Italian, 1840–1908), circa mid-19th century\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e♟️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eSubject \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eA refined Italian School aristocratic genre scene, capturing a moment of intellectual tension and social theatre within an opulent historic interior.\u003cbr data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eOil on canvas, circa the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eThis richly animated composition centres on a chess match unfolding within a luxurious salon. The focal point is a gentleman dressed in pale green silk, leaning forward in deep strategic thought—his posture and expression suggesting the pressure of a difficult position. Opposite him, a confident young lady in an elegant pink gown reaches toward the board, poised to make her next move.\u003cbr data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eSurrounding figures—two finely dressed ladies and an amused standing gentleman—create a balanced and engaging narrative. Ferranti’s command of gesture, expression, and storytelling brings the scene vividly to life, with each observer adding a distinct emotional note: curiosity, quiet judgement, and amused anticipation.\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe artist demonstrates impressive technical skill in his handling of lace cuffs, silk gowns, velvet upholstery, powdered wigs, and reflective marble flooring. Textures feel tangible: fabric folds ripple with movement, lace appears delicately translucent, and the polished interior surfaces glow with soft, controlled light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e🌈 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eColour Palette \u0026amp; Visual Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eFerranti’s palette is sophisticated and harmonious. Soft pastel pinks, sage greens, pearl whites, and silvery greys dominate the costumes, contrasted beautifully against deeper tones of emerald-green velvet, oxblood red upholstery, and the luminous gilded golds of furniture and frame.\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eAccents of warm amber, subtle blues, and floral yellows and rose pinks appear throughout the décor, creating depth and atmosphere without overwhelming the figures. Light plays across silk and satin, giving the work its distinctive sparkle and “living” presence, while the overall tonality remains elegant and balanced—ideal for both traditional and refined modern interiors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eDuring the mid-19th century, Rome became a cultural crossroads for artists and collectors, and refined genre scenes such as this were prized for their ability to evoke aristocratic life with charm, intellect, and theatricality. \u003cem data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eA Chess Problem in the Drawing Room\u003c\/em\u003e reflects this fashionable taste: historical costume, luxurious interiors, and narrative tension—captured with convincing realism and decorative splendour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003e👨🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003eCarlo Ferranti was an accomplished Italian School painter active during the second half of the 19th century, a period when Rome stood at the centre of European artistic training and patronage. Although biographical records are relatively scarce, Ferranti is firmly associated with the Roman tradition of finely executed interior genre scenes, a style that enjoyed great popularity among both Italian and international collectors.\u003cbr data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eFerranti specialised in depicting aristocratic and courtly life, presenting elegantly dressed figures engaged in cultured pursuits such as music, conversation, and games of strategy. His work reflects the influence of academic training and the competitive artistic climate surrounding Rome’s academies, where technical refinement, historical costume accuracy, and narrative clarity were highly prized.\u003cbr data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Ferranti’s paintings is his exceptional attention to detail and surface finish. Silks, lace, velvet, and powdered wigs are rendered with precision, while facial expressions and body language subtly convey social hierarchy, intellect, and emotion. His compositions are carefully staged yet never static, combining decorative richness with engaging storytelling.\u003cbr data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003eFerranti’s works have appeared at major international auctions and continue to attract collectors for their charm, craftsmanship, and decorative strength. Today, his paintings are valued as fine examples of 19th-century Italian genre painting—works that bridge academic discipline with accessible narrative appeal, making them particularly desirable for both private collections and refined interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4662\"\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4665\"\u003eSigned “C. Ferranti” in black paint to the lower corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4779\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4982\"\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eHoused in its original, richly carved gilt frame, featuring ornate foliate decoration that enhances the painting’s period character and provides a handsome, museum-like presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5038\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5113\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5064\"\u003eDimensions Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5067\"\u003eHeight: 71.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"5082\" data-end=\"5085\"\u003eWidth: 87 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"5097\" data-end=\"5100\"\u003eDepth: 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5115\" data-end=\"5169\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5506\"\u003e📜 \u003cstrong data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5188\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5191\"\u003ePrivate Collection\u003cbr data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5212\"\u003eSotheby’s, London, British \u0026amp; Continental Pictures, 14 July 2004, Lot 207\u003cbr data-start=\"5284\" data-end=\"5287\"\u003eKinghams Auctioneers, Fine \u0026amp; Decorative Arts, 27 July 2023, Lot 403 (purchased by the present owner)\u003cbr data-start=\"5387\" data-end=\"5390\"\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003cbr data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5436\"\u003eSupporting labels and documentation remain preserved on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5562\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5564\" data-end=\"6179\"\u003e❤️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5589\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5589\" data-end=\"5592\"\u003e✅ A vivid, story-rich aristocratic chess scene full of character and wit \u003cbr data-start=\"5667\" data-end=\"5670\"\u003e✅ Sophisticated colour harmony: pastels balanced with jewel tones and gilded warmth ✨\u003cbr data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5758\"\u003e✅ Beautifully rendered textures—silk, lace, velvet, marble, and flesh tones \u003cbr data-start=\"5836\" data-end=\"5839\"\u003e✅ Strong, traceable auction provenance (Sotheby’s + Kinghams) \u003cbr data-start=\"5903\" data-end=\"5906\"\u003e✅ Signed work by a recognised 19th-century Italian genre painter \u003cbr data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"5976\"\u003e✅ Impressive decorative scale with excellent wall presence \u003cbr data-start=\"6038\" data-end=\"6041\"\u003e✅ Original gilt frame to complete the period statement \u003cbr data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6102\"\u003e✅ A timeless piece that elevates both classic and contemporary interiors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6181\" data-end=\"6235\"\u003e━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6237\" data-end=\"6675\"\u003e🧾 \u003cstrong data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6260\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6263\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition consistent with age. The paint surface presents well overall, with age-appropriate craquelure and minor foxing visible on closer inspection. Colours remain vibrant. The original gilt frame shows general wear including scuffs, small losses, cracking, and historic repairs, commensurate with age. The piece could benefit from optional professional cleaning or reframing if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cde53e37-bf08-4d06-961b-09bec3cdfbee\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent content-fade single-line flex flex-col\" id=\"thread-bottom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-secondary relative mt-auto flex min-h-8 w-full items-center justify-center p-2 text-center text-xs md:px-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5339\" data-start=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3609\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3623\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available — Professionally packaged and fully insured for secure international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3862\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eAvailable exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD — Inquire now to secure this unique piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5560\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7541\" data-end=\"7783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44045852573949,"sku":"k0061","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/mid-19th-century-italian-genre-oil-painting-a-chess-problem-by-carlo-ferranti-545627.jpg?v=1717145124"},{"product_id":"scottish-edwardian-girl-reading-story-oil-portrait-c1914-by-david-alison-r-s-a-1882-1955","title":"Scottish Edwardian Girl Reading Story Oil Portrait, c1914 by David Alison R.S.A. (1882–1955)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"015634cd-fbc8-49ea-b5a1-e2f63e22ef7f\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎨 Scottish Edwardian Child Portrait, 1914 — David Alison R.S.A. (1882–1955) Oil on Canvas, Signed and Dated  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eSubject \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eOil on canvas, signed and dated 1914, this intimate portrait shows a blonde child seated with an open book, absorbed in quiet reading. A well-loved teddy bear sits nearby, adding warmth and narrative charm. Her composed expression and soft, outward gaze create a reflective mood, capturing both innocence and presence in a finely observed early 20th-century portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eA strong example of Alison’s tonal approach, the figure is set against a cool, softly graded background of greys with muted blue notes, giving depth while keeping the sitter crisply defined. The white dress is carefully modelled with warm cream tones and silvery shadowing, conveying real weight and structure rather than flat brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eA deep crimson red sash and trim anchors the palette and introduces rhythm, repeatedly drawing the eye back to the face. The child’s hair is painted with luminous ivory and honeyed highlights, while the skin tones—rose, peach, and pale pink—are layered with sensitivity to suggest youthful softness and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eThe natural three-quarter pose feels unforced, and the relationship between face, book, and teddy bear creates a gentle visual flow through the painting. Alison balances refined finish in the features with freer handling in the background and fabric, producing atmosphere and a sense of air while keeping the composition harmonious and assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e👨🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eDavid Alison R.S.A. was a leading Scottish portrait painter of the early 20th century, admired for disciplined drawing, tonal control, and commitment to traditional portrait values. Born in Dysart, Fife, he trained at the Glasgow School of Art and later studied on the Continent, taking lasting influence from Old Master traditions and painters such as Raeburn, Velázquez, Ingres, and Goya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eIn 1913 he became Head of Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art, a prestigious appointment that positioned him at the centre of Scottish academic training. He served during the First World War and was wounded at Gallipoli in 1915, an event that affected his health thereafter. Elected Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1916 and later a full Academician in the early 1920s, he exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy in London. His early, dated portraits—especially of children—remain particularly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003ePainted in 1914, at the close of the Edwardian era and immediately before the First World War, this portrait preserves a sense of domestic calm and childhood innocence just before a period of sweeping social change. Works firmly dated to this moment are especially resonant, capturing the character of an era on the brink of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eSigned and dated “David Alison, 1914” by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003eHoused in its original substantial decorative gilt frame, richly ornamented and well-suited to the period. The frame adds gravitas and strong wall presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3310\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eDimensions Framed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eHeight 107 cm · Width 86.5 cm · Depth 7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003eA large, impressive scale suitable as a focal point in a refined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003e📜 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003ePrivate Scottish collection.\u003cbr data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eVerso: notable Scottish auction label; acquired via Lyon \u0026amp; Turnbull, Edinburgh; now in the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3916\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3537\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3540\"\u003e✅ Fully signed and dated 1914 from a highly desirable period\u003cbr data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003e✅ By a Royal Scottish Academy artist with established reputation\u003cbr data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e✅ Collectible subject: child portrait with narrative warmth\u003cbr data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e✅ Strong tonal harmony with confident use of crimson red\u003cbr data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003e✅ Decorative impact paired with serious art-historical interest\u003cbr data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3857\"\u003e✅ A rare balance of emotional intimacy and academic control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"4338\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eFine used condition consistent with age. The paint surface shows areas of foxing, dirt, staining, and discolouration, with some craquelure and minor paint loss toward the edges. The frame has general wear including scuffs, scratches, chips, cracking, and small losses. Protective glass shows scratches and foxing. A professional clean is recommended to restore tonal clarity and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cde53e37-bf08-4d06-961b-09bec3cdfbee\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent content-fade single-line flex flex-col\" id=\"thread-bottom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-secondary relative mt-auto flex min-h-8 w-full items-center justify-center p-2 text-center text-xs md:px-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5339\" data-start=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3609\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3623\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available — Professionally packaged and fully insured for secure international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3862\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eAvailable exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD — Inquire now to secure this unique piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5560\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inline-flex border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-secondary flex items-center justify-center gap-4 px-4 py-2.5 text-sm whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44622298644733,"sku":"k1203","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/girlreading_ffefb36d-7b85-4b28-9921-33d3a8557103.jpg?v=1709997432"},{"product_id":"historic-painting-mary-queen-of-scots-the-last-farewell-by-christoffel-bisschop","title":"Historic Painting Mary Queen of Scots: The Last Farewell by Christoffel Bisschop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"etc-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"101\"\u003e🏛️ Antique 1855 Historic Watercolour — “Mary Queen of Scots: The Last Farewell” by Christoffel Bisschop | Framed Masterpiece of Royal History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"254\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"256\"\u003e🎨 Subject \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"282\"\u003ePresenting a \u003cstrong data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"295\"\u003estunning mid-19th-century watercolour\u003c\/strong\u003e titled \u003cstrong data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"344\"\u003e“Mary Queen of Scots: The Last Farewell”\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by renowned Dutch artist \u003cstrong data-end=\"447\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eChristoffel Bisschop\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated 1855. This emotionally powerful, historically significant work is signed by the artist and beautifully preserved under protective glass in its original ornate gilt frame — a true statement piece ready to elevate any art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"696\"\u003e🖌️ Composition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eBisschop’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"756\"\u003emasterful watercolour technique\u003c\/strong\u003e infuses this historic moment with delicate detail and profound emotional weight. His soft, transparent washes gently illuminate Mary’s white blouse and mourning veil, while textured brushwork brings out the rich browns of her fur shawl and the deep blues of her skirt. The contrast between smooth fabric, weathered stone, and shimmering leaded glass adds tactile dimension you can almost feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1193\"\u003ecolour palette\u003c\/strong\u003e is subtle yet dramatic: muted whites, earthy browns, deep navy tones, and soft golden light streaming through the window. These tones perfectly set the somber, reflective atmosphere, pulling the viewer into the dignified sorrow of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003eThe composition centers on Mary, poised gracefully at the foot of an oak staircase, her head bowed in resignation. Nearby, a grieving man and woman lean solemnly over the window sill, faces marked by quiet sadness as they share her final farewell. The interplay of shadowed interior and bright exterior light creates a powerful visual metaphor between life, fate, and loss. Bisschop’s work transforms this historical moment into a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003etimeless, emotionally immersive masterpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1960\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003e✍️ Signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003eThe painting is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1977\"\u003esigned by Christoffel Bisschop\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower section, confirming its authenticity and artistic provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2093\"\u003e👩🎨 About the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003eChristoffel Bisschop (1828–1904) was a celebrated Dutch painter and lithographer, best known for his evocative genre scenes. Trained under prominent European masters, he exhibited widely in the Netherlands, France, England, and the U.S., including the prestigious Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Today, his works are preserved in major museum collections, including the Fries Museum, which houses a full recreation of his and his wife Kate Bisschop-Swift’s workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2672\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2706\" data-start=\"2674\"\u003e👑 Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3165\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2750\" data-start=\"2707\"\u003eMary Stuart, Queen of Scots (1542–1587)\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of Europe’s most tragic royal figures. Crowned as an infant and later Queen Consort of France, her reign was marred by political intrigue, religious conflict, personal heartbreak, and ultimately imprisonment by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. After 18 years in captivity, Mary was executed for treason — a dramatic downfall that cemented her legacy as a romantic, tragic icon in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3170\" data-start=\"3167\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3187\" data-start=\"3172\"\u003e🖼️ Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3358\" data-start=\"3188\"\u003eSet in its \u003cstrong data-end=\"3233\" data-start=\"3199\"\u003eoriginal decorative gilt frame\u003c\/strong\u003e with protective glass, this artwork makes an elegant, museum-quality statement perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3363\" data-start=\"3360\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3378\" data-start=\"3365\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3381\"\u003eFrame dimensions: \u003cstrong data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3399\"\u003e39 cm high x 31 cm wide x 2.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3445\" data-start=\"3442\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3466\" data-start=\"3447\"\u003e📜 Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3596\" data-start=\"3467\"\u003eIncludes provenance label verso from a high-end Shire auction and is now part of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3584\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD \u003c\/strong\u003ecollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3598\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3630\" data-start=\"3603\"\u003e💖 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3967\" data-start=\"3631\"\u003e✅ A rare, historically significant fine art treasure\u003cbr data-end=\"3686\" data-start=\"3683\"\u003e✅ Signed by a renowned 19th-century Dutch master\u003cbr data-end=\"3737\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e✅ A dramatic, conversation-worthy piece for collectors, historians, or royal enthusiasts\u003cbr data-end=\"3828\" data-start=\"3825\"\u003e✅ Perfect for elegant home decor, office spaces, or private galleries\u003cbr data-end=\"3900\" data-start=\"3897\"\u003e✅ Ready to hang, bringing timeless beauty and story to your space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4095\" data-start=\"3969\"\u003eThis artwork offers both \u003cstrong data-end=\"4031\" data-start=\"3994\"\u003evisual impact and narrative depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an unforgettable addition to any serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4100\" data-start=\"4097\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4120\" data-start=\"4102\"\u003e🔍 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4337\" data-start=\"4121\"\u003eFine antique condition: the watercolour surface is well preserved with some foxing stains; the frame shows general wear, scratches, cracking, fading, and paint losses consistent with age. Ready for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4342\" data-start=\"4339\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4361\" data-start=\"4344\"\u003e🌍 Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4520\" data-start=\"4362\"\u003eWe offer insured worldwide shipping — please contact us for a personalized quote. 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This stunning artwork portrays six Bedouin tribesmen — three riding camels, three walking — journeying along the sandy banks of Egypt’s Suez Canal, painted just a few years after the canal’s historic opening in 1869.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e🏜 \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eHarper’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"648\"\u003emasterful watercolor technique\u003c\/strong\u003e radiates across the piece, with delicate, muted earth tones seamlessly blending into washes of gold, ochre, and soft sienna that evoke the sun-drenched Egyptian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eThe pale yellow sky dissolves gently into sand-gray, capturing the heat, stillness, and vastness of the desert. The camels’ graceful silhouettes are confidently outlined, while the Bedouins’ robes are rendered with detailed yet fluid brushwork, allowing the natural transparency of watercolor to convey the softness of fabric and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eHarper’s horizontal brushstrokes create a shimmering effect across the canal’s water, adding subtle life and motion to an otherwise tranquil, meditative scene. Stylistically, this painting reflects \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eVictorian Orientalism\u003c\/strong\u003e — romantic, atmospheric, and deeply observational — capturing the exotic allure of Middle Eastern life with elegance, precision, and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e✍ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eTitled and signed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eHenry Andrew Harper\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower corners, with an inscription on the verso confirming authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003e🧑🎨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eHenry Andrew Harper (1835–1900) was a renowned British watercolorist born in Barnham, Bedfordshire. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts and sold at top-tier auction houses like Christie’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eIn the early 1870s, Harper traveled through Egypt alongside his friend and patron, William Ward, the First Earl of Dudley. Many of his Middle Eastern works, including this one, were inspired by his firsthand experiences and observations. Harper passed away in 1900 at Westerham Hall, Kent, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Victorian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e🖼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eFrame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eBeautifully set in a later \u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003egilt frame\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds timeless charm. Comes with a secure hanging thread on the back — ready for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eDimensions (Framed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eHeight: 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eWidth: 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eDepth (thickness): 1.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eA perfectly proportioned piece that fits effortlessly into home, office, or gallery 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Title","offer_id":45554148737277,"sku":"k1311","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/painting-suez-canal-group-of-bedouin-tribesman-with-camels-travelling-along-bank-522007.jpg?v=1723630497"},{"product_id":"painting-formula-one-racing-1955-monaco-grand-prix-alberto-ascari-red-lancia-d50","title":"Painting Formula One Racing 1955 Monaco Grand Prix Alberto Ascari Red Lancia D50","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the thrill of the 1955 Monaco Grand Prix with this stunning painting by Nicholas Watts. Featuring legendary driver Alberto Ascari behind the wheel of his iconic red Lancia D50, this piece captures the excitement and intensity of Formula One racing. Perfect for any motorsports enthusiast or art collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eAlso mounted alongside is a scarce original autograph signed signature by Alberto Ascari himself, which is signed in pencil to an album page attached inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eSubject racing sporting portrait of the known Alberto Ascari driving in the red Lancia D50 No 26 in side profile at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1955.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eMedium acrylic on board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eCirca late 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eSet in a racing red frame \u0026amp; mounted with a front protective cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eYou can feel the thrill of this exciting race, the artist Nicholas Watts has captured the spinning motion of the tyre wheels with his brushstrokes which is breathtaking, showing the known much loved \u0026amp; admired Italian racing driver, with the racing track below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eA great display size with the frame being 80 cm wide \u0026amp; 54 cm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eTitle “Alberto Ascari's Lancia D50 at the Monaco Grand Prix, 1955” By Nicholas Watts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eFormula One Nicholas Watts (British b.1947) a known British sporting artist, his works have been exhibited \u0026amp; sold at galleries \u0026amp; auction houses around the world, the highest sold price was for $7,584 US Dollars. Nicholas Watts was brought up in Kent close to the racing circuit Brands Hatch located in West Kingsdown, Kent, England, United Kingdom. Originally used as a grasstrack motorcycle circuit on farmland, it held 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently hosts many British and International racing events. He merged his natural art talent with his admiration of motorsport. He created his own style. His paintings with racing drivers signatures are among the most sought after. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eBiography of Alberto Ascari (13 July 1918 – 26 May 1955) was an Italian racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1950 to 1955. Ascari won two Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won in 1952 and 1953 with Ferrari. In endurance racing, Ascari won the Mille Miglia in 1954 with Lancia. Noted for careful precision and finely-judged accuracy, Ascari was a multitalented racer who competed in motorcycle racing before switching to cars. He won consecutive Formula One world titles in 1952 and 1953 for Scuderia Ferrari, becoming the first Ferrari-powered World Champion and breaking several records across both seasons. He remains the last Italian to win the World Drivers' Championship, as of 2024. This was sandwiched by an appearance in the 1952 Indianapolis 500, and winning the 1954 Mille Miglia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eAs of 2024, Ascari and Michael Schumacher are Ferrari's only back-to-back World Champions, and Ascari remains Ferrari's sole Italian champion. As the first driver to win multiple World Championship titles, he held the record for most World Championship titles from 1952 to 1954, becoming one of four drivers to have held the record for most World Championship titles. Juan Manuel Fangio held the record from 1954 to 2002 (jointly with Ascari in 1954) and Schumacher has held the record since 2002, although Schumacher also shares that record with Lewis Hamilton since 2020. When Ascari was a young child, his father Antonio Ascari, also a famous racing driver, died in an accident at the 1925 French Grand Prix. Ascari himself was later killed during a test session for Ferrari at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza in 1955 Monte Carlo, Monaco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eThe 1955 Monaco Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Monaco on 22 May 1955. It was race 2 of 7 in the 1955 World Championship of Drivers and was given an honorary name, Grand Prix d'Europe. 19-22 May 1955. Alberto Ascari leads Louis Chiron (both Lancia D50). Chiron finished in 6th position but Ascari crashed into the harbour water. The 100-lap race was won by Ferrari driver Maurice Trintignant after he started from ninth position. Eugenio Castellotti finished second for the Lancia team and Maserati drivers Jean Behra and Cesare Perdisa came in third. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eProvenance Julian Chritchlow GCF Leighton Buzzard \u0026amp; Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eOur online gallery only selects \u0026amp; sell paintings based on subject, quality \u0026amp; significance.     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eWe provide our clients with an exceptional professional customer service.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eInternational buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eWith hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eCondition report. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"etc-description\"\u003eThe front painting surface is in very good order, the frame has general wear scuffs, scratches \u0026amp; minor losses and recent paint touch ups to the corners commensurate with usage \u0026amp; age. 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Wiltshire-Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking side-profile composition showing Concorde in flight beneath a vivid blue sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong combination of technical aircraft detail and atmospheric sky handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant subject marking the end of British Airways Concorde commercial service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously with the Shanklin Gallery, Isle of Wight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private aviation collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a Larson-Juhl gilt gold-leaf frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected by AR70 museum-grade glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking British aviation oil painting by \u003cstrong\u003eG. Wiltshire-Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting Concorde G-BOAG in connection with the final commercial Concorde flight from New York JFK to London Heathrow on 24 October 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting commemorates one of the defining moments in modern aviation history, when British Airways Concorde service formally came to an end following nearly three decades of supersonic passenger travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcorde is presented in elegant side profile against a vivid blue sky, with the aircraft occupying the visual centre of the composition. The precision of the fuselage and distinctive delta-wing silhouette is contrasted with softer, more expressive treatment of the cloud formations, creating an effective balance between technical accuracy and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is particularly appealing as both an aviation subject and a record of the end of an extraordinary era of commercial flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: G. Wiltshire-Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eConcorde G-BOAG, The Last Commercial Flight, New York to London, 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Aviation \/ Transport \/ Sporting and Industrial Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Concorde G-BOAG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed lower right, G. Wiltshire-Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlight: British Airways Flight 002, New York JFK to London Heathrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Larson-Juhl gilt gold-leaf frame with reverse profile and distressed finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazing: AR70 museum-grade glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting presents Concorde in a clean side-profile composition, flying high above the Atlantic beneath a luminous blue sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiltshire-Smith gives particular attention to the aircraft itself. The streamlined fuselage, slender nose, swept delta wings and red British Airways tail markings are carefully rendered, creating a convincing sense of the speed and technological sophistication for which Concorde became famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding sky is handled more freely, with expressive cloud textures creating atmosphere and depth while retaining the aircraft as the dominant visual element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is predominantly cool blue and white, with silver-grey tones across the aircraft and strong red accents at the tail. The simplicity of the colour scheme allows the silhouette of Concorde to remain immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall effect is both dramatic and restrained, capturing the elegance of one of the most iconic aircraft ever placed into commercial service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Final Commercial Concorde Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 24 October 2003, British Airways Flight 002 operated from New York JFK to London Heathrow, marking the final commercial Concorde service between the two cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flight represented the closing chapter of nearly three decades of scheduled supersonic passenger service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcorde had become a defining symbol of speed, technological innovation and luxury air travel, connecting major international destinations at supersonic speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final New York to London service therefore became an important moment in aviation history and remains one of the most recognisable events associated with the retirement of Concorde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting commemorates that transition through a carefully observed portrait of the aircraft itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. 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Additional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be professionally packaged with particular attention to protecting the artwork, gilt frame and museum-grade glazing and will be fully insured for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55420188688762,"sku":"CAC-SK-0375","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/qt0xaIb6J63MpMYP6d2-2Ac_0_gps_generated.png?v=1748098498"},{"product_id":"adrian-heat-signed-watercolour-form-in-motion-key-british-abstract-masterpiece","title":"Adrian Heat Signed Watercolour Form in Motion Key British Abstract Masterpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003eAdrian Heath (1920–1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm in Motion, 1965 \u003cem\u003eSigned British Post-War Abstract Watercolour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal watercolour by Adrian Heath (1920–1992)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated “Heath ’65” lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1965 during Heath’s mature abstract period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant example of post-war British abstraction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic geometric composition exploring movement and spatial tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOchre, sienna, slate blue, steel grey, charcoal and cream palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparent washes, dry-brush passages and gestural mark-making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally mounted and framed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently acquired through a notable Scottish auction house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously exhibited at a museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling original abstract watercolour by \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Heath (1920–1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important figure in the development of post-war British abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and dated \u003cstrong\u003e“Heath ’65”\u003c\/strong\u003e lower right, \u003cem\u003eForm in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e was created in 1965 and demonstrates Heath’s mature investigation of colour, geometric form, movement and spatial relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerticals, diagonals and angular elements interact across the composition, establishing a carefully controlled visual rhythm. Warm ochres and earthy siennas contrast with slate blues and steel greys, while charcoal blacks provide structural weight and softer creams introduce areas of light and openness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting composition combines intellectual rigour with expressive spontaneity — qualities central to Heath’s contribution to British modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Adrian Heath (1920–1992)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eForm in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: British\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Post-War \/ Mid-20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: British Abstraction \/ Modernism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Abstract composition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed and dated “Heath ’65” lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Natural wood frame with mount and protective glazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eForm in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Heath’s sophisticated approach to abstraction during the mature phase of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is structured through intersecting vertical, diagonal and angular forms which appear to advance and recede across the sheet. This interaction produces a palpable sense of spatial tension without reliance upon conventional perspective or recognisable subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeath exploits the versatility of watercolour through fluid transparent washes, dry-brush textures, gestural passages and more sharply delineated forms. Layers of translucent pigment give the composition depth while preserving the immediacy characteristic of a work on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour plays an equally important structural role. Warm ochres and siennas establish an earthy foundation, cooler slate blues and greys provide contrast, and areas of charcoal black give weight to the composition. Cream and ivory passages introduce visual breathing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough abstract, the forms invite associations with architecture, human figures and movement without becoming explicitly representational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1965, \u003cem\u003eForm in Motion\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to a period when Heath’s abstract vocabulary was fully established. His concern with relationships between forms, rather than individual motifs viewed in isolation, is particularly evident here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intimate scale of the watercolour concentrates these ideas into a highly resolved composition, making the work an appealing example of British post-war abstraction as well as a sophisticated decorative work for a modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Heath (1920–1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a significant British abstract painter, writer and teacher whose career played an important role in the development of post-war abstraction in Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Burma in 1920, Heath later moved to Britain and studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force and was subsequently held as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft III. During his captivity, he met \u003cstrong\u003eTerry Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e and encouraged Frost’s developing interest in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the war, Heath increasingly turned towards abstraction. His mature work concentrated upon geometrical relationships, pictorial space, balance and rhythm and was informed by European abstraction and Constructivist ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtists including \u003cstrong\u003eJean Hélion and Victor Pasmore\u003c\/strong\u003e contributed to the wider artistic context in which Heath developed, although his combination of structured geometry and lyrical movement became distinctly his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeath exhibited regularly at the \u003cstrong\u003eRedfern Gallery in London\u003c\/strong\u003e and in 1953 published \u003cem\u003eAbstract Art: Its Origins and Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e, an important articulation of his ideas concerning abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work was associated with significant exhibitions of post-war modernism, including \u003cstrong\u003eThis Is Tomorrow at the Whitechapel Gallery in 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edocumenta II in Kassel in 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside his own practice, Heath taught at institutions including Bath Academy of Art and Chelsea School of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis works are represented in major public collections including \u003cstrong\u003eTate, the Arts Council Collection and the British Council Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, securing his position within the history of British modernism and post-war abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently acquired through a notable Scottish auction house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThereafter acquired, researched and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously exhibited at a museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.5 cm high × 37 cm wide × 2 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour is professionally presented within a generous mount and natural wood frame beneath protective glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in good overall vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour retains good colour and there are no reported tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are areas of foxing and staining to the painted surface and surrounding mount, consistent with age and the nature of a work on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural wood frame displays minor chips, scuffs and scratches consistent with previous handling and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protective glass exhibits some staining and surface scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork remains professionally mounted and framed and is ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the accompanying photographs for a complete visual assessment of condition. 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We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55512333320570,"sku":"K400001","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/AdrianHeath.jpg?v=1749888910"},{"product_id":"mid-century-surrealist-painting-cleopatra-s-last-dream-the-death-of-a-queen","title":"Mid-Century Surrealist Painting Cleopatra’s Last Dream The Death of a Queen","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWenda Jerrum – Death of Cleopatra, c.1960 – Signed British Surrealist Watercolour \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Mid-Century Historical \u0026amp; Mythological Watercolour | Professionally Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original signed watercolour by Wenda Jerrum\u003cbr\u003e• Dating to circa 1960\u003cbr\u003e• Dramatic depiction of the Death of Cleopatra\u003cbr\u003e• British mid-century figurative painting with Surrealist-inflected narrative qualities\u003cbr\u003e• Extraordinary mythological imagery suggestive of the Egyptian Bennu\u003cbr\u003e• Signed “Wenda Jerrum” lower right\u003cbr\u003e• Professionally presented in a Larson Juhl Canaletto frame\u003cbr\u003e• Museum-grade AR70 protective glazing\u003cbr\u003e• Formerly held by Grays \u0026amp; Sons Carlisle LTD\u003cbr\u003e• Recently sourced from a private UK collection\u003cbr\u003e• Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003cbr\u003e• Supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evocative and highly individual original watercolour by British artist Wenda Jerrum, presenting a dreamlike interpretation of the final moments of Cleopatra VII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted circa 1960, “Death of Cleopatra” occupies an intriguing territory between historical narrative, theatrical figuration and Surrealist-inflected fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleopatra stands at the centre of a sweeping composition populated by dramatically gesturing figures and dominated by an enormous winged creature. The familiar historical subject consequently becomes something more psychologically complex: a meditation upon mortality, sovereignty, destiny and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Wenda Jerrum\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Death of Cleopatra\u003cbr\u003eDate: Circa 1960\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Watercolour\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Cleopatra VII \/ Historical and mythological narrative\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Mid-century British figurative painting with Surrealist-inflected elements\u003cbr\u003eSignature: Signed “Wenda Jerrum” lower right\u003cbr\u003eFrame: Larson Juhl Canaletto moulded frame\u003cbr\u003eGlazing: Museum-grade AR70 protective glazing\u003cbr\u003ePresentation: Ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theatrical quality of Jerrum’s composition is immediately compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures appear to twist and recoil around Cleopatra, their elongated forms and flowing garments lending the scene an almost suspended quality — as though a moment of extreme drama has been arrested within a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enormous winged bird provides the composition with its most unusual mythological element. Its presence invites comparison with the Bennu, the sacred bird of ancient Egyptian religion associated with creation, renewal and rebirth and frequently connected in later interpretation with the phoenix tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead in this context, the imagery creates an intriguing dialogue between Cleopatra’s death and the concept of rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerrum’s treatment of space contributes further to the dreamlike character. The geometric chequered floor creates artificial perspective while figures overlap and occupy deliberately uncertain spatial relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is similarly expressive: cool blues and whites are set against golds, browns, pinks and blacks, creating alternating passages of restraint and heightened drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than functioning solely as historical illustration, “Death of Cleopatra” presents its subject through a distinctly imaginative mid-century visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleopatra VII Philopator (69–30 BCE) was the final active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt and remains one of antiquity’s most recognisable historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer political career, alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and eventual death following Octavian’s victory have inspired centuries of literature and visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Cleopatra is treated not merely as a historical ruler but almost as an archetype of sovereignty, tragedy and self-determination, surrounded by imagery encouraging a more symbolic reading of her final moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWenda Jerrum remains a comparatively little-documented British artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present work nevertheless demonstrates a distinctive visual vocabulary characterised by narrative ambition, expressive figuration, fluid watercolour handling and imaginative symbolic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting bears the artist’s clear signature, “Wenda Jerrum”, at the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the absence of an extensive published biography or catalogue raisonné, interpretation of Jerrum’s wider artistic practice should remain appropriately cautious. 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The performer appears suspended between movement and repose, creating an image concerned less with spectacle than with concentration, equilibrium and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA muted red curtain and simplified architectural forms establish a theatrical environment. Yet the absence of an audience and the unexpected calm of the resting dog give the composition the quality of a private dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is catalogued as British School and is interpreted stylistically within the broader context of post-war figurative Surrealism. Its poised figures, carefully ordered space and mysterious atmosphere invite comparison with the paintings of Paul Delvaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: James Eagle, as inscribed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eCircus Cyclist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British School, as presently catalogued\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle: Figurative Surrealism with elements of Magical Realism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistic description: In the manner of Paul Delvaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed “Eagle” lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerso inscription: “Circus Cyclist \/ James Eagle \/ 1966 \/ James Eagle”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Oak-grain frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed dimensions: 48 cm high × 38 cm wide × 4 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the painting, the circus performer maintains a careful position upon a unicycle. The pose suggests technical control, but the surrounding stillness transforms the act into a visual metaphor for emotional and artistic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resting dog provides a gentle contrast to the elevated performer. While one figure depends upon precision and equilibrium, the other remains settled and calm. Their relationship gives the composition an understated narrative tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft red curtain frames the scene and establishes its theatrical identity. Simplified architectural planes extend behind the figures, producing an environment that is recognisable yet difficult to locate. This spatial ambiguity contributes to the painting’s dreamlike character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is composed primarily of ochre, muted crimson, softened green and warm neutral tones. Thinly layered pigments create a subdued luminosity, while controlled contours and flattened forms demonstrate a measured modernist approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work possesses qualities associated with both Surrealism and Magical Realism: an improbable or symbolically charged event is presented without visual disturbance, as though entirely natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts quiet staging and psychological atmosphere invite comparison with Paul Delvaux. The connection is interpretative and concerns mood, theatrical framing and suspended narrative rather than a direct copy of any identified Delvaux composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Eagle is identified through the lower-right signature and the graphite inscription retained on the reverse of the canvas. The inscription records the artist’s name, the title \u003cem\u003eCircus Cyclist\u003c\/em\u003e and the year 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent published biographical information about Eagle remains limited, and no authoritative documentation has presently been found confirming membership of a formal Surrealist or neo-Surrealist movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work itself nevertheless demonstrates a clear engagement with the dreamlike and symbolically suggestive tendencies found in post-war figurative painting. Everyday elements—a performer, unicycle, dog and curtain—are reorganised into a quiet psychological tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cataloguing of the work as British School is based upon its available British provenance and current market history. 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The paint surface is stable, with fine and evenly distributed craquelure consistent with a work dating from 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe varnish is clear and appears evenly applied. No obvious retouching has been observed during visual examination under magnification and raking light, although no ultraviolet or scientific analysis has been undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak-grain frame is clean and structurally sound, with minor surface wear consistent with age and previous display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains its partially legible graphite inscription together with light adhesive traces from a previous label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the available photographs when assessing condition. Further images and information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide delivery is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be carefully protected, professionally packaged and dispatched fully insured for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us if you require a destination-specific shipping quotation or further delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. 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As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. 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Leonard by a printed card on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Westwood House is recognised as a Grade I-listed historic building. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Richly observed carved woodwork, furnishings, ceramics and ancestral portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Combines architectural precision with the warmth of an inhabited interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Presented in a Larson-Juhl gilt frame with conservation-grade mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Protected by AR70 low-reflection, UV-reducing glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Worcestershire private-collection provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Privately loaned and exhibited during 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1891, this evocative watercolour preserves a quiet moment within the Long Gallery at Westwood House, one of Worcestershire’s most distinctive historic country houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the composition stands an elaborate carved chimneypiece crowned by an ancestral portrait. The warm brown tones of the woodwork are illuminated by a softly glowing fire, while coloured ceramics, dried flowers, a potted palm and a crimson chaise longue reveal the room as both an architectural showpiece and a lived domestic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is unsigned on its visible painted surface. A printed card attached to the reverse records the artist as E. Leonard, gives the date 1891 and identifies the subject as Westwood Park, Worcestershire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: E. Leonard, according to the verso card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1891.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: The Long Gallery chimneypiece at Westwood House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Westwood Park, Worcestershire, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassification: British architectural and interior watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylistic description: In the manner of John Chessell Buckler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: No visible painted signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentary evidence: Printed identifying card retained on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Larson-Juhl gilt frame with conservation-grade mount and AR70 glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour’s strength lies in its balance between precise observation and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard carefully establishes the room’s perspective and the proportions of its architectural features. The chimneypiece forms an imposing focal point, its carved structure leading upwards towards the portrait of a gentleman in historic dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestic objects temper this formality. Small vases introduce jewel-like blue and red accents, while dried flowers and a palm bring organic forms into the architectural setting. The crimson chaise adds colour and suggests the continued use of the room during the late-Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour is constructed through transparent layers of ochre, sienna, brown and muted green. These controlled washes convey the depth and patina of the carved timber while retaining the luminosity characteristic of watercolour on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestwood House and the Pakington Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestwood House is situated west of Droitwich within the historic landscape of Westwood Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house began as a hunting lodge constructed around 1600 for Sir John Pakington. It was extended during approximately 1660–70 for his grandson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central rectangular block is surrounded by four dramatic angled wings. This complex but symmetrical design created one of the most memorable country-house plans in Worcestershire and is sometimes described as a precursor to the later butterfly plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house remained closely connected with the Pakington family and underwent further alterations during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was designated a Grade I-listed building in 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Historic Chimneypiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting centres upon a richly carved wooden chimneypiece incorporating columns, architectural mouldings, heraldic elements and decorative panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the mantel is the portrait of a gentleman dressed in a ruff and doublet. Whether representing a Tudor or early-Stuart ancestor, the portrait contributes to the room’s carefully cultivated sense of lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Gallery would traditionally have provided space for walking, conversation and the display of portraits, furniture and decorative objects. Such interiors acted as visible expressions of family history, rank and cultural inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject’s identification is supported by a photographic view published in In English Homes in 1904 under the caption “The Chimney Piece in the Long Gallery.” Leonard’s watercolour predates that publication by thirteen years and records the interior during the closing decade of the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. Leonard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE. Leonard is named as the artist on the printed card attached to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt present, insufficient reliable biographical evidence has been located to connect the name conclusively with a documented exhibited artist. It would therefore be inappropriate to construct a detailed biography or claim membership of a particular artistic circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour itself demonstrates an understanding of perspective, architectural form and the behaviour of light within an interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard’s approach belongs to the broader Victorian interest in recording historic buildings at a time when antiquarians, architects and artists were increasingly concerned with architectural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Chessell Buckler and Architectural Watercolour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Chessell Buckler was born in 1793 and worked as both an architect and architectural draughtsman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether with his father, John Buckler, he contributed to an extensive visual record of Britain’s churches, monuments and historic buildings. 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A conservation-grade white mount, finished with a fine gold border, separates the paper safely from the glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAR70 low-reflection glass improves visibility by reducing glare while providing UV-reducing protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete work is ready to hang within a library, study, entrance hall or collection devoted to British architectural and country-house art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection, Worcestershire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated and catalogued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned and exhibited in “Elegance \u0026amp; Memory: The Country House Interior in Watercolour.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire, Autumn 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed width: 51 cm \/ approximately 20.1 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed height: 41 cm \/ approximately 16.1 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed depth: 4 cm \/ approximately 1.6 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dimensions are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watercolour is in excellent overall visual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colours remain bright and stable. 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Its carefully orchestrated figures and theatrical interior create a strong sense of narrative, inviting the viewer into one of the defining episodes of modern political history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly in a private American collection, the work has been recently framed in gilt and fitted with museum-quality protective Artglass, creating an elegant presentation suitable for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Anna Richards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist’s Dates: 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Drafting the Declaration of Independence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed Anna Richards lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Historical narrative painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: The preparation of the United States Declaration of Independence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter: Jean-Léon Gérôme Ferris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Recently fitted moulded gilt frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlazing: Museum-quality AR99 Artglass providing high-level UV protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStatus: Ready for immediate display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichards has constructed the scene around the contrasting personalities and historical roles of the three principal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the left, Benjamin Franklin sits in quiet contemplation, studying the manuscript with an air of wisdom and restraint. 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Manuscript papers refer to authorship and political debate, while the cabinetry, portraits and architectural details establish a suitably scholarly colonial environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist’s aim is clearly interpretative rather than documentary. Historical accuracy is balanced with theatrical presentation, allowing the scene to communicate intellectual importance and patriotic sentiment through a warm, accessible visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Historical Subject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Declaration of Independence emerged from a period of rapidly escalating political conflict between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn June 1776, the Continental Congress appointed a committee to prepare a declaration formally explaining the colonies’ decision to seek independence. 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Rather than attempting an exact reconstruction, they used historic costume, symbolic furnishings and dramatic figure arrangements to communicate the intellectual and emotional importance of the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean-Léon Gérôme Ferris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Léon Gérôme Ferris (1863–1930) was a prominent American historical painter celebrated for his ambitious visual chronicle of the nation’s development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe son of portrait painter Stephen James Ferris, he received artistic training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later studied in Europe. His middle names honoured the distinguished French academic artist Jean-Léon Gérôme, under whom his father had studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerris became particularly associated with imaginative scenes from colonial and revolutionary America. His compositions combined period dress, architectural detail and dramatic storytelling, creating images that were both educational and visually engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough romanticised rather than strictly documentary, Ferris’s paintings became deeply embedded within American popular culture through widespread reproduction. They continue to influence how many defining episodes of early American history are visualised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present work is a later painted interpretation after that tradition, retaining the recognisable historical subject while displaying the individual hand and decorative approach of Anna Richards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Richards is identified through the signature appearing at the lower-right corner of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo definitive published biography has currently been located for this particular painter, and the catalogue entry therefore avoids unsupported conclusions concerning the artist’s nationality, training or professional career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting nevertheless reveals a capable understanding of narrative composition. Richards has successfully balanced three principal figures within a complex interior while maintaining clarity of subject and a convincing sense of historical atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer use of warm colour, contrasting costume and carefully selected symbolic objects demonstrates an appreciation for the decorative and emotional qualities of historical Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a signed, hand-painted interpretation after Jean-Léon Gérôme Ferris, the work possesses an individual character distinct from commercially printed reproductions of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private American collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally acquired through an art dealer based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work’s American collection history and later British presentation offer an appealing transatlantic provenance particularly suited to its subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas Size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61 cm wide × 51 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e78 cm wide × 68 cm high × 3 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is sufficiently substantial to command attention while remaining adaptable to a wide variety of domestic, professional and collection settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is presented in good vintage decorative condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colours remain warm and visually effective, and the principal figures and interior details retain an attractive overall appearance. As expected for a vintage painting, the surface displays evidence of age and previous handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserved condition points include scuffs, scratches, varnish streaks and abrasions, localised surface marks and several small areas of paint loss. There is also rubbing within portions of the darker paintwork, together with craquelure and areas of accumulated surface dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese imperfections contribute to the work’s age-related character and are most evident when examined closely. They do not substantially interfere with the readability or decorative impact of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas currently appears stable and structurally sound. The recently fitted gilt frame presents attractively, with possible minor handmade variations, rubbing and handling marks. Museum-quality AR99 Artglass has been installed to protect the painted surface and provide high-level UV protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is ready for hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs, as they form an integral part of the condition report. Further images and information can be supplied upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery work is professionally packed using materials appropriate to its size, medium and construction. Delivery is fully insured for transit, with careful attention given to the protection of the frame, glazing and painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for a tailored international shipping quotation or to discuss collection and delivery arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. 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As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56932905091450,"sku":"CAC-SK-0491","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/BenjaminFranklin_JohnAdams_ThomasJeffersonDraftingtheDeclarationofIndependence.jpg?v=1780077821"},{"product_id":"19th-century-oil-painting-daniel-in-the-lions-den-attributed-isaac-findler","title":"19th Century Oil Painting Daniel in the Lions' Den Attributed Isaac Findler","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributed to Isaac Findler (British, 1809–1888)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel in the Lions’ Den\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and Dated 1881\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian Biblical Oil Painting on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Atmospheric Victorian depiction of Daniel in the Lions’ Den.\u003cbr\u003e• Signed “Findler” and dated 1881.\u003cbr\u003e• Attributed to Staffordshire artist Isaac Findler.\u003cbr\u003e• Important connection with Findler’s earlier treatment of the same biblical subject.\u003cbr\u003e• Dramatic use of chiaroscuro and rich Victorian colour.\u003cbr\u003e• Daniel’s crimson robe creates a commanding central focus.\u003cbr\u003e• Substantial dimensions and impressive wall presence.\u003cbr\u003e• Relined canvas presented in a traditional painted frame.\u003cbr\u003e• Sevenoaks Art Shop label preserved on the reverse.\u003cbr\u003e• Privately loaned to and exhibited with the Famous Lord Hill Museum.\u003cbr\u003e• Professionally presented and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evocative Victorian religious painting portraying the celebrated Old Testament story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den, executed in oil on canvas and dated 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel sits calmly upon a rocky ledge within a dark wilderness, surrounded by lions but remaining unharmed through divine protection. His vivid crimson robe emerges dramatically from the shadowed landscape as he raises his gaze heavenward in prayer and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is signed “Findler” and is offered as attributed to Isaac Findler (1809–1888), an individual Staffordshire artist whose recorded work includes an earlier interpretation of Daniel surrounded by lions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining spiritual symbolism, narrative drama and impressive scale, the work would make a distinguished addition to a collection of Victorian, religious or provincial British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Attributed to Isaac Findler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife dates: 1809–1888\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Daniel in the Lions’ Den\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1881\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned: “Findler,” lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated: 1881\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Old Testament religious narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming: Traditional later painted frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation: Framed and ready for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is organised around the seated figure of Daniel, whose tranquil posture and prayerful expression provide a compelling contrast with the lions gathered around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than portraying the biblical episode as a moment of physical struggle, the artist concentrates upon Daniel’s spiritual composure. His stillness becomes the emotional centre of the painting, transforming the scene from one of immediate danger into an image of faith and divine deliverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA palette of earthy browns, dense blacks and subdued natural tones establishes the sombre wilderness setting. Daniel’s crimson garment provides the principal note of colour, directing attention towards him and strengthening his symbolic importance within the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully controlled passages of light and shadow give the composition its theatrical atmosphere. The illuminated figure appears suspended within the surrounding darkness, while the lions emerge gradually from the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a distinctly Victorian interpretation of the subject, combining religious instruction, visual drama and emotional storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel’s deliverance from the lions is related in the Old Testament Book of Daniel and became one of the most recognisable biblical stories in Western art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter continuing to pray despite a royal prohibition, Daniel was cast into a den of lions. His faith remained unbroken, and God prevented the animals from harming him. When the den was opened the following morning, Daniel was found alive and unharmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe episode was understood as an affirmation of steadfast faith and divine justice. It also offered a powerful image of courage in the face of persecution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReligious narrative paintings occupied an important position in Victorian visual culture. They appeared in domestic interiors as well as churches, schools and civic institutions, offering accessible illustrations of biblical history and moral virtue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present painting reflects this tradition through its clear narrative, emotional immediacy and emphasis upon Daniel’s calm spiritual strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaac Findler was born in 1809 and was associated with Cheddleton, near Leek in Staffordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe worked professionally as a house painter and decorator while also pursuing painting independently. His artistic output is understood to have included landscapes, religious compositions and painted signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter his son took greater responsibility for the family decorating business during the late 1860s, Findler is thought to have dedicated more of his time to artistic work. By the 1870s, he had acquired sufficient local recognition to hold a public exhibition in Leek in 1874.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFindler’s paintings are valued for their distinctive regional character and individual approach to subject and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially significant to the present attribution is a painting of Daniel surrounded by six lions, dated 1846, recorded in the Staffordshire museum collection. This earlier work demonstrates that Findler had a documented and longstanding interest in the story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date of 1881 places the present composition within the final decade of the artist’s life and, if the attribution is correct, among his mature later works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned \u0026amp; Dated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting bears the signature “Findler” in the lower-left corner and is dated 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner edge of the frame partially conceals the inscription, although sufficient elements remain visible to identify the signature and date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attribution has been formed through consideration of the inscription, subject, date, regional context, visual character and comparison with works documented in connection with Isaac Findler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection, United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining a framing label from Sevenoaks Art Shop, Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently sourced through Halls Fine Art Auctioneers, Shropshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned to and exhibited with the Famous Lord Hill Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying research considers Findler’s regional exhibition history and the related nineteenth-century composition of Daniel and the lions recorded in the Staffordshire museum collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil painting is displayed in a traditional later painted frame selected to complement its subdued colouring and devotional subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historic label for Sevenoaks Art Shop, Kent, remains attached to the reverse, documenting part of the painting’s later presentation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging cord has been fitted, allowing the work to be displayed immediately upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 83.3 cm \/ 32.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 67.4 cm \/ 26.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 2.5 cm \/ 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 76 cm \/ 29.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 60.5 cm \/ 23.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in good overall condition when considered in relation to its nineteenth-century age and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas has previously been relined and remains stable and securely stretched. 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She wears an elegant ivory-white gown enriched with gold trim and a flowing blush-pink satin sash, while a floral hat completes her carefully arranged late Victorian costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding a delicate pink rose, the young woman turns towards the viewer with an expression that is composed, thoughtful and quietly engaging. The brilliance of the parasol, combined with the softer tones of her costume and surrounding greenery, gives the painting immediate and memorable visual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown historically within the art market as \u003cem\u003eThe Red Parasol\u003c\/em\u003e, the work exemplifies the elegant female subjects for which William Oliver became admired. Its graceful composition, romantic atmosphere and accomplished handling make it a particularly appealing example of late 19th-century British genre painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: William Oliver, born William Oliver Williams (1823–1901)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eYoung Lady Seated with a Red Parasol\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternative Market Title: \u003cem\u003eThe Red Parasol\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1875–1885\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Late Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Victorian figurative and genre painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Elegant young woman seated beneath a red parasol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed “W. Oliver” lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConservation: Professionally conserved during 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Premium Larson-Juhl gilt moulded frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocumentation: Professional conservation treatment report and invoice included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay: Ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Oliver constructs the composition around the commanding circular form of the crimson parasol, which functions simultaneously as the principal colour accent and as a visual framework for the sitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst this intense red, the ivory, gold and blush-pink tones of her costume appear particularly luminous. Cool greens and muted earth colours within the garden provide a restrained natural setting, enhancing the brilliance of the central figure without competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver’s academic approach is evident in the carefully modelled face, delicately observed hands and convincing arrangement of the figure. The sitter’s costume is handled with particular sensitivity: highlights move across the folds of the white dress, while softer passages suggest the sheen and weight of the flowing pink satin sash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer direct yet gentle gaze establishes an intimate relationship between subject and viewer. Rather than presenting a formal society portrait, Oliver creates a romantic Victorian genre scene centred upon beauty, leisure and private reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink rose held by the sitter and the flowers decorating her hat further enrich the composition. Together with the sheltered garden setting, these details evoke youth, refinement and the fleeting beauty of a quiet summer moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasols became prominent accessories of fashionable outdoor life during the Victorian period and frequently appeared within portraiture and genre painting as symbols of femininity, leisure and social elegance. Here, the parasol becomes far more than an accessory: its vivid crimson colouring dominates the visual structure and provides the painting with its most memorable decorative feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longstanding market title \u003cem\u003eThe Red Parasol\u003c\/em\u003e appears to have developed descriptively during the painting’s later auction history. No evidence has presently been identified confirming that this was the title under which William Oliver originally exhibited the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Oliver, born William Oliver Williams (1823–1901)\u003c\/strong\u003e, was a British Victorian painter particularly known for refined figurative compositions, romantic genre subjects and depictions of elegantly dressed young women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe pursued his professional career under the shortened name William Oliver and exhibited at several leading British institutions of the period, including the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Academy, British Institution and Society of British Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fifteen works by Oliver were accepted by the Society of British Artists during his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe literary and sentimental character of his paintings can be seen in exhibited titles including \u003cem\u003eA Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Love Test\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Discovered\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the Victorian appetite for beauty, romance and gently suggested narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliver possessed a particular ability to combine academic figure painting with decorative colour and accessible emotional appeal. His characteristic compositions frequently feature young women in fashionable dress situated within gardens or carefully arranged interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of his work are held in public collections including the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Collection Trust, Birmingham Museums Trust and Rotherham Museums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuction Market Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important published auction result identified during research concerns Oliver’s \u003cem\u003eSpanish Lovers\u003c\/em\u003e, a signed and dated oil painting of 1878.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by Case Antiques in Knoxville, Tennessee, on 30 January 2021, the painting attracted 62 bids before realising \u003cstrong\u003eUS$40,960 including buyer’s premium\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result was reported as an auction record for the artist and became the highest-priced lot within that sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published US$40,960 figure includes buyer’s premium and should not be interpreted as the pure hammer price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Oliver Williams is also encountered in auction and art-market records under the alternative names William Oliver the Younger and William Oliver II. These references relate to William Oliver Williams (1823–1901), who worked professionally as William Oliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains an original dealer’s label from \u003cstrong\u003eLindblad \u0026amp; Son Konsthandel, Hälsingborg — now Helsingborg — Sweden\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a historic typed Swedish biographical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Swedish biography reflects a longstanding confusion between two artists who shared the name William Oliver. Research using the painting’s signature, composition, stylistic characteristics, museum collection records and published auction history identifies the artist as William Oliver, born William Oliver Williams (1823–1901), rather than the earlier landscape painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded provenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindblad \u0026amp; Son Konsthandel, Hälsingborg, Sweden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiddle \u0026amp; Webb Auctioneers, Birmingham, 2014, offered under the descriptive title \u003cem\u003eThe Red Parasol\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogers Jones Auctioneers, Cardiff, 2026, catalogued as William Oliver (1823–1901).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired and researched by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned and exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum during 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally conserved during 2026 by Vanessa Andrew M.A., Fine Art Conservator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the painting entered its present frame, detailed photographs were taken of the original 19th-century stretcher, historic relined canvas and surviving Swedish labels. These provide an additional visual record of the work’s construction and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original labels remain preserved beneath the modern protective backing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation \u0026amp; Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas received a historic professional full relining during an earlier period of its history. This intervention has been retained as part of the painting’s established structural conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 2026, the work underwent comprehensive professional treatment by \u003cstrong\u003eVanessa Andrew M.A., Fine Art Conservator\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose studio is based at the Williamson Art Gallery \u0026amp; Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conservation programme included consolidation of unstable areas of paint, controlled surface cleaning, removal of aged and discoloured varnish, removal of identified non-original overpainting associated with an earlier restoration, conservation repair of a historic canvas tear, strip-lining of the canvas edges, filling and sympathetic retouching where required, and application of conservation-grade protective varnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important discovery was made during removal of the earlier restoration. Non-original paint had been applied over highlights on the sitter’s white dress, obscuring passages of William Oliver’s original brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese later additions were carefully removed, allowing the artist’s original highlights to be recovered and restoring the intended effects of light, form and movement across the costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is accompanied by a comprehensive professional conservation treatment report and invoice documenting the work undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing conservation, the painting was professionally reframed in a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eLarson-Juhl gilt moulded frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected to complement its Victorian character and palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern protective backing board has also been installed to reduce exposure to dust, accidental contact and environmental fluctuation. The historic Swedish labels remain preserved beneath the backing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75.5 cm high × 49.5 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e(29.72 × 19.49 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall framed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e89.5 cm high × 64 cm wide × 4 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e(35.24 × 25.20 × 1.57 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting possesses a substantial and elegant display size, allowing it to form a commanding focal point without overwhelming a domestic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright format is particularly well suited to a drawing room, library, entrance hall, reception room, bedroom or carefully considered contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in excellent overall display condition following comprehensive professional conservation during 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas has a historic professional full relining, documented in photographs taken when the painting remained within its previous frame. The original old frame is not included, having been disposed of when the painting was recently reframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted surface was stabilised and carefully cleaned before aged varnish and identified areas of non-original overpainting were removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historic canvas tear was professionally repaired, the canvas edges were strip-lined where required and areas of loss were filled and sympathetically retouched. Conservation-grade protective varnishes were subsequently applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarlier restoration paint covering highlights on the sitter’s white dress was successfully removed, revealing the artist’s original brushwork and improving the modelling and luminosity of the costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting retains minor characteristics of age consistent with an authentic late 19th-century oil on canvas. These do not detract from its strong visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium Larson-Juhl gilt moulded frame and modern protective backing board are in excellent condition. The original Swedish dealer’s and biographical labels have been carefully retained beneath the backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is ready for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be professionally packed using high-quality protective materials and dispatched fully insured for safe worldwide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational collectors are welcome. Please contact us for a personalised shipping quotation where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. We are committed to offering collectors works of artistic and historical merit accompanied by transparent provenance research, detailed catalogue descriptions and professional, client-focused service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57103495922042,"sku":"CAK-SK-0499","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/files\/qkhjav-wH_OApMYP65zBIA_0_gps_generated.png?v=1784891578"},{"product_id":"oil-painting-the-procession-beneath-the-cloister-circle-of-sir-john-gilbert-ra","title":"Oil Painting The Procession Beneath the Cloister Circle of Sir John Gilbert RA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircle of Sir John Gilbert RA (1817–1897) The Procession Beneath the Cloister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate Victorian Historical Equestrian Oil Painting of a Renaissance Knight and Mounted Retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Characterful Victorian historical painting with strong narrative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ceremonial Renaissance knight riding through a Gothic stone gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Striking piebald horse depicted with an elevated, collected gait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Two mounted retainers emerge from the shadowed cloister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Particularly effective treatment of polished armour and feathered plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rich combination of silver, ochre, chestnut and warm earth colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Catalogued as Circle of Sir John Gilbert RA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Formerly sold through Lindsay Burns \u0026amp; Company in Perth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Substantial gilt presentation frame with an older attribution plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• An impressive statement piece for a library, study or historic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative late Victorian oil painting transports the viewer into an imagined world of Renaissance ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nobleman in elaborate parade armour advances beneath a weathered Gothic archway, accompanied by two mounted retainers. The absence of combat gives the scene a stately, processional character: the riders appear to be departing on an official journey, entering a fortified residence or participating in a courtly occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unidentified artist combines historical detail with the theatrical romance prized by Victorian collectors. Following comparative stylistic research, the painting is catalogued as Circle of Sir John Gilbert RA (1817–1897).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject And Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central knight dominates the composition through the brilliance of his armour, the height of his feathered plume and the distinctive colouring of his horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool silver-grey highlights describe the breastplate, helmet and articulated sections of armour. These reflective passages stand prominently against the warm stone architecture and deeper shadows of the cloister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knight’s piebald mount is shown with an arched neck, powerful quarters and raised foreleg. Its movement suggests controlled ceremonial passage rather than the speed or disorder of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horse’s appearance recalls the idealised baroque chargers frequently encountered in 19th-century representations of European court life. Its physical characteristics evoke noble Iberian types traditionally associated with Renaissance ceremony, although the painting does not provide sufficient evidence to identify a particular breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo riders follow through the arch. Their presence creates spatial depth and transforms the composition from an isolated equestrian portrait into a developing historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique And Palette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painter employs more precise modelling across the figures, horses and armour while allowing the surrounding masonry to remain broader and more atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selective handling directs the eye naturally towards the mounted knight. Highlights across the armour give the metal a convincing sheen, while restrained accents of red, white and black within the plume animate the earth-toned composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chestnut horse behind the principal rider provides a warm counterpoint to the piebald charger. Receding architectural shadows create additional depth and suggest an enclosed courtyard or cloister beyond the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is a persuasive example of Victorian historical painting: visually informed by earlier costume and architecture but ultimately shaped by the romantic imagination of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir John Gilbert RA And His Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSir John Gilbert (1817–1897) was one of Victorian Britain’s most prolific painters and illustrators of historical and literary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis imagery encompassed Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, medieval romance, military episodes and Renaissance ceremony. Gilbert’s ability to combine energetic draughtsmanship with elaborate costume and dramatic staging made his work particularly influential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe contributed thousands of illustrations to the Illustrated London News and worked extensively in oils, watercolour and graphic media. Gilbert was knighted in 1872 and elected a full Royal Academician in 1876.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present painting displays several qualities associated with Gilbert’s historical compositions, including its ceremonial mounted figures, richly articulated armour, theatrical architecture and romantic narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is catalogued as Circle of Sir John Gilbert RA, indicating an unidentified artist considered to have worked within Gilbert’s artistic environment or close sphere of influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist And Catalogue Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Circle of Sir John Gilbert RA (1817–1897)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British School\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Renaissance knight with mounted attendants beneath a Gothic cloister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: No visible signature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Traditional gilt moulded frame with brass attribution plaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Attribution Plaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame carries a brass plaque engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sir John Gilbert R.S.A.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis should be understood as a former owner’s or collector’s attribution. Gilbert was a member of the Royal Academy and correctly styled RA rather than RSA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plaque cannot independently establish authorship, but it is retained as part of the painting’s presentation and collecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanvas: 42.5 cm wide × 31.5 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed: 67.5 cm wide × 57 cm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsay Burns \u0026amp; Company, Perth, Scotland, June 2026, where the painting was catalogued as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sir John Gilbert RSA – A Knight on Horseback with Two Attendant Guards on Horseback.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired, researched and curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is in good overall antique condition and presents attractively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-related craquelure is visible across the paint surface, accompanied by a mellowed varnish and minor areas of surface wear. Small abrasions and historic handling marks can be seen upon close examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe canvas is supported by an old wooden stretcher believed to date from the painting’s period. The paint layer remains visually coherent, and the principal details retain strong colour and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo signature has been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilt frame displays age-related rubbing, marks and small losses. These do not prevent display and contribute to its established antique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to all available photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional insured delivery is available throughout the United Kingdom and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be carefully packaged with protective materials appropriate to a framed antique oil painting. Tracking and insurance will be provided wherever supported by the chosen carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational customers are invited to request a shipping quotation before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. This document accompanies the work as part of its ongoing ownership and provenance record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution and Research Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical observations, provenance research, attribution analysis and contextual commentary presented within this catalogue entry represent the professional opinion of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®. They are offered in good faith as informed scholarly assessments based upon the available evidence, comparative research, published reference material and our experience within the international fine art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese observations should be understood as professional opinions rather than definitive statements of fact or guarantees of authorship, attribution, date, origin, provenance or historical interpretation. As with all historic works of art, future documentary discoveries, technical examination, conservation analysis or advances in academic research may refine, expand or revise current interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in carefully curated British and European fine art, antiques and historic works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery artwork is professionally researched and catalogued using comparative scholarship, published reference material and more than two decades of experience within the international fine art market. 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