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British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair
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British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

19th century
Description

1 Fine British Oil Painting Victorian Equine Animal Bay Hunter Horse With Gentleman Groom.

Title "Horse With Groom.

Subject beautiful portrait of a thoroughbred brown bay hunter thoroughbred horse with saddle on outside in open countryside ide profile facing left, the groom is wearing a smart tradtional black hat & overcoat with grey trousers, on of his hands is partially resting casually in his trouser pocket, with his other hand gripping the reigns to the horse, he is looking directly at the horse head, in the background to the right is a grand stand horse fair with tents and French flags flying.

This is a breathtaking work of art, see and admire the horse muscle detail, textures to the saddle and reigns and the creases to the grooms overcoat which feels like you can almost touch and feel the fabric textures & be transported back in time to this horse fair in 1863.

Oil on canvas.

Set in a later traditional wood frame.

Circa mid 19th century Victorian era dated 1863.

Indistinctly signed by the British School artist bottom corner.

Provenance label verso.

A nice size with the frame being 60.5 cm width and 49 cm high.

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Condition report overall in good overall condition. There is various craquelure & foxing stains on the painting surface, with touch ups in places to the sky and lower horse areas. The canvas has been relined. The frame has general wear, scuffs, stains minor losses commensurate with usage & age.

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other Fine Art, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (49 cm)

Wide (60.5 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (3.5)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 08043533
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Fine craquelure across the paint: natural drying over many decades.
Costume of the groom with frock coat and peaked cap: mid-Victorian equestrian attire.
Groom's facial styling with side-whiskers: fashion of the 1860s and 1870s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1006219
Dealers Internal Reference
485
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Description
1 Fine British Oil Painting Victorian Equine Animal Bay Hunter Horse With Gentleman Groom.

Title "Horse With Groom.

Subject beautiful portrait of a thoroughbred brown bay hunter thoroughbred horse with saddle on outside in open countryside ide profile facing left, the groom is wearing a smart tradtional black hat & overcoat with grey trousers, on of his hands is partially resting casually in his trouser pocket, with his other hand gripping the reigns to the horse, he is looking directly at the horse head, in the background to the right is a grand stand horse fair with tents and French flags flying.

fig 1. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 1. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

This is a breathtaking work of art, see and admire the horse muscle detail, textures to the saddle and reigns and the creases to the grooms overcoat which feels like you can almost touch and feel the fabric textures & be transported back in time to this horse fair in 1863.

fig 2. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 2. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

Oil on canvas.

Set in a later traditional wood frame.

Circa mid 19th century Victorian era dated 1863.

Indistinctly signed by the British School artist bottom corner.

Provenance label verso.

A nice size with the frame being 60.5 cm width and 49 cm high.

fig 3. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 3. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

fig 4. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 4. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

fig 5. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 5. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

Offered in fine used condition.

Condition report overall in good overall condition.

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There is various craquelure & foxing stains on the painting surface, with touch ups in places to the sky and lower horse areas.
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

The canvas has been relined. The frame has general wear, scuffs, stains minor losses commensurate with usage & age.

fig 6. A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
fig 6. British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse with Groom at Fair

International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.

Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.

Checkout our exciting other Fine Art, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate

High (49 cm)

Wide (60.5 cm)

Depth thickness of frame (3.5)

Date of Manufacture

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08043533
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Fine craquelure across the paint: natural drying over many decades.
Costume of the groom with frock coat and peaked cap: mid-Victorian equestrian attire.
Groom's facial styling with side-whiskers: fashion of the 1860s and 1870s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1006219
Dealers Internal Ref
485
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Archive I A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.

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A 19th-century British oil painting depicting a saddled bay hunter horse and groom standing in a landscape, set within a timber frame.
British Oil Painting Victorian Bay Hunter Horse With Groom At Fair
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Timber Frame
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsEquine portraiture, Landscape background, Moulded wooden frame, Traditional saddlery
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 60.5 cm (24 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian oil painting on canvas depicts a side-profile bay hunter horse with a saddle and a gentleman groom standing in an open landscape with a horse fair in the background. The artwork shows visible craquelure, foxing stains, and touch-ups on the sky and lower horse areas, and the canvas has undergone relining. An indistinct signature appears in the bottom corner alongside a provenance label verso. The scene is enclosed within a later traditional timber frame displaying general wear, scuffs, stains, and minor losses. The entire piece measures 49 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep. Positioned in an English Country House style interior, the work is suited for display above the mantel using the attached hanging thread on the back for wall mounting. The composition portrays traditional equine portraiture featuring a rich brown palette, detailed musculature, and a landscape background beneath cloudy skies. The gentleman wears a black hat and overcoat with grey trousers, holding reins connected to the saddled horse. The wooden frame provides a structured border suitable for traditional living spaces or studies.

19th-century British equestrian oil paintings typically depict thoroughbreds, hunters, or working horses rendered with fine anatomical accuracy. Commissioned by landowners, these artworks often feature naturalistic British countryside settings, grooms, and detailed saddlery to document horse ownership.

Victorian oil paintings were primarily executed using hand-mixed oil pigments on stretched flax canvas or timber panels. Framed artworks from this era were traditionally set into moulded timber or gilded wood frames using natural resin varnishes to protect the paint layer.

Authentic period oil paintings exhibit natural age-related craquelure, slight yellowing or darkening of historical varnish, and hand-tacked canvas edges along the stretcher bars. The reverse side often reveals aged wood stretchers, oxidized canvas, or historical framing labels.

An antique equestrian canvas brings depth to contemporary schemes when positioned above a living room mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or integrated into a gallery wall. Combining traditional artwork with clean-lined furniture creates an appealing contrast within country house and dark academia interiors.

Maintain antique oil paintings by hanging them away from direct sunlight, draughts, and radiator heat sources. Surface dust should only be removed using a dry, soft-bristled brush, while deep cleaning or varnish removal should be undertaken by a professional conservator.
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