0
26,524  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 71  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1032808
RESERVED
Email
Save
18th Century Oil on Canvas
Jane Short Antiques
reserved SA1032808
RESERVED
Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2020
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art
Relevant Links
Id #SA1032808
PDF SHARE
SAVE

18th Century Oil on Canvas

18th century
For Sale by Jane Short Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

18th Century English school oil on canvas, depicting a large gateway protected by a moat and approaching is a tradesman on a donkey, carrying a bale of wool. It appears to be early morning or evening with the sky being pink.

A beautifully atmospheric paining . In very good condition with a very small up-raised bubble on the canvas which is hardly notable, but no tears or paint losses. The original gilded frame is in very good condition with no losses. Circa 1760.

Canvas measures: 44 X 34cm

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Landscape Painting to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1032808
Dealers Internal Reference
A3855
Description
18th Century English school oil on canvas, depicting a large gateway protected by a moat and approaching is a tradesman on a donkey, carrying a bale of wool. It appears to be early morning or evening with the sky being pink.

A beautifully atmospheric paining .

“
In very good condition with a very small up-raised bubble on the canvas which is hardly notable, but no tears or paint losses.
Jane Short Antiques

The original gilded frame is in very good condition with no losses. Circa 1760.

Canvas measures: 44 X 34cm

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Landscape Painting to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1032808
Dealers Internal Ref
A3855
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Jane Short Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame.
1 / 7
Archive I An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame.

18th Century Oil on Canvas

Archive II An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame. View VII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
Location
Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 189
Items Sold 936
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Verified Since Mar 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified
Mar 2020
For Sale
189
Sold
936
An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame.
18th Century Oil on Canvas
Ref: SA1032808
An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a stone gatehouse, a figure riding a donkey, and a warm sunset sky, set within an ornate carved gold gilt frame.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Landscape art of the 18th century frequently focused on classical proportions, romanticised rural views, and atmospheric light effects inspired by classical European masters. Artists emphasized balance, natural topographies, and idyllic country subjects framed by architectural ruins or dramatic foliage.

These works were typically created using oil pigments suspended in linseed oil, applied onto stretched hand-woven linen or hemp canvas. The accompanying frames were constructed from carved timber coated with gesso and decorated with hand-applied gold leaf.

Authentic period works display fine networks of age craquelure across the paint surface, historic keys and stretcher bars, and evidence of hand-carved wood in the framing. Patinated gilding and oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas are also typical indicators of age.

An antique oil painting serves as a key visual focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or a dining room sideboard. Pairing dark, historic canvas art with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast within modern living spaces.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, drafty areas, and fluctuating heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the gilt frame gently with a dry, soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning the canvas surface.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories