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Oil on Canvas Depicting a Suffolk Barge Horse
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Oil on Canvas Depicting a Suffolk Barge Horse

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · Jane Short Antiques
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An early 19th century oil on canvas depicting a barge horse on a tow path.

This finely executed but unsigned painting was almost certainly painted at Flatford Mill in Suffolk where John Constable (1776-1837) painted "The Hay Wain" and other famous works.

It is in very good condition and has had a very light clean but nothing more. The original gilded wooden frame is substantial and good condition.

Provenance: The painting was from the estate of the late Lord Andrew Phillips (1939-2023). Lord Philips lived his whole life here in Suffolk and was well known for his passionate interest in Suffolk history and its people.

He collected paintings from Suffolk artists depicting local scenes.

The measurements below include the frame.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1065925
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A4075
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An early 19th century oil on canvas depicting a barge horse on a tow path.
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This finely executed but unsigned painting was almost certainly painted at Flatford Mill in Suffolk where John Constable (1776-1837) painted "The Hay Wain" and other famous works.
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. An oil on canvas painting depicting a white horse towing a barge along a canal beneath large trees.
fig 1. Oil on Canvas Depicting a Suffolk Barge Horse

It is in very good condition and has had a very light clean but nothing more. The original gilded wooden frame is substantial and good condition.

Provenance: The painting was from the estate of the late Lord Andrew Phillips (1939-2023). Lord Philips lived his whole life here in Suffolk and was well known for his passionate interest in Suffolk history and its people.

fig 2. An oil on canvas painting depicting a white horse towing a barge along a canal beneath large trees.
fig 2. Oil on Canvas Depicting a Suffolk Barge Horse

He collected paintings from Suffolk artists depicting local scenes.

The measurements below include the frame.

We discuss collection or delivery here in UK and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065925
Dealers Internal Ref
A4075
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

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An oil on canvas painting depicting a white horse towing a barge along a canal beneath large trees.
Oil on Canvas depicting a Suffolk Barge Horse
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional / Academic
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood stretcher
  • ColourEarth tones
  • MotifsEquine subject, Rural landscape, Canal scene, Impressionistic brushwork
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Oil painting on canvas developed in Flanders and Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, eventually replacing wooden panels as the preferred support for artists due to its durability, flexibility, and ability to hold rich colour textures.

Traditional oil paintings typically utilise ground mineral pigments suspended in drying oils such as linseed, applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas primed with animal-skin glue and gesso, mounted on wooden stretcher frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, the presence of craquelure in the paint layer, ageing characteristics of the wooden stretcher, artist signatures, and pigment analysis via specialist examination.

An antique oil painting creates a sophisticated focal point when paired with minimalist modern furnishings, allowing the historical depth and traditional brushwork to provide visual contrast against clean architectural lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, keeping the canvas away from heat sources, and dusting gently with a soft, dry brush without using liquid cleaners.
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