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Antique Oil Painting Portrait of a Sheep Dog and Sheep Portrait Animal Dog and Landscape Artist Gw Horlor
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Antique Oil Painting Portrait of a Sheep Dog and Sheep Portrait Animal Dog and Landscape Artist Gw Horlor

19th century
Description

Antique oil painting on canvas of highland landscape and sheep dog with sheep by GW Horlor.

Signed and dated clearly by the artist Horlor in the bottom right hand corner of the canvas.

This large antique oil painting of a dog and livestock on the mountain landscape is a fine example of Horlor’s work.

Painting , antique painting , oil painting , oil on canvas

Horlors paintings have achieved from the low thousands to prices in early 2000’s up to £60,000.

Sizes including frame:

Width: 112cm

Height: 81cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Declaration

Gerald Neville Antiques has dated this Victorian Sheepdog Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1106071
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Horlor oil painting
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Antique oil painting on canvas of highland landscape and sheep dog with sheep by GW Horlor.

Signed and dated clearly by the artist Horlor in the bottom right hand corner of the canvas.

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This large antique oil painting of a dog and livestock on the mountain landscape is a fine example of Horlor’s work.
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fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame.
fig 1. Antique Oil Painting Portrait of a Sheep Dog and Sheep Portrait Animal Dog and Landscape Artist Gw Horlor

Painting , antique painting , oil painting , oil on canvas

Horlors paintings have achieved from the low thousands to prices in early 2000’s up to £60,000.

Sizes including frame:

Width: 112cm

Height: 81cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Date of Manufacture

Gerald Neville Antiques has dated this Victorian Sheepdog Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106071
Dealers Internal Ref
Horlor oil painting
Gerald Neville Antiques
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame.

Antique Oil Painting Portrait of a Sheep Dog and Sheep Portrait Animal Dog and Landscape Artist Gw Horlor

Archive II An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame. View VII
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An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame.
antique oil painting portrait of a sheep dog and sheep portrait animal dog and landscape artist GW Horlor
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An antique oil painting depicting a black and tan sheepdog resting on a red plaid blanket alongside horned sheep against a mountainous Highland landscape in a gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Naturalism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourGreen, Brown, Gold
  • MotifsSheepdog, Horned sheep, Highland landscape, Tam o shanter bonnet
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 112 cm (44 in)

This Victorian oil on canvas painting depicts a black and tan sheepdog resting beside three horned sheep on a green grassy highland landscape under a blue sky with white clouds. A red patterned blanket lies beneath the dog alongside a blue tam o' shanter bonnet, and distant mountains and grazing sheep appear in the background. The artwork is set within a decorative giltwood frame with gold, brown, and green colour tones throughout the composition. The visible signature and date appear in the bottom right corner of the canvas. The piece measures 81 cm high by 112 cm wide. Suitable for placement above the mantel in a traditional living room or a highland hunting lodge style interior, this oil painting brings pastoral character to a wall space. The Victorian naturalism style fits well within period settings or paired with classic wooden furniture. The artwork hangs securely using standard picture wire and wall fixings, adding a historic animal portrait focus to the room.

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During the Victorian era, animal portraiture and pastoral scenes grew immensely popular, driven by naturalism and romanticised depictions of rural life. Artists frequently documented working dogs, livestock, and rugged British landscapes with fine detail, capturing both individual animal anatomies and regional weather conditions.

Artists typically used natural pigment oil paints applied to hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas, occasionally executed on wooden panels. Frames from this period were commonly constructed from timber with carved or moulded gesso detailing, finished in gold leaf gilding.

Authentic 19th-century oil paintings usually exhibit natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate darkening of the varnish, and evidence of hand-stretching on period wooden stretcher bars. Signatures, artist initials, or framer labels on the reverse also assist in verifying provenance and age.

A large Victorian animal painting provides a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a gallery wall arrangement. Pairing rich historic artwork with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates an engaging contrast in traditional or eclectic interiors.

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or household solvents which can dissolve the original varnish layer. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and maintain stable indoor temperature and humidity levels to prevent canvas movement or paint flaking.
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