What is Victorian equestrian sporting art?

Victorian equestrian sporting art refers to 19th-century British paintings depicting rural pursuits, including fox hunting, horse riding, and working dogs. These works traditionally focused on realistic representations of animal anatomy, formal hunting attire, and countryside landscapes.

What traditional materials are used in 19th-century oil paintings?

Paintings from this era were primarily executed using oil pigments applied to natural linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames. They were usually housed in carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf gilding and protective varnish.

How can you identify authentic 19th-century sporting oil paintings?

Authentic period works typically display natural age craquelure across the varnish and paint layers, period-appropriate stretcher construction, canvas discolouration on the reverse, and distinct hand-applied brushwork often accompanied by a artist signature.

How do you style an antique equestrian painting in a modern interior?

Equestrian oil paintings work well hung above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or lined along a hallway staircase. They pair effectively with traditional dark timber furniture, leather upholstery, or balanced against contemporary neutral walls as a focal point.

How should an antique framed oil painting be preserved?

Position oil paintings away from direct sunlight, excess moisture, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or fading. Dust the giltwood frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a professional conservator for canvas cleaning or restoration.

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Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

Name: Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1109027
Price: 9995 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Country House Fine Art

Description

A fantastic oil painting on canvas by the renowned artist Heywood Hardy. The image shows a traditional English scene with a huntsman dressed in his riding jacket

seated on his horse with hounds close by. signed and dated 1888.

The size being 38cm x 50cm whilst the framed size is 57 x 71 cm

The painting is housed in a gilt frame. In excellent condition ,recently cleaned and ready to hang

Heywood Hardy (1842-1933)

Heywood Hardy was a British artist, in particular an animal painter and painter of horse riding scenes. He also painted landscapes and portraits, especially equestrian portraits

His works can be seen at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, National Trust properties , Yale Centre for British Art, Sheffield Museum, Royal West of England Academy, Manchester Art Gallery and Bury Museum to name but a few.

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RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

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following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

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The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

. We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. If item returned due to customs not being paid then return shipping will be deducted from any refund

Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so please check with your local tax office if you are unsure.

customers who do not pay any duty and customs charges meaning the parcel will be returned to sender will have all shipping charges deducted from any refund .Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

71cm (27.95")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1109027

Dealers Notes

We ship worldwide. Uk delivery is free via art courier usually within 14 working days. Overseas buyers please contact us for a quote before purchase. We use a specialist company who collect,pack and ship your item insured to your door.Again usually within 14 working days

All/any customs/taxes /fees are the buyers responsibility .

Description

A fantastic oil painting on canvas by the renowned artist Heywood Hardy. The image shows a traditional English scene with a huntsman dressed in his riding jacket

seated on his horse with hounds close by. signed and dated 1888.

fig 1. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 1. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

The size being 38cm x 50cm whilst the framed size is 57 x 71 cm

The painting is housed in a gilt frame. In excellent condition ,recently cleaned and ready to hang

Heywood Hardy (1842-1933)

“

Heywood Hardy was a British artist, in particular an animal painter and painter of horse riding scenes.

Country House Fine Art

He also painted landscapes and portraits, especially equestrian portraits

fig 2. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 2. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

His works can be seen at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, National Trust properties , Yale Centre for British Art, Sheffield Museum, Royal West of England Academy, Manchester Art Gallery and Bury Museum to name but a few.

fig 3. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 3. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

SHIPPING

Free delivery to mainland UK ,worldwide shipping available please email for quote

Delivery usually within 15 working days, insured

please provide telephone/email details for courier.

All taxes/customs etc to be paid for by purchaser.

fig 4. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 4. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

fig 5. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 5. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

fig 6. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 6. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

fig 7. An oil painting depicting a mounted huntsman in a red jacket accompanied by foxhounds, set within an ornate gilded frame. — fig 7. Heywood Hardy, Huntsman and Hounds, Oil on Canvas

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. If item returned due to customs not being paid then return shipping will be deducted from any refund

Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so please check with your local tax office if you are unsure.

customers who do not pay any duty and customs charges meaning the parcel will be returned to sender will have all shipping charges deducted from any refund .Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

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