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Antique Oil Painting of Fisherman C1890
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Antique Oil Painting of Fisherman C1890

19th century
For Sale by Swag Antiques
Description

Highly unusual portrait of a fisherman carring his rod and basket with his catch.

Compact size the head is oversized making it a humorous caricature.

Height 21.5cm high x 13cm wide

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Victorian Fisherman Oil Painting to the 1890s.

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SA1132457
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

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Description
Highly unusual portrait of a fisherman carring his rod and basket with his catch.

Compact size the head is oversized making it a humorous caricature.

Height 21.5cm high x 13cm wide

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Victorian Fisherman Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132457
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An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish.
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Archive I An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish.

Antique Oil Painting of Fisherman C1890

Archive II An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish. View III
Archive IV An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish. View IV
Archive V An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish. View V
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Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

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An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish.
Antique Oil Painting of Fisherman C1890
Ref: SA1132457
An antique oil painting on a rectangular wood panel depicting a caricatured fisherman with a moustache in a blue suit, holding a fishing rod and a basket containing fish.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Folk Art
  • MaterialOil Paint, Wood Panel
  • ColourWarm Brown, Teal Blue
  • MotifsCaricature figure, Fishing rod, Wicker basket with fish
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)

An antique oil painting from the Victorian period depicts a humorous caricature of a fisherman on a rectangular wood panel. The portrait shows a man with an oversized head and a moustache, dressed in a teal blue suit, holding a fishing rod over his shoulder and a wicker basket containing a fish in his hand. The artwork uses oil paint in warm brown and teal blue tones, applied to a vertically oriented wooden board showing visible surface wear and age marks along the edges and background. Standing 21.5 cm high and 13 cm wide, the compact piece brings character to a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library, hallway, or study. Hanging hardware or a small picture wire allows the panel to mount securely on virtually any compact interior wall.

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Victorian folk art typically encompasses naive or caricature-style paintings created by non-academic artists, capturing lighthearted subjects, occupational portraits, and local figures.

Artists during this period frequently painted using oil-based pigments applied directly to solid timber panels, stretched canvas, or heavy artist board.

Authentic period pieces often feature surface craquelure across the paint layer, natural varnish yellowing, wear around the panel edges, and age-consistent oxidisation.

Display the painting as a focal accent within a gallery wall, rested on a mantlepiece or open bookshelf, or framed within a study or library setting.

Position the panel away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber warping or paint flaking, dusting gently with a clean, dry soft brush.
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