William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape

Recent auction results for William Greaves’ artworks include: • “A Fine Day in March, Scriven, Knaresborough” (1908): Sold for £2,000 at Tennants Auctioneers. • “Figures Resting in an Open Landscape”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Breezy Day, Wharfedale” (1919): Sold for £300–£500 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Figures on a Beach by a Harbour Village”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Fly Fisherman”: Sold for $400–$600 at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers.

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting – “Late Autumn, Thornton-le-Dale”

Surface: Oil on Board

Artist and Signature: William Greaves (1852–1938)

Signed: lower right

Yorkshire Landscape Study: A superbly atmospheric and richly painted autumn woodland scene signed by William Greaves, titled on the reverse as Late Autumn “Thornton-le-Dale”, near Pickering in North Yorkshire. The artist captures a quiet path framed by bare-branched trees in seasonal hues — a classic Greaves composition. Greaves’ work is appreciated for its honest, painterly quality and regional character.

Approximate age of artwork: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890–1910)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Yes – housed in a beautiful ornate frame (offered free with the artwork)

Size of painting incl. frame is approx. 37 x 47 cm (board size approx. 25 x 35 cm)

Condition Report: The painting is in very good condition, with rich colour and no signs of retouching. Some age-related wear to the frame as expected, but overall well-presented and ready to hang. Please review all images and request more if needed.

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