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R F Henderson, an Owner with a Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting
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R F Henderson, an Owner with a Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 May 2025 · Brave Fine Art
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This charming provincial early 20th-century British oil painting depicts a Georgian gentleman, his chesnut racehorse and a lively terrier. It’s signed R F Henderson in the lower left and probably after an older work.

Dressed in a three-piece suit with a full-length coat in dark green, he clutches the reins of his trusted mare. She stands proudly in a stable environment, juxtaposed with the mischievous terrier, who is seemingly desperate for attention.

Little is known about the artist, but it’s similar to a piece by Henry Yarwood, so perhaps ‘R F Henderson’ is a pseudonym.

Signed in the bottom left and held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 29½” x 23½” / 75cm x 60cm

Year of creation: c. 1910

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. One patched repair. It’s been painted in warmer tones, presumably to add a sense of age and doesn’t require further cleaning. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2096

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135464
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This charming provincial early 20th-century British oil painting depicts a Georgian gentleman, his chesnut racehorse and a lively terrier. It’s signed R F Henderson in the lower left and probably after an older work.
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Dressed in a three-piece suit with a full-length coat in dark green, he clutches the reins of his trusted mare.
Brave Fine Art

She stands proudly in a stable environment, juxtaposed with the mischievous terrier, who is seemingly desperate for attention.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting an owner with a chestnut racehorse and a terrier in a stable, set within a dark moulded wooden frame.
fig 1. R F Henderson, an Owner with a Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting

Little is known about the artist, but it’s similar to a piece by Henry Yarwood, so perhaps ‘R F Henderson’ is a pseudonym.

Signed in the bottom left and held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 29½” x 23½” / 75cm x 60cm

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting an owner with a chestnut racehorse and a terrier in a stable, set within a dark moulded wooden frame.
fig 2. R F Henderson, an Owner with a Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier in a Stable - Antique Oil Painting

Year of creation: c. 1910

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Revarnished. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. One patched repair. It’s been painted in warmer tones, presumably to add a sense of age and doesn’t require further cleaning. Frame in excellent condition.

Our reference: BRV2096

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135464
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An antique oil painting depicting an owner with a chestnut racehorse and a terrier in a stable, set within a dark moulded wooden frame.
R F Henderson, An Owner With A Chestnut Racehorse & Terrier In A Stable - Antique Oil Painting
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An antique oil painting depicting an owner with a chestnut racehorse and a terrier in a stable, set within a dark moulded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood frame
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEquestrian subject, Stable interior, Figurative portraiture, Animal painting
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

Equestrian painting gained prominence in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on the accurate depiction of horses, owners, trainers, and stable scenes, often reflecting the status of the landed gentry.

Artists of this era typically used oil paints applied to stretched canvas or wooden panels, framed in heavily moulded, dark wood or gilded frames, often constructed from pine or hardwood.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining the canvas weave, the ageing and craquelure of the oil paint layer, the construction and wear of the stretcher bars, and the characteristics of the framing materials.

These works serve as strong focal points and pair well with traditional or transitional interiors, adding depth and narrative when hung above a mantelpiece or styled within a gallery wall arrangement.

Preservation involves keeping the painting away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable relative humidity and temperature levels, and occasionally dusting the surface with a soft, dry brush.
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