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The Working Horse - Antique Oil Painting
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The Working Horse - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 28 January 2026 · Rue des Fontenelles
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Large 19th century oil on canvas of a brown working horse in a stable. This honest painting is initialled JE and dated 1868.

Dimensions - 101 x 81 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1860s.

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SA1154451
Description
Large 19th century oil on canvas of a brown working horse in a stable. This honest painting is initialled JE and dated 1868.

Dimensions - 101 x 81 cm

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154451
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark working horse standing in a stable with straw on the floor.
The Working Horse - Antique Oil Painting
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark working horse standing in a stable with straw on the floor.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Linen
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsEquestrian subject, Stable interior, Textured brushwork, Chiaroscuro lighting
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century equestrian paintings often focus on realistic depictions of working or sporting horses, reflecting the cultural and economic importance of animals during the period through rich textures and moody palettes.

Authentic period artworks were typically executed in oil paint on stretched linen or cotton canvas, often mounted on wooden stretcher bars and framed in gilded wood or gesso.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, inspecting the chemical composition and oxidisation of the oil pigments under magnification, and checking the stretcher frames and backing for period-appropriate aging and hardware.

This type of artwork grounds contemporary spaces by adding historical depth and organic texture, pairing particularly well with neutral walls, leather accents, and natural wood furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and avoiding moisture or chemical cleaners on the canvas surface.
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