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A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil on Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750
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A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil on Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750

18th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Italian School, 18th Century – Cavalry Skirmish Scene

A dramatic and atmospheric 18th-century oil painting depicting a cavalry skirmish, attributed to the Italian School. This finely executed battle scene captures the movement and tension typical of the period, with dynamic figures and detailed horses rendered in rich, expressive brushwork.

The painting is housed in the original classic gilt frame, appropriate to the period and well-suited for display.

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Origin: Italian School

Period: 18th Century

Subject: Cavalry Skirmish

Medium: Oil on canvas or panel (specify if known)

Framed Dimensions: Approx. 44 x 35 cm

Unframed Dimensions: Approx. 30 x 21 cm

Frame: Gilt wood frame

Condition: Very good antique condition with expected age-related wear

A striking and collectable example of Italian 18th-century battle painting – perfect for enthusiasts of classical military art and Old Masters.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Italian Battle Scene Painting to the 18th Century.

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Italian School, 18th Century – Cavalry Skirmish Scene
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A dramatic and atmospheric 18th-century oil painting depicting a cavalry skirmish, attributed to the Italian School.
Bushells Antiques

This finely executed battle scene captures the movement and tension typical of the period, with dynamic figures and detailed horses rendered in rich, expressive brushwork.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a cavalry skirmish in a rural landscape, housed within an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil on Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750

The painting is housed in the original classic gilt frame, appropriate to the period and well-suited for display.

? Artwork Details:

Origin: Italian School

Period: 18th Century

Subject: Cavalry Skirmish

Medium: Oil on canvas or panel (specify if known)

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a cavalry skirmish in a rural landscape, housed within an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil on Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750

Framed Dimensions: Approx. 44 x 35 cm

Unframed Dimensions: Approx. 30 x 21 cm

Frame: Gilt wood frame

Condition: Very good antique condition with expected age-related wear

A striking and collectable example of Italian 18th-century battle painting – perfect for enthusiasts of classical military art and Old Masters.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Italian Battle Scene Painting to the 18th Century.

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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a cavalry skirmish in a rural landscape, housed within an ornate carved giltwood frame. SOLD15 OCT 26

A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil on Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750

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An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a cavalry skirmish in a rural landscape, housed within an ornate carved giltwood frame.
A Italian School, 18th Century –Oil On Canvas Cavalry Skirmish Scene Ca 1750
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian School
  • MaterialOil on canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourGold, Ochre, Earth Tones
  • MotifsCavalry skirmish scene, Dynamic landscape composition, Carved acanthus leaf frame

This 18th-century Italian School oil painting on canvas depicts a dramatic cavalry skirmish scene within an expansive rural landscape. Rendered in rich earth tones, ochre, and blue hues, the artwork shows dynamic mounted figures and horses amidst rolling terrain under an open sky. The canvas is housed inside an ornate, carved giltwood frame featuring elaborate acanthus leaf motifs, multi-tiered stepped mouldings, and visible age-related wear with minor surface marks along the gold finish. Measuring 44 cm by 35 cm framed, this piece suits display above the mantel in a gentleman's library or study. Positioned in a traditional interior, the painting works well as a focal point on a wood-panelled wall or hung above a period fireplace. The classic academic palette and vigorous brushwork complement traditional and classic settings, bringing historical atmosphere and depth to domestic spaces. Classical military art enthusiasts will find this painting sits comfortably alongside antique furnishings, period lighting, and scholarly collections.

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Italian School battle paintings from the 18th century typically depict dynamic military encounters, cavalry skirmishes, and equestrian figures within expansive natural landscapes, drawing visual inspiration from Baroque narrative compositions.

Artworks of this period were executed using hand-ground mineral pigments mixed with linseed oil on hand-woven linen canvas stretched over wooden frames, often mounted in carved gesso and gilded timber mouldings.

Authentic period paintings display uniform surface craquelure, historical stretcher construction with handmade joints, ground gesso layers, and age-appropriate oxidisation on both the canvas back and gilded frame.

Position the artwork as a central focal point above a mantelpiece or contemporary sideboard, using dark walls or muted backdrop tones to complement the warm gold gilding and dynamic earth-toned palette.

Maintain a stable room climate away from direct sunlight and heat sources, clean the frame gently with a dry soft-bristled brush, and consult a qualified conservator for surface varnish restoration.
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