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Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall"
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Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall"

19th century
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Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall" 1818 - 1900 William Pitt was a Midlands landscape painter of local views and South West scenes. Regular exhibitor London and Birmingham. Oil on canvas. Signed mono signed and dated 1865 and inscribed verso.

height 10" x width 18"

Dimensions framed:

height 16" x width 24"

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1170297
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NL334
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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

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Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall" 1818 - 1900 William Pitt was a Midlands landscape painter of local views and South West scenes. Regular exhibitor London and Birmingham. Oil on canvas. Signed mono signed and dated 1865 and inscribed verso.
fig 1. A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall"

height 10" x width 18"

Dimensions framed:

height 16" x width 24"

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170297
Dealers Internal Ref
NL334
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Archive I A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame.

Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall"

Archive II A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame. View V
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A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame.
Oil Painting by William Pitt "Polbathwick, Cornwall"
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A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a Cornish river scene with stone buildings and boats under a cloud-filled blue sky, enclosed in an ornate gold giltwood frame.
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During the 19th century, British landscape art emphasised detailed realism and naturalistic light depiction, frequently capturing rural waterways, coastal topography, and regional architecture.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or timber panels, housed within frames constructed from carved wood, molded gesso, and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic works usually exhibit natural craquelure across the varnish surface, age-appropriate oxidation on the rear canvas or stretcher, and genuine rubbing wear along the raised gilded edges of the frame.

An antique gilded landscape painting can be placed above a modern mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall to introduce historical texture and visual contrast against contemporary wall surfaces.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent canvas movement and paint flaking. Dust the ornate frame lightly with a soft, dry brush without applying liquid cleaners.
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