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Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon"
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Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon"

19th century
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Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon" 1849 - 1885 London painter of atmospheric landscapes, he exhibited at the Royal Society, Royal Academy and British Institution. Oil on canvas. Signed title verso.

height 24" x width 36"

Dimensions framed:

height 31.5" x width 43.5"

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Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09254295
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Keyed wooden stretcher with corner pegs: standard canvas stretching from the mid-19th century.
Canvas held by oxidised iron tacks: original nineteenth-century mounting.
Reverse of the linen canvas darkened to light brown: decades of natural oxidisation.
Signed on the lower right rock face: J. G. Atkinson.
Swept gilt composition frame with foliate corners: classic Victorian presentation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179185
Dealers Internal Reference
NL983
Dealers Notes

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.

Description
Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon" 1849 - 1885 London painter of atmospheric landscapes, he exhibited at the Royal Society, Royal Academy and British Institution. Oil on canvas. Signed title verso.
fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a flowing river and mountain landscape, set within a heavily carved gold gilt frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon"

height 24" x width 36"

Dimensions framed:

height 31.5" x width 43.5"

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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.
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09254295
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Keyed wooden stretcher with corner pegs: standard canvas stretching from the mid-19th century.
Canvas held by oxidised iron tacks: original nineteenth-century mounting.
Reverse of the linen canvas darkened to light brown: decades of natural oxidisation.
Signed on the lower right rock face: J. G. Atkinson.
Swept gilt composition frame with foliate corners: classic Victorian presentation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179185
Dealers Internal Ref
NL983
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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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 oil painting depicting a flowing river and mountain landscape, set within a heavily carved gold gilt frame.

Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon"

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Archive III A 19th-century oil painting depicting a flowing river and mountain landscape, set within a heavily carved gold gilt frame. View III
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a flowing river and mountain landscape, set within a heavily carved gold gilt frame.
Oil Painting by James Gunson Atkinson "Near Ulpha Kirk House on the River Duddon"
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a flowing river and mountain landscape, set within a heavily carved gold gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold and Green
  • MotifsGilt frame, Acanthus leaf moulding, River scene, Mountain peak
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting by James Gunson Atkinson portrays a landscape featuring a flowing river, mountain peaks, and distant buildings. The artwork uses oil paint on canvas and is presented in a heavy wooden frame finished in gold gilt. The ornate frame displays deep acanthus leaf moulding, prominent corner flourishes, and detailed scrolling relief carvings along the outer edges. The composition centres on a wooded riverbank with rich green foliage and natural earthy tones across the valley. The framed artwork measures 79 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. This piece suits placement above a mantel in a traditional living room or study setting within an English country house interior.

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Nineteenth-century British landscape art focused on naturalistic depictions of rural scenery, dramatic topography, and weather effects. Influenced by romanticism and naturalism, artists emphasized local topographies, flowing rivers, and pastoral life, often presenting their work in deeply moulded gilt frames.

These artworks were typically created using oil paints composed of pigments bound in drying oils, applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames from this period were constructed from timber base structures layered with plaster or gessowork and finished with gold leaf or metal leaf gilding.

Authentic paintings of this era demonstrate natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and hand-cut stretcher bars. Original gilded frames will show genuine wear, minor gesso cracking, and tonal variation in the gilding.

A framed Victorian landscape serves as a focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. It pairs effectively with dark wall tones or classic panelling, balancing modern minimalist furnishings with historical texture.

Dust the artwork gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths. Display the painting away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent cracking, fading, or warp in the canvas and frame.
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