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William Mellor Oil on Canvas 'Bolton Abbey from the Warfe'
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William Mellor Oil on Canvas 'Bolton Abbey from the Warfe'

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A large fine original oil on canvas by Yorkshire born artist William Mellor (1851-1931) entitled 'Bolton Abbey from the Warfe' sat in the original swept timber gilt frame. Superbly painted in typical Mellor style with bright colours, the trees reflecting in the water with Bolton Abbey in the background, sat on the hillside within trees; signed by the artist to the bottom left. Presented in superb condition with no damage or repairs. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures overall 39" wide x 3" deep x 29.5" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179749
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42402
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Description
A large fine original oil on canvas by Yorkshire born artist William Mellor (1851-1931) entitled 'Bolton Abbey from the Warfe' sat in the original swept timber gilt frame. Superbly painted in typical Mellor style with bright colours, the trees reflecting in the water with Bolton Abbey in the background, sat on the hillside within trees; signed by the artist to the bottom left. Presented in superb condition with no damage or repairs. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures overall 39" wide x 3" deep x 29.5" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179749
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42402
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
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An oil painting of a river landscape in an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
William Mellor Oil on Canvas 'Bolton Abbey from the Warfe'
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An oil painting of a river landscape in an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrnate scrolling acanthus, Corner cartouches, Moulded gilt finish, Landscape subject matter
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

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Nineteenth-century British landscape painting typically focuses on pastoral scenes, rivers, and rural topography, emphasising natural light, atmospheric depth, and realistic depiction of the countryside.

These artworks are traditionally executed using oil pigments applied to stretched linen canvas. The frames are typically constructed from carved wood or composition ornamentation finished with gesso and gold leaf or gilt.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, the composition of the oil pigments under magnification, stretcher bar construction, and the presence of age-appropriate craquelure and oxidisation on the backing and frame.

An antique landscape painting introduces historical depth and texture to contemporary spaces, working effectively as a focal point above a mantelpiece or on a neutral wall to contrast clean architectural lines.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and relative humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and keeping the canvas and gilt frame free from dust using a soft, dry brush.
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