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William Mellor (1851 - 1931) a Pair of Oils on Canvas
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William Mellor (1851 - 1931) a Pair of Oils on Canvas

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 December 2025 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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A fine and decorative pair of landscape paintings by William Mellor, depicting atmospheric views in Swaledale, Yorkshire. One painting is titled Kisdon Force, Swaledale, the other The Ure, Swaledale, each capturing flowing water set within richly coloured wooded valleys and distant hills. The scenes are painted with Mellor’s characteristic attention to light, movement and natural detail, creating calm and balanced compositions.

Both works are oil on canvas, presented in their original and highly decorative gilt frames, each with a titled artist’s plaque. The canvases measure approximately 12 inches by 15 inches each. The paintings are in good condition and display exceptionally well as a pair.

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Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
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Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these William Mellor Oil Paintings to the 1900s.

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SA1185600
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A fine and decorative pair of landscape paintings by William Mellor, depicting atmospheric views in Swaledale, Yorkshire.
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One painting is titled Kisdon Force, Swaledale, the other The Ure, Swaledale, each capturing flowing water set within richly coloured wooded valleys and distant hills.
Mark Buckley Antiques

The scenes are painted with Mellor’s characteristic attention to light, movement and natural detail, creating calm and balanced compositions.

fig 1. A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames.
fig 1. William Mellor (1851 - 1931) a Pair of Oils on Canvas

Both works are oil on canvas, presented in their original and highly decorative gilt frames, each with a titled artist’s plaque. The canvases measure approximately 12 inches by 15 inches each. The paintings are in good condition and display exceptionally well as a pair.

FREE DELIVERY – to mainland UK

We offer a ‘Try before you buy’ service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated these William Mellor Oil Paintings to the 1900s.

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SA1185600
Dealers Internal Ref
10608
Mark Buckley Antiques
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Archive I A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Mellor (1851 - 1931) a Pair of Oils on Canvas

Archive II A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames. View VIII
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames.
William Mellor (1851 - 1931) A Pair of Oils on Canvas
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A pair of framed 19th-century oil paintings depicting rural river landscapes within ornate, heavy gilt frames.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil paint, Gilded wood, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrnate corner cartouches, Acorn and leaf moulding, River landscape, Impressionistic brushwork
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in)

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Victorian landscape oil paintings often depicted rural British scenery, capturing the romanticised natural beauty of rivers, valleys, and woodlands with careful attention to atmospheric light and detail.

These artworks were typically produced using oil paints applied to stretched canvas, frequently housed within heavily moulded, gessoed, and gilded wooden frames characteristic of the period.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, craquelure in the oil pigment, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures, and the ageing characteristics of the original gilt frame.

These pieces function as striking focal points when hung on neutral walls or paired with traditional architectural details, adding depth, historical context, and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keeping paintings away from direct sunlight, and avoiding chemical cleaners on both the canvas surface and the delicate gilded frame.
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