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Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting by Percival Glenfern
William Rand Antiques
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Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting by Percival Glenfern

19th century
Description

A stunning late 19th century oil painting of an amusing scene titled ‘unexpected company’ with a toad in a chicken coop!

A fine oil on canvas, signed by artist Percival Glenfern and dated 1887.

Offered in superb condition throughout professionally cleaned wnd conserved. Previously sold through David Messums Gallery.

Dimensions 19 x 15 inches including frame

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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Description
A stunning late 19th century oil painting of an amusing scene titled ‘unexpected company’ with a toad in a chicken coop!

A fine oil on canvas, signed by artist Percival Glenfern and dated 1887.

Offered in superb condition throughout professionally cleaned wnd conserved. Previously sold through David Messums Gallery.

Dimensions 19 x 15 inches including frame

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186742
William Rand Antiques
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An antique Victorian oil painting depicting chickens and a rooster in a barn looking at a small frog, housed in an ornate pierced giltwood frame.
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Archive I An antique Victorian oil painting depicting chickens and a rooster in a barn looking at a small frog, housed in an ornate pierced giltwood frame.

Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting by Percival Glenfern

Archive II An antique Victorian oil painting depicting chickens and a rooster in a barn looking at a small frog, housed in an ornate pierced giltwood frame. View II
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An antique Victorian oil painting depicting chickens and a rooster in a barn looking at a small frog, housed in an ornate pierced giltwood frame.
Victorian Farmyard Oil Painting by Percival Glenfern
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An antique Victorian oil painting depicting chickens and a rooster in a barn looking at a small frog, housed in an ornate pierced giltwood frame.
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Victorian farmyard art focuses on realistic depictions of agricultural life, domestic livestock, and rural settings. These works often feature detailed brushwork, naturalistic colour palettes, and narrative elements depicting everyday country scenes.

Paintings from this era were primarily executed in oil on woven linen or cotton canvas, sometimes mounted on wooden stretcher bars. Frames were commonly constructed from carved timber or moulded composition plaster coated in gold leaf or gilt finish.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, historical stretcher marks, and patina on the reverse of the canvas. Frames from the period often show light wear to the gilding and traditional joinery hardware.

An antique oil painting can serve as a focal point above a mantelpiece, console, or sideboard. Positioning traditional gilt-framed artwork against contemporary neutral walls creates visual contrast and integrates classical fine art into modern living spaces.

Dust the canvas and frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths. Keep the painting out of direct sunlight and away from high humidity or heat sources to prevent cracking, fading, or frame deterioration.
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