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Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing"
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Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing"

1900 - 1920
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Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing" 1883 - 1967 Knip trained in decorative painting at the Quellinus School, Amsterdam. Then worked in Chris Lubeaus studio. Worked in France, Italy and Spain. Oil on canvas. Signed.

Dimensions unframed 15.5 x 23.5

Dimensions framed 25 x 31

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Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Pastoral Landscape Oil Painting to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09354549
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Signature lower right reading W. A. Knip: fixes the hand of the artist.
Darkened pine stretcher bars: decades of natural oxidisation of the timber.
Even toning across the unprimed linen reverse: long, undisturbed exposure to air.
Combridge framing label to lower stretcher: commercial gallery framing from the period.
Broad impasto in the foreground: characteristic early 20th-century post-impressionist handling.

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
64cm (25.20")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193507
Dealers Internal Reference
NL1023
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 Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing" 1883 - 1967 Knip trained in decorative painting at the Quellinus School, Amsterdam. Then worked in Chris Lubeaus studio. Worked in France, Italy and Spain. Oil on canvas. Signed.
fig 1. An oil painting on canvas depicting a flock of sheep grazing in an open landscape, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing"

Dimensions unframed 15.5 x 23.5

Dimensions framed 25 x 31

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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 Pastoral Landscape Oil Painting to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09354549
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Signature lower right reading W. A. Knip: fixes the hand of the artist.
Darkened pine stretcher bars: decades of natural oxidisation of the timber.
Even toning across the unprimed linen reverse: long, undisturbed exposure to air.
Combridge framing label to lower stretcher: commercial gallery framing from the period.
Broad impasto in the foreground: characteristic early 20th-century post-impressionist handling.

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
64cm (25.20")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193507
Dealers Internal Ref
NL1023
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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Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing"

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An oil painting on canvas depicting a flock of sheep grazing in an open landscape, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
Oil Painting by Willem Anton Alexander Knip "Sheep Grazing"
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a flock of sheep grazing in an open landscape, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleDutch Impressionism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold, Green, Sky Blue
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf corner mouldings, Pastoral sheep scene, Gilded frame, Impasto brushwork
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This oil painting on canvas depicts a pastoral sheep scene in the Dutch Impressionism style from the 1920 period. The artwork showcases a flock of sheep grazing in a grassy landscape under a pale sky blue sky, accompanied by dark green foliage and trees, rendered with visible impasto brushwork. The canvas is housed within a heavy wooden frame finished in gold leaf, detailed with elaborate acanthus leaf corner mouldings and scrolled ornamentation along the edges. The piece measures 64 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this artwork suits placement above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or study, complementing an English Country House aesthetic.

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Dutch Impressionist landscape paintings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries typically feature atmospheric lighting, fluid brushwork, and naturalistic depictions of rural life. Artists associated with schools such as the Laren and Hague movements focused on capturing local agricultural scenes, heather fields, and pastoral livestock in natural daylight.

Paintings from this era were created using oil-based pigments applied directly onto stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically constructed from carved timber coated with gesso moulding and finished with hand-applied gold leaf or bronze gilding.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating artist signatures, the age of the canvas stretcher bars, natural surface craquelure, and period-correct gilding techniques on the frame. Additional indicators include provenance documentation, exhibition labels on the reverse, and characteristic paint application techniques.

A gilt-framed landscape painting can serve as a primary focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece or a contemporary sideboard. Combining traditional framed fine art with modern minimalist furnishings creates a balanced contrast within contemporary and classic interior schemes.

Paintings should be positioned away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the canvas and ornate frame moulding lightly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cleaning agents or abrasive cloths.
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