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Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper"
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Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper"

19th century
Sold 10 October 2026 · Walton House Antiques
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Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper" 1840 - 1917 London painter of domestic genre scenes prolific exhibitor at the Royal society of British artist also at the Royal Academy. Oil on canvas. Signed mono dated 1870.

Dimensions unframed 24 x 18

Dimensions framed 35 x 29

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Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195130
Dealers Internal Reference
NL1012
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Description
Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper" 1840 - 1917 London painter of domestic genre scenes prolific exhibitor at the Royal society of British artist also at the Royal Academy. Oil on canvas. Signed mono dated 1870.
fig 1. Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper"

Dimensions unframed 24 x 18

Dimensions framed 35 x 29

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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 Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195130
Dealers Internal Ref
NL1012
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame. SOLD10 OCT 26

Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper"

Archive II Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame. View V
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Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame.
Oil Painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts "The Eavesdropper"
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Victorian oil painting depicting a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel set within an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Genre Realism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood, Wood
  • ColourGold, Warm Brown
  • MotifsGilded frame, Greek key border, Figurative narrative, Spinning wheel motif
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting by Edwin Thomas Roberts, titled The Eavesdropper, depicts a young woman seated beside a spinning wheel in the Victorian genre realism style. Rendered in oil on canvas, the artwork is set inside a heavy wooden frame with a brilliant gold finish, enriched by carved Greek key borders and detailed moulding profiles. The central canvas presents warm brown tones and a rich narrative composition showing figures and domestic objects. Measuring 74 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, the framed piece brings a traditional English country house character to any interior. Positioned today as a striking wall focal point, this framed oil painting suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway. The canvas captures a domestic genre scene with expressive brushwork, while the surrounding giltwood frame provides a formal architectural border suitable for period and eclectic interiors alike.

FAQs

Victorian genre painting depicts everyday scenes of domestic life, often incorporating narrative storytelling, figurative subjects, and meticulous attention to detail reflecting 19th-century British cultural themes.

Artisans typically applied oil-based pigments onto stretched linen or cotton canvas, prepped with a gesso ground, and presented the finished work in carved or moulded gilded timber frames.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas, artist signatures, and period-correct gilding construction on the frame.

Hang the artwork above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or console table to create a focal point that adds historical character and contrast to modern minimalist or traditional interiors.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoid direct sunlight and rapid humidity fluctuations, and consult a qualified art conservator for surface cleaning or frame restoration.
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