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Victorian Sea Scape Oil Painting Harbour Signed D King 1890
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Victorian Sea Scape Oil Painting Harbour Signed D King 1890

19th century
Description

Atmospheric Victorian maritime oil painting depicting a group of steamships approaching harbour, with a tugboat in the foreground guiding the vessels across gently moving water

Dark smoke rises from the funnels of the ships, contrasting with the soft pastel tones of the sky and distant shoreline

The composition captures the drama of early steamship travel, likely dating to the late

19th or early 20th century when large passenger and cargo steamers dominated international shipping routes

Signed D. King lower right and presented in an attractive ornate gilt frame with scrolling decoration.

signed D King

Victorian seascape 1890

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

34 (86.4) x 2 (5.1) x 16 (40.6)

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.6cm (15.98")
Width
86.4cm (34.02")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Marine Oil Painting to the 1890s.

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SA1203885
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Atmospheric Victorian maritime oil painting depicting a group of steamships approaching harbour, with a tugboat in the foreground guiding the vessels across gently moving water
Dark smoke rises from the funnels of the ships, contrasting with the soft pastel tones of the sky and distant shoreline.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian oil painting depicting steamships near a shoreline, set in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. Victorian Sea Scape Oil Painting Harbour Signed D King 1890

The composition captures the drama of early steamship travel, likely dating to the late

19th or early 20th century when large passenger and cargo steamers dominated international shipping routes

Signed D. King lower right and presented in an attractive ornate gilt frame with scrolling decoration.

fig 2. A Victorian oil painting depicting steamships near a shoreline, set in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 2. Victorian Sea Scape Oil Painting Harbour Signed D King 1890

signed D King

Victorian seascape 1890

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions are in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

34 (86.4) x 2 (5.1) x 16 (40.6)

Height
40.6cm (15.98")
Width
86.4cm (34.02")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Marine Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203885
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A Victorian oil painting depicting steamships near a shoreline, set in an ornate gilded frame.
Victorian Sea Scape Oil Painting Harbour Signed D King 1890
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Victorian marine paintings typically feature maritime vessels, coastal scenes, and busy harbours, reflecting the eras expanding global trade and naval industry.

Artwork from this period was created using oil-based pigments applied to linen canvas or timber panels, housed within gilded composition or carved wooden frames.

Authentic period paintings show age-consistent surface craquelure, historical artist signatures, period framing hardware, and natural oxidation on the gilded frame.

Place the painting above a fireplace mantel, side table, or desk to add historical contrast, warmth, and visual interest within contemporary or traditional rooms.

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