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Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century
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Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

19th century
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This is a beautiful pair of large antique oil on canvas seascape paintings, 'The incoming tide; and Catching the breeze' and each signed lower right by the notable British artist Gustave De Bréanski (1856-1898).

One painting features a fishing boat in choppy waters,  the other  a fishing boat unloading the catch

The artist has used a very delicate palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scenes.

Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses:

Provenance:

Sold at Christies South Kensington London,  17 March 2010:

Victorian and British Impressionist Pictures

Gustave De Bréanski (1856-1898)

The incoming tide; and Catching the breeze

Price realised GBP 6,800 including buyers premium

Condition:

In really excellent condition the paintings and frames having been beautifully cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 76 cm x Width 106 cm x Depth 5 cm  - FrameHeight 60 cm x Width 90 cm  - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 inches - FrameHeight 2 feet x Width 2 foot, 11 inches - Canvas

Gustave de Breanski (c.1856-1898) British

Gustave de Breanski’s name, like that of his older brother Alfred, is synonymous with attractive landscapes and coastal scenes. The de Breanskis were prolific painters who described themselves as landscape artists, but in Gustave’s case the majority of his work is made up of seascapes and inshore scenes. All seven of his Royal Academy exhibits between 1878 and 1887 consisted primarily of marine views.

Gustave’s style is much broader and more impressionistic than that of his brother. His paintings, often featuring fishing boats and other working craft, convey a maritime realism that is both distinctive and widely appealing. His proficiency with a color is excellent, and his composition shows an adeptness at both balance and perspective.

A strong supporter of the Suffolk Street Galleries, the artist exhibited some 51 canvases there throughout his career. Today, paintings by Gustave de Breanski are gaining in popularity among discerning collectors and are considered quite reasonably priced in the fine art market.

Our reference: 08895x

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Seascape Oil Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208422
Dealers Internal Reference
08895x
Description
This is a beautiful pair of large antique oil on canvas seascape paintings, 'The incoming tide; and Catching the breeze' and each signed lower right by the notable British artist Gustave De Bréanski (1856-1898).
One painting features a fishing boat in choppy waters,  the other  a fishing boat unloading the catch.
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fig 1. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 1. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

The artist has used a very delicate palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scenes.

Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses:

Provenance:

Sold at Christies South Kensington London,  17 March 2010:

fig 2. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 2. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Victorian and British Impressionist Pictures

Gustave De Bréanski (1856-1898)

The incoming tide; and Catching the breeze

Price realised GBP 6,800 including buyers premium

Condition:

In really excellent condition the paintings and frames having been beautifully cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 3. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Dimensions in cm:

Height 76 cm x Width 106 cm x Depth 5 cm  - FrameHeight 60 cm x Width 90 cm  - Canvas

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 3 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 inches - FrameHeight 2 feet x Width 2 foot, 11 inches - Canvas

fig 4. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 4. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Gustave de Breanski (c.1856-1898) British

Gustave de Breanski’s name, like that of his older brother Alfred, is synonymous with attractive landscapes and coastal scenes. The de Breanskis were prolific painters who described themselves as landscape artists, but in Gustave’s case the majority of his work is made up of seascapes and inshore scenes. All seven of his Royal Academy exhibits between 1878 and 1887 consisted primarily of marine views.

fig 5. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 5. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Gustave’s style is much broader and more impressionistic than that of his brother. His paintings, often featuring fishing boats and other working craft, convey a maritime realism that is both distinctive and widely appealing. His proficiency with a color is excellent, and his composition shows an adeptness at both balance and perspective.

fig 6. A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips.
fig 6. Antique Pair Oil on Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

A strong supporter of the Suffolk Street Galleries, the artist exhibited some 51 canvases there throughout his career. Today, paintings by Gustave de Breanski are gaining in popularity among discerning collectors and are considered quite reasonably priced in the fine art market.

Our reference: 08895x

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Victorian Seascape Oil Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208422
Dealers Internal Ref
08895x
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Antique Pair Oil On Canvas Seascape Paintings Gustave De Bréanski 19th Century

Archive II A pair of framed 19th-century oil on canvas paintings depicting coastal seascapes with wooden fishing vessels, encased in dark wood frames with gilded inner slips. View II
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Victorian maritime painting gained prominence in 19th-century Britain, focusing on ocean vessels, coastal working lives, and dramatic atmospheric weather. Artists emphasized realistic water textures, cloud formations, and regional coastal topography.

Artisans used natural oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames from this period were typically constructed from carved timber, often finished with dark wood stain or hand-applied gold leaf gilding on plaster slips.

Authentic period works display age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural canvas darkening on the reverse, and period-correct stretcher bars with wooden keys. Artist signatures and original framing hardware also assist in verification.

A paired set of seascapes works effectively hung horizontally above a sideboard or fireplace mantelpiece. Combining historic fine art with neutral contemporary furniture creates a balanced, curated aesthetic in residential spaces.

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