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Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century
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Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century

19th century
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Description

A beautiful pair of seascape paintings of fishing boats attributed to William Mcalpine (British 19th century) titled 'Beached Fishing Vessels' and 'Shipping in Rough Seas', Circa 1860 in date.

This is a pair of sensitively painted waterscapes of boats on the shore and boats in very rough seas.

Many works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'In close quarters in the Channel off Dover' sold at Christie's South Kensington 'MARITIME & NAVAL BATTLES (PICTURES)' in 2006.

Condition:

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

Dimensions in cm:

Height 42 cm x Width 73 cm x Depth 2 cm  - frame

Height 28 cm x Width 59 cm  - painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 inch - frame

Height 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches - painting

Our reference: 08564x

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09459164
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Original stretchers with corner expansion keys: mid to late Victorian preparation.
Darkened linen canvas on the reverse: natural ageing over many decades.
Fine shrinkage lines across the burr veneer: gradual movement of the timber.
Gilding rubbed on high spots of the slips: honest handling wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1208452
Dealers Internal Reference
08564x
Description
A beautiful pair of seascape paintings of fishing boats attributed to William Mcalpine (British 19th century) titled 'Beached Fishing Vessels' and 'Shipping in Rough Seas', Circa 1860 in date.
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This is a pair of sensitively painted waterscapes of boats on the shore and boats in very rough seas.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting maritime seascapes with sailing vessels and stormy waters, housed in burr walnut frames.
fig 1. Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century

Many works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'In close quarters in the Channel off Dover' sold at Christie's South Kensington 'MARITIME & NAVAL BATTLES (PICTURES)' in 2006.

Condition:

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

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting maritime seascapes with sailing vessels and stormy waters, housed in burr walnut frames.
fig 2. Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th Century

Dimensions in cm:

Height 42 cm x Width 73 cm x Depth 2 cm  - frame

Height 28 cm x Width 59 cm  - painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 inch - frame

Height 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches - painting

Our reference: 08564x

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09459164
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Original stretchers with corner expansion keys: mid to late Victorian preparation.
Darkened linen canvas on the reverse: natural ageing over many decades.
Fine shrinkage lines across the burr veneer: gradual movement of the timber.
Gilding rubbed on high spots of the slips: honest handling wear.

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
42cm (16.54")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208452
Dealers Internal Ref
08564x
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting maritime seascapes with sailing vessels and stormy waters, housed in burr walnut frames.

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A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting maritime seascapes with sailing vessels and stormy waters, housed in burr walnut frames.
Antique Pair Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats 19th century
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Marine Art
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Burr Walnut Veneer, Gilt
  • ColourBrown, Grey and Blue
  • MotifsSailing ships, Choppy ocean waves, Burr walnut frame, Coastal cliffs
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century oil paintings depicts maritime seascapes with sailing vessels and stormy waters, housed in burr walnut frames with gilt slip mouldings and rich brown wooden tones. The canvases display coastal cliffs, choppy ocean waves, and fishing boats rendered in shades of grey and blue. Each rectangular framed artwork measures 42 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or a study, the matched pair hangs well above a sideboard or console table to bring traditional nineteenth-century marine art into an interior. The clean wooden surfaces and maritime motifs complement classic interior settings while offering a focused focal point for wall placement.

FAQs

19th-century marine art frequently depicts coastal scenes, naval vessels, and fishing boats amidst dramatic weather conditions. Artists focused on capturing realistic atmospheric lighting, fluid wave dynamics, and meticulous details of ship rigging and maritime life.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using ground mineral and organic pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto hand-stretched linen canvas or wood panels. Frames were commonly crafted from timber with hand-applied veneers, such as burr walnut, and accented with gilt sight lines.

Authentic period paintings show subtle age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural oxidisation or darkening of the protective varnish, and timber darkening or wear on the reverse of the canvas stretcher or frame.

A pair of maritime paintings can be hung symmetrically above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to establish visual anchor points. They complement dark wood furniture, neutral linen upholstery, and traditional decorative schemes.

Keep artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity to prevent canvas warping and paint flaking. Dust frames gently with a soft microfibre cloth and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or varnish restoration.
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