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Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)
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Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

19th century
For Sale by Artsonline
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Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous, original 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting two logging gentlemen who are guiding shire horses who are pulling a cart full of huge logs.

Painted by Herman S Melville (1837-1879).

Circa 1860-1870.

Mounted within a decorative (later) glazed and gilt-moulded frame.

It is a beautiful depiction of a bygone age.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed: 'Melville'

Circa: 1860-1870

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 13.3'' | 33.7 cm

Width: 16.8'' | 42.6 cm

Depth: 1.3'' | 3.3 cm

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Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique Horse Watercolour Painting to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09518461
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Watercolour with white bodycolour on heavy paper: standard Victorian technique.
Signed Melville lower left: matches recorded working practice.
Small brown spots across the sky: natural ageing of the paper sheet.
Gentle darkening across the exposed paper: long period of show under glass.

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
33.7cm (13.27")
Width
42.6cm (16.77")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1216923
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Description
Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Brief Description:

“
This is a fabulous, original 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicting two logging gentlemen who are guiding shire horses who are pulling a cart full of huge logs.
Artsonline
fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 1. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Painted by Herman S Melville (1837-1879).

Circa 1860-1870.

Mounted within a decorative (later) glazed and gilt-moulded frame.

It is a beautiful depiction of a bygone age.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed: 'Melville'

fig 2. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 2. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Circa: 1860-1870

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 13.3'' | 33.7 cm

Width: 16.8'' | 42.6 cm

fig 3. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 3. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Depth: 1.3'' | 3.3 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 4. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 4. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 5. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 5. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 6. Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-006486-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique Horse Watercolour Painting to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09518461
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Watercolour with white bodycolour on heavy paper: standard Victorian technique.
Signed Melville lower left: matches recorded working practice.
Small brown spots across the sky: natural ageing of the paper sheet.
Gentle darkening across the exposed paper: long period of show under glass.

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
33.7cm (13.27")
Width
42.6cm (16.77")
Depth
3.3cm (1.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216923
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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.

Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame. View II
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Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame. View XI
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path, enclosed in a carved gilt wood frame.
Logging - Antique Watercolour Painting by Herman S Melville (1837-1879)
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDraft horses, Timber cart, Carved acanthus frame, Pastoral landscape
  • SizeH 33.7 cm (13 in) x W 42.6 cm (17 in) x D 3.3 cm (1 in)

This original Victorian watercolour painting by Herman S Melville dates to 1870 and depicts a rural pastoral landscape with draft horses pulling a timber cart along a dirt path. The composition shows two men guiding the horses past trees under a pale sky. The artwork is executed on paper using watercolour and is signed 'Melville' near the lower left corner. It measures 33.7 cm high, 42.6 cm wide, and 3.3 cm deep. The painting is mounted within a decorative glazed and gilt-moulded wood and gesso frame featuring carved acanthus leaf scrollwork finished in warm brown and gold leaf tones. Both the artwork and the frame remain in an overall excellent original condition. Suitable for an English country house interior, the piece hangs well above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

Victorian watercolour landscapes are characterised by detailed depictions of rural life, natural scenery, and agricultural themes, reflecting the eras appreciation for pastoral traditions amidst rapid industrialisation.

Artists typically used water-based pigments applied to cotton or linen rag paper, housed in hand-carved wood and gesso frames finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentication involves evaluating artist signatures, assessing natural paper age features such as foxing or toning, and analysing historical framing techniques.

Position framed watercolours above traditional furniture pieces, alongside muted wall colours or paired with classic brass accents to accent contemporary spaces.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, utilising UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and discolouration.
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