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Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame
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Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

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Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Brief Description:

This is a large and superb 19th-century oil on canvas painting by the accomplished Victorian artist Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909), depicting a wonderfully characterful rural genre scene with figures and donkeys.

The composition portrays two young women in traditional dress conversing with an elderly countryman, accompanied by two laden donkeys upon a country lane. A low stone wall and richly painted woodland form the backdrop, giving the work considerable depth and atmosphere.

Bayes has handled the figures particularly well, with considerable attention paid to their facial expressions, costume and individual character. The donkeys are equally appealing, while the restrained, earthy palette is enlivened by the colourful shawl and clothing worn by the figures.

The painting is signed lower right and is presented within an exceptionally decorative and substantial period carved giltwood-and-gesso frame, with pierced architectural ornament and scrolling foliate and floral decoration. The frame is particularly impressive and complements the painting beautifully.

Attributes:

Artist: Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Period: 19th century / Victorian

Subject: Rural genre scene with figures and donkeys

Signed: Lower right

Condition:

The painting presents very well overall, with the expected light age-related wear commensurate with a 19th-century work. The reverse of the canvas shows two small, older canvas patch repairs, which appear to be historic and are mentioned for completeness.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 32'' | 81.2 cm

Width: 41'' | 104.1 cm

Depth: 2.8'' | 7.1 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
81.2cm (31.97")
Width
104.1cm (40.98")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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Description
Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Brief Description:

This is a large and superb 19th-century oil on canvas painting by the accomplished Victorian artist Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909), depicting a wonderfully characterful rural genre scene with figures and donkeys.

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The composition portrays two young women in traditional dress conversing with an elderly countryman, accompanied by two laden donkeys upon a country lane.
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A low stone wall and richly painted woodland form the backdrop, giving the work considerable depth and atmosphere.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 1. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Bayes has handled the figures particularly well, with considerable attention paid to their facial expressions, costume and individual character. The donkeys are equally appealing, while the restrained, earthy palette is enlivened by the colourful shawl and clothing worn by the figures.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 2. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

The painting is signed lower right and is presented within an exceptionally decorative and substantial period carved giltwood-and-gesso frame, with pierced architectural ornament and scrolling foliate and floral decoration. The frame is particularly impressive and complements the painting beautifully.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 3. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Attributes:

Artist: Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909)

Medium: Oil on canvas

Period: 19th century / Victorian

Subject: Rural genre scene with figures and donkeys

Signed: Lower right

Condition:

The painting presents very well overall, with the expected light age-related wear commensurate with a 19th-century work. The reverse of the canvas shows two small, older canvas patch repairs, which appear to be historic and are mentioned for completeness.

fig 4. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 4. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 32'' | 81.2 cm

Width: 41'' | 104.1 cm

Depth: 2.8'' | 7.1 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

fig 5. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 5. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

Delivery

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

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

fig 6. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 6. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

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

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 7. A nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting depicting a rural scene with figures and donkeys, housed inside an ornate carved giltwood frame.
fig 7. Alfred Walter Bayes (1831–1909) Large Victorian Oil Painting in Giltwood Frame

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

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Height
81.2cm (31.97")
Width
104.1cm (40.98")
Depth
7.1cm (2.80")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235831
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood, Gesso
  • ColourGold and Green
  • MotifsFolk costume, Slotted moulding, Floral carving, Gold leaf
  • SizeH 81.2 cm (32 in) x W 104.1 cm (41 in) x D 7.1 cm (3 in)

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Victorian genre paintings depict scenes of everyday life, often focusing on rural subjects, domestic activities, and narrative themes popular in nineteenth-century Britain.

Painters utilized oil-based pigments mixed with linseed oil applied to stretched flax or hemp canvas, while frames were crafted from pine or lime timber coated with gesso and decorated with leaf gilding.

Authentic period works typically exhibit natural age-related craquelure across the paint surface, historic wooden stretcher bars, period artist signatures, and aged oxidation on the rear canvas and giltwood moulding.

A framed oil painting can serve as a focal point placed above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall to contrast contemporary architecture with historic depth.

Paintings should be kept away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, and dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush without applying water or chemical cleaners.
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