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19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)
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19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

19th century
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19th-Century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Brief Description:

This is a superb, original 19th-century English School miniature Oil on Panel Painting depicting a wonderfully atmospheric coastal view near Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon.

Note: This is one of a matching pair of paintings we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

The charming composition portrays dramatic rocky outcrops rising above the tranquil waters, with seabirds circling overhead, a small moored sailing boat in the foreground and further vessels visible on the distant horizon.

Painted with lovely attention to detail, the artist has beautifully captured the rugged Devonshire coastline through delicate brushwork and a subtle palette of warm earthy tones.

The original oak panel bears an old handwritten inscription verso reading "Near Anstay's Cove, Torquay".

Recently remounted within an attractive, quality two-tone moulded frame with a contrasting pale inner slip.

A delightful and highly decorative little coastal painting, full of period character and maritime charm.

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Panel

Period: 19th Century

School: English School

Subject: Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon

Frame: Quality Two-Tone Moulded Frame

Condition:

The painting is in lovely original condition, displaying natural age-related surface patination and accumulated dirt, entirely in keeping with its period.

The frame is in excellent condition.

Please Note: This is one of a matching pair of miniature coastal paintings available individually. Please see our other listing for its companion piece.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10'' | 25.4 cm

Width: 8.2'' | 20.8 cm

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
20.8cm (8.19")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Miniature Coastal Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241867
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Description
19th-Century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Brief Description:

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This is a superb, original 19th-century English School miniature Oil on Panel Painting depicting a wonderfully atmospheric coastal view near Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon.
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fig 1. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 1. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Note: This is one of a matching pair of paintings we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

The charming composition portrays dramatic rocky outcrops rising above the tranquil waters, with seabirds circling overhead, a small moored sailing boat in the foreground and further vessels visible on the distant horizon.

fig 2. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 2. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Painted with lovely attention to detail, the artist has beautifully captured the rugged Devonshire coastline through delicate brushwork and a subtle palette of warm earthy tones.

The original oak panel bears an old handwritten inscription verso reading "Near Anstay's Cove, Torquay".

fig 3. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 3. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Recently remounted within an attractive, quality two-tone moulded frame with a contrasting pale inner slip.

A delightful and highly decorative little coastal painting, full of period character and maritime charm.

fig 4. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 4. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Attributes:

Medium: Oil on Panel

Period: 19th Century

School: English School

Subject: Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon

Frame: Quality Two-Tone Moulded Frame

Condition:

The painting is in lovely original condition, displaying natural age-related surface patination and accumulated dirt, entirely in keeping with its period.

fig 5. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 5. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

The frame is in excellent condition.

Please Note: This is one of a matching pair of miniature coastal paintings available individually. Please see our other listing for its companion piece.

Framed Measurements:

fig 6. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 6. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10'' | 25.4 cm

Width: 8.2'' | 20.8 cm

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

fig 7. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 7. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Delivery

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

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

fig 8. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 8. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

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 9. A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
fig 9. 19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

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
25.4cm (10.00")
Width
20.8cm (8.19")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Miniature Coastal Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241867
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Archive I A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.

19th-century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)

Archive II A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View II
Archive III A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame. View X
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A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
19th-Century Miniature Oil Painting – Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Devon (1 of 2)
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A 19th-century miniature oil painting depicting a coastal cliff scene with a prominent rock stack, small boats, and birds in flight, set within a dark wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Marine
  • MaterialOil Paint, Wood, Canvas
  • ColourSepia Brown
  • MotifsRock stack, Coastal cliffs, Sailing vessels, Birds in flight
  • SizeH 25.4 cm (10 in) x W 20.8 cm (8 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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Nineteenth-century British coastal miniatures are small-scale landscape paintings featuring maritime views, geological formations, and coastal topography. Artists worked in oils or watercolours to capture atmospheric light, local geography, and seafaring activity for private collectors and tourists.

Miniature oil paintings from this era were typically executed on small wooden panels, artist millboard, or stretched canvas, framed in moulded timber with light or gilded inner slips to accentuate the dark tonal values.

Authentic period works display natural age-related craquelure, historical frame wear, period fixing hardware, and subtle discolouration of varnish over time rather than artificially induced surface distress.

Small paintings can be styled as part of a gallery wall arrangement, placed on a deep bookshelf, or displayed on a desk easel in study settings alongside leather-bound books and decorative antiques.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and moisture. Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a qualified conservator for any cleaning or repair work.
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