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Erskine Nicol (1825-1904) – "The Young Messenger"
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Erskine Nicol (1825-1904) – "The Young Messenger"

19th century
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A charming oil on canvas by the renowned Scottish artist Erskine Nicol RA (1825-1904), depicting a young figure in a village street scene. Executed with the artist's characteristic attention to detail and storytelling, the composition combines rich colour, atmospheric setting and engaging character studies. Presented in an attractive gilt frame and ready to hang.

Erskine Nicol RA (1825-1904) was a highly regarded Scottish painter and Royal Academician, celebrated for his narrative genre scenes of Irish and Scottish life. His works are admired for their characterful figures, fine draftsman ship and ability to capture everyday moments with warmth and charm.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1243945
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SAI4342
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A charming oil on canvas by the renowned Scottish artist Erskine Nicol RA (1825-1904), depicting a young figure in a village street scene.
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Executed with the artist's characteristic attention to detail and storytelling, the composition combines rich colour, atmospheric setting and engaging character studies.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Presented in an attractive gilt frame and ready to hang.

fig 1. A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a young male messenger in a red coat standing in a street setting.
fig 1. Erskine Nicol (1825-1904) – "The Young Messenger"

Erskine Nicol RA (1825-1904) was a highly regarded Scottish painter and Royal Academician, celebrated for his narrative genre scenes of Irish and Scottish life. His works are admired for their characterful figures, fine draftsman ship and ability to capture everyday moments with warmth and charm.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
52.5cm (20.67")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243945
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4342
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a young male messenger in a red coat standing in a street setting.

Erskine Nicol (1825-1904) – "The Young Messenger"

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A 19th-century framed oil painting depicting a young male messenger in a red coat standing in a street setting.
Erskine Nicol (1825-1904) – "The Young Messenger"
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Genre Realism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourWarm Red and Brown
  • MotifsFigurative subject, Street scene background, Moulded timber frame, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 52.5 cm (21 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas by Erskine Nicol depicts a Victorian genre realism street scene featuring a young male messenger in a warm red coat and brown trousers standing centrally, alongside a girl holding a basket on the left and another figure to the right. The composition is housed within a moulded dark wood frame with a stepped, gilded inner slip showing gentle wear consistent with age. The painting measures 52.5 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for domestic interior display, this artwork works well positioned above a sideboard in an English country house setting to introduce narrative character and traditional warmth to a living room or hallway wall.

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Victorian genre painting refers to a 19th-century art movement focused on depicting scenes of daily life, narrative character studies, and social observations. Popularised in Britain and Ireland, these works captured ordinary people, street trades, and domestic settings with realism and detailed storytelling.

Articulated during the 19th century, oil paintings were typically executed using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, wooden panels, or board. Frames were commonly constructed from carved timber, composition mouldings, and oil or water gilding with gold leaf.

Authentic period paintings show age-consistent signs such as fine surface craquelure, natural darkening of the natural varnish, and oxidation on the wooden canvas stretchers or panel backing. Signatures, artist monograms, framing construction, and original gallery labels on the reverse also assist in verifying authenticity.

An antique oil painting can serve as a focal point when hung above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Grouping traditional figurative artworks alongside contemporary furniture creates a curated, eclectic aesthetic, whilst pairing classic timber frames with neutral background walls allows the colour palette to stand out.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the frame and surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush; professional surface cleaning or revarnishing should only be performed by a qualified art conservator.
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