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Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall"
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Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall"

19th century
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Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall" exhibited 1872 - 1889 London painter of landscape and interiors. Exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society and Royal Hiberian Academy, Dublin. oil on canvas. Signed

Dimensions unframed:

height 12" x width 24"

Dimensions framed 18.5" x 30"

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Cornish Coastal Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09713698
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Signed lower right E.J.
Wooden expansion keys in the stretcher corners: late Victorian canvas mounting.
Darkened reverse to the linen canvas: over a century of air exposure.
Carved bead moulding on the gilt frame: classic late 19th-century styling.

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.

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SA1244814
Dealers Internal Reference
1067
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall" exhibited 1872 - 1889 London painter of landscape and interiors. Exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Society and Royal Hiberian Academy, Dublin. oil on canvas. Signed
fig 1. Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame.
fig 1. Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall"

Dimensions unframed:

height 12" x width 24"

Dimensions framed 18.5" x 30"

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Cornish Coastal Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09713698
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Signed lower right E.J.
Wooden expansion keys in the stretcher corners: late Victorian canvas mounting.
Darkened reverse to the linen canvas: over a century of air exposure.
Carved bead moulding on the gilt frame: classic late 19th-century styling.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244814
Dealers Internal Ref
1067
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame.
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Archive I Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame.

Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall"

Archive II Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame. View II
Archive III Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame. View III
Archive IV Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame. View IV
Archive V Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame. View V
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Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame.
Oil Painting by Edward J Humphries "Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall"
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Horizontal oil painting depicting a Cornish coastal scene with sea cliffs, green water, and seagulls, contained in a wide gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Board, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Gold & Green
  • MotifsGilded bead moulding, Coastal cliffs, Sea birds, Impasto brushwork

This nineteenth-century oil painting by Edward J Humphries, titled Afternoon Sunshine Cornwall, exemplifies British Impressionism. The horizontal artwork depicts a coastal scene featuring sea cliffs, green water, impasto brushwork, and seagulls, executed in oil paint on board within a wide wooden frame finished in warm gold leaf with a gilded bead moulding. The warm gold and green colour palette creates a serene coastal retreat aesthetic. Measuring 47 cm in height and 76 cm in width including the frame, the piece is well-suited for display in a living room, dining room, or hallway, positioned above a sideboard where it can be appreciated as a focal point. The solid construction and traditional aesthetic make it an authentic addition to period interiors and traditional home settings.

FAQs

British coastal landscape paintings from this era typically feature natural light effects, atmospheric coastline vistas, and coastal wildlife. Artists often worked outdoors to capture changing sea tones and cliff textures using impressionistic brushwork.

Paintings from this period were created using oil-based pigments applied to linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were predominantly constructed from carved timber coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding.

Authentic period paintings show natural craquelure across the paint layer, genuine age-related oxidisation on the reverse, and period-correct joinery on the frame. Artist signatures in wet paint rather than added later also indicate origin.

A horizontal oil painting functions effectively as a focal point above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Pairing traditional gilt-framed artwork with neutral walls or contemporary furniture creates a balanced contrast.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush and avoid chemical liquid cleaners on both the painted surface and gilding.
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