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Oil on Board by A. Thönhenhorst (Danish) Dated 1891
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Oil on Board by A. Thönhenhorst (Danish) Dated 1891

19th century
Description

An exceptional and beautiful late 19th Century painting by a Danish artist depicting a very ornate and archaic interior with a woman who sits by the fire, sewing.

Little is known about this artist but this painting is so skilfully done and full of atmosphere.

The original frame has been restored and is ready to hang.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery

Payment by vabk transfer, PayPal or card via phone. (+44 (0) 7850937057....Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Danish Interior Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
53cm (20.87")
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SA1246033
Dealers Internal Reference
A5375
Description
An exceptional and beautiful late 19th Century painting by a Danish artist depicting a very ornate and archaic interior with a woman who sits by the fire, sewing.

Little is known about this artist but this painting is so skilfully done and full of atmosphere.

fig 1. An 1891 oil painting on board depicting a dark domestic interior with a fireplace and staircase, set in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 1. Oil on Board by A. Thönhenhorst (Danish) Dated 1891

The original frame has been restored and is ready to hang.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery

Payment by vabk transfer, PayPal or card via phone. (+44 (0) 7850937057....Jane)

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Danish Interior Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246033
Dealers Internal Ref
A5375
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An 1891 oil painting on board depicting a dark domestic interior with a fireplace and staircase, set in an ornate carved gilt frame.
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Archive I An 1891 oil painting on board depicting a dark domestic interior with a fireplace and staircase, set in an ornate carved gilt frame.

Oil on Board by A. Thönhenhorst (Danish) Dated 1891

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Suffolk
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An 1891 oil painting on board depicting a dark domestic interior with a fireplace and staircase, set in an ornate carved gilt frame.
Oil on Board by A. Thönhenhorst (Danish) dated 1891
Ref: SA1246033
An 1891 oil painting on board depicting a dark domestic interior with a fireplace and staircase, set in an ornate carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Realism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Board, Giltwood, Gesso
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsCarved fireplace surround, Wooden staircase balcony, Swept gilt frame, Parquet flooring
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 53 cm (21 in)

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Late nineteenth-century interior genre paintings focus on intimate, domestic scenes capturing period architecture, decor, and figures within private living spaces. Artists emphasised atmospheric lighting, detailed woodwork, and quiet domesticity.

Paintings from this period were typically executed using oil-based pigments applied to wooden boards or linen canvas. Frames were constructed from carved wood or molded gesso, finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period pieces show age-appropriate craquelure in the paint layer, natural oxidisation on the reverse of the wood panel or canvas, and historical framing techniques such as square-cut nails or aged wood backing.

An oil painting featuring dark, rich tones and an ornate gilt frame serves as a focal point above a fireplace mantel, side table, or within a paneled study alongside classic leather and dark wood furnishings.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent warping and pigment fading. Dust gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush and consult a professional restorer for varnish cleaning.
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