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William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer
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William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

19th century
Description

Portrait of a bay horse with army officer seated on a drinking trough, signed with monogram and and dated 81', inscribed verso 'by W E Milner, Gainsborough', oil on canvas.

The size overall being 44 x 57 cm (17.5 x 22.5 inches) whilst the image is 35 x 48 cm ( 19 14 inches )

In very good condition housed in a gilt frame.

William Edward Millner

William Edward Millner was born in 1849 in Lincolnshire, and was a Victorian painter of landscapes and rustic genre.

He worked his entire life in the town of Gainsborough. He exhibited 8 works at The Royal Academy. Some of his works show the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

his pictures were shown several times at the Royal Academy and since, with his works being held by leading public art galleries and a significant collection housed at Gainsborough Old Hall Museum.

This painting is a typical example of Millner’s work, they show country figures, rustic labourers, Lincolnshire village life and of course horses, for which he is possibly most admired.

William Edward Millner passed away in 1885.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA532526
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Description
Portrait of a bay horse with army officer seated on a drinking trough, signed with monogram and and dated 81', inscribed verso 'by W E Milner, Gainsborough', oil on canvas.

The size overall being 44 x 57 cm (17.5 x 22.5 inches) whilst the image is 35 x 48 cm ( 19 14 inches )

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a dark bay horse standing beside a seated soldier in a red military tunic, framed in gilt wood.
fig 1. William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

In very good condition housed in a gilt frame.

William Edward Millner

William Edward Millner was born in 1849 in Lincolnshire, and was a Victorian painter of landscapes and rustic genre.
Country House Fine Art

He worked his entire life in the town of Gainsborough. He exhibited 8 works at The Royal Academy. Some of his works show the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

fig 2. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a dark bay horse standing beside a seated soldier in a red military tunic, framed in gilt wood.
fig 2. William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

his pictures were shown several times at the Royal Academy and since, with his works being held by leading public art galleries and a significant collection housed at Gainsborough Old Hall Museum.

This painting is a typical example of Millner’s work, they show country figures, rustic labourers, Lincolnshire village life and of course horses, for which he is possibly most admired.

fig 3. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a dark bay horse standing beside a seated soldier in a red military tunic, framed in gilt wood.
fig 3. William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

William Edward Millner passed away in 1885.

please email if you require any further information

Free uk insured delivery, usually within 14 working days

We ship worldwide please email for quote before purchase

fig 4. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a dark bay horse standing beside a seated soldier in a red military tunic, framed in gilt wood.
fig 4. William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

delivery usually within 14 working days

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

fig 5. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a dark bay horse standing beside a seated soldier in a red military tunic, framed in gilt wood.
fig 5. William Edward Millner Bay Horse with Army Officer

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA532526
Country House Fine Art
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2015

Specialists in fine art including portraits from the 17th century onwards, seascapes and landscapes

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