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David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.
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David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

19th century
Description

Artist: David Bates. (1840-1921).

Title: "Yew Trees, Near Broseley. Salop".

Signed with monogram and dated 1873. Oil on board.

Signed dated and titled verso. Provenance: Private collection. Purchased 1999.

In original good gilt gold leaf Victorian frame.

Size: 9 3/4"x 12 1/2". Framed size: 19 1/2"x 22 1/4".

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

A very fine example of his work.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

David Bates (1840 - 1921).

David Bates was born in Cambridge and worked as a porcelain painter at the Royal Worcester porcelain works in Worcester - where he came to specialise in painting flowers.

Bates was an 'open-air' rural landscape artist, painting in the Midlands, Lake District, Scotland and Wales, and abroad in Switzerland and Egypt. His work shows the influence of Benjamin Williams Leader and Joseph Thors and is associated in style with the Birmingham School of artists.

Bates exhibited many works at the Royal Academy, Grosvenor Gallery, Royal Society of British Artists and the New Watercolour Society in London, and at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. His works are currently on display in Liverpool museum, Worcester City Museum, and several other art galleries.

His son, John Noel Bates (fl. 1870-1927), who adopted the professional name John Bates Noel, was also a notable landscape painter.His works achieved much recognition and a snow scene of Hollymount Woods was purchased by Lord Leighton, then President of the Royal Academy, London.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 05452455
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Handwritten inscription on the reverse: titled, signed, and dated 1873.
Fine network of craquelure across the sky: natural age and drying of the paint.
Burrow of Malvern supplier stamp on reverse: Victorian framing from Worcestershire.
Aged timber retaining blocks and slotted screws: undisturbed 19th-century frame assembly.
Foliage and rocky foreground: painted with the impasto typical of the 1870s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA636065
Dealers Internal Reference
wgb
Description
Artist: David Bates. (1840-1921).

Title: "Yew Trees, Near Broseley. Salop".

Signed with monogram and dated 1873. Oil on board.

Signed dated and titled verso. Provenance: Private collection. Purchased 1999.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

In original good gilt gold leaf Victorian frame.

Size: 9 3/4"x 12 1/2". Framed size: 19 1/2"x 22 1/4".

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

A very fine example of his work.

For more info please contact us at:

fig 2. A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 2. David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

David Bates (1840 - 1921).

“
David Bates was born in Cambridge and worked as a porcelain painter at the Royal Worcester porcelain works in Worcester - where he came to specialise in painting flowers.
William Greenwood Fine Art
fig 3. A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 3. David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

Bates was an 'open-air' rural landscape artist, painting in the Midlands, Lake District, Scotland and Wales, and abroad in Switzerland and Egypt. His work shows the influence of Benjamin Williams Leader and Joseph Thors and is associated in style with the Birmingham School of artists.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 4. David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

Bates exhibited many works at the Royal Academy, Grosvenor Gallery, Royal Society of British Artists and the New Watercolour Society in London, and at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. His works are currently on display in Liverpool museum, Worcester City Museum, and several other art galleries.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 5. David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

His son, John Noel Bates (fl. 1870-1927), who adopted the professional name John Bates Noel, was also a notable landscape painter.His works achieved much recognition and a snow scene of Hollymount Woods was purchased by Lord Leighton, then President of the Royal Academy, London.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05452455
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-155 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Handwritten inscription on the reverse: titled, signed, and dated 1873.
Fine network of craquelure across the sky: natural age and drying of the paint.
Burrow of Malvern supplier stamp on reverse: Victorian framing from Worcestershire.
Aged timber retaining blocks and slotted screws: undisturbed 19th-century frame assembly.
Foliage and rocky foreground: painted with the impasto typical of the 1870s.

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.

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
56.5cm (22.24")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA636065
Dealers Internal Ref
wgb
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William Greenwood Fine Art Profile Page

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David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape Oil Painting.

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A 19th-century oil landscape painting showing a countryside path framed by mature trees beneath a blue sky, set within an ornate gilded frame.
David Bates. "Near Broseley, Salop". Landscape oil painting.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood, Plaster
  • ColourGold and Green
  • MotifsEmbossed rosette frame, Gilt slip, Countryside path, Mature woodland
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 56.5 cm (22 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This Victorian landscape oil painting by David Bates depicts a countryside path winding through mature woodland beneath a blue sky. The composition employs oil on board, housed within an original gilt gold leaf frame featuring an ornate gilded slip and decorative embossed corner mouldings. The palette displays rich green and natural earthy tones contrasted by the luminous gold finish of the woodwork and the pale blue sky. Visible details include intricate relief patterns on the outer moulding, mitred corners, and the textured application of the oil paint. Measuring 49.5 cm high, 56.5 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, this piece suits placement above the mantel in a traditional English country house interior. The artwork brings historical character and pastoral charm to a living room, study, or hallway, where it integrates into classic or transitional decor schemes.

FAQs

British landscape paintings of the nineteenth century focused on faithful depictions of rural topography, dramatic weather effects, and quiet pastoral life. Artists often painted outdoors or used detailed field sketches, capturing natural light with realistic detail.

Victorian artists painted with linseed-oil-based pigments on stretched cotton or linen canvas, or sometimes wood panels. These paintings were customarily housed in heavy pine frames finished with carved plaster composition details and real gold leaf.

Authentication involves examining natural craquelure patterns in the oil paint layer, period-correct stretcher construction, artist signatures, and historical frame style. Infrared or UV analysis can also reveal underlying sketches or later restoration work.

A gilt-framed landscape painting can act as a classic focal point above a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Pairing period artwork with contemporary furniture creates a balanced, curated contrast within modern spaces.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and fluctuating heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for varnish cleaning or structural repairs.
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