0
53,334  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 103  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA664735
FOR SALE
£880
Email
Save
John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
for sale €1,030     $1,118
£880
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2016
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design
Relevant Links
Id #SA664735
PDF SHARE
SAVE

John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"

19th century
Description

Country Homes Antiques Scotland est;1985

John Parker Davis (1832-1910 ) American. Equine School, Oil on canvas, American Horse Racing; ' At the Paddock, some jockeys up, just before the off. Signed lower right, also has Anthony Barbieri Gallery label with title verso.

Size; 12inches x 18inches

A superb painting by the artist well collected American artist.

Condition: Very Good.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA664735
Dealers Notes

500 pieces of quality antique furniture at Country Homes Antiques Stirling Scotland. View website. Trade welcome

Plus BenView garden centre authentic general antiques shop, carrying around 400 select and rare antique items. Selected by Andrew Christie former Fine Arts Auctioneer.

Description
Country Homes Antiques Scotland est;1985

John Parker Davis (1832-1910 ) American.

“
Equine School, Oil on canvas, American Horse Racing; ' At the Paddock, some jockeys up, just before the off.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Signed lower right, also has Anthony Barbieri Gallery label with title verso.

Size; 12inches x 18inches

A superb painting by the artist well collected American artist.

Condition: Very Good.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Antique Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA664735
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Country Homes Antiques Stirling Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
1 / 3
Archive I A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.

John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the Off"

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building. View II
Archive III A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building. View III
Enlarged Archival View
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Telephone 07771 676321
Location
Stirling
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/countryhomesantiques
Verified Since Nov 2016
Items For Sale 205
Items Sold 562
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Country Homes Antiques Stirling
Verified Since Nov 2016
View Dealer Info
Location: Stirling, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/countryhomesantiques
Verified
Nov 2016
For Sale
205
Sold
562
A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
John Parker Davis (1832-1910) American. Oil Painting "Before the off"
Ref: SA664735
A 19th-century oil painting depicting jockeys mounted on racehorses in a field beside a brick stable building.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Equestrian sporting art became prominent during the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on horse racing, fox hunting, and portraits of thoroughbreds. Artists of this era documented sporting events, jockey attire, and countryside landscapes with anatomical accuracy.

Paintings from this era were created using natural oil pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto natural linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames. Decorative outer frames were typically constructed from carved timber, gilded plaster, or wood composition.

Authentic period oil paintings display natural signs of age, such as fine surface craquelure, age-related oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and period-appropriate stretcher construction with keys. Signatures, artist labels, and original provenance documentation also assist in verification.

An equestrian oil painting pairs well with dark wood panelling, tailored leather seating, and traditional architectural features. Hanging the piece above a mantelpiece or sideboard creates a focal point within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or high humidity to prevent cracking and canvas warp. Dust the surface lightly with a clean, dry, soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface varnish restoration or cleaning.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories