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Oil Painting of a Harbour Scene
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Oil Painting of a Harbour Scene

19th century
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Circa 1860, oil painting of a harbour scene. With French ships, fishermen and several ships in a harbour, recently relined and in a carved, gilded gesso frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Harbour Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA746013
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29234
Description
Circa 1860, oil painting of a harbour scene.
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With French ships, fishermen and several ships in a harbour, recently relined and in a carved, gilded gesso frame.
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Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Antique Harbour Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA746013
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An antique oil painting depicting a harbour scene with masted sailing ships, fishermen on shoreline rocks, and a lighthouse set within a heavily carved gilded frame.
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An antique oil painting depicting a harbour scene with masted sailing ships, fishermen on shoreline rocks, and a lighthouse set within a heavily carved gilded frame.
Oil Painting of a Harbour Scene
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleClassical Maritime
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood, Gesso
  • ColourGold, Sky Blue, Brown
  • MotifsTall ships, Lighthouse, Foliate gilt moulding, Coastal figures
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 72 cm (28 in)

This Victorian classical maritime oil painting on canvas depicts a coastal harbour scene featuring masted tall sailing ships, fishermen on shoreline rocks, and a prominent lighthouse under a sky blue sky with brown and earthy tones throughout the water and land. The artwork is housed within a heavily carved giltwood and gesso frame displaying ornate foliate gilt mouldings, corner decoration, and relief scrolling along the broad borders. The visible details include figures in the foreground, distant buildings, mountains, and calm harbour waters. Measuring 55 cm high and 72 cm wide, this piece suits a gentleman's library or study environment. It finds a practical home hung on a living room wall, traditionally positioned above the mantelpiece as a focal point in a period interior.

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Maritime paintings depict human interaction with the sea, focusing on sailing vessels, harbours, and coastal landscapes. The style emerged prominently in 17th-century Dutch art and evolved through the 18th and 19th centuries, emphasising realistic lighting, atmospheric skies, and detailed rigging.

These artworks were typically executed using oil paints ground from natural pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied onto stretched linen canvas or wood panels. The surrounding frames were constructed from carved timber coated in gesso and finished with genuine gold leaf gilding.

Authenticity can be verified by examining natural craquelure across the paint surface, signs of age-related canvas darkening on the reverse, and period-appropriate stretcher construction. The frame should show genuine gilding wear and oxidisation consistent with age rather than uniform artificial distressing.

An antique marine painting serves as a strong focal point when hung above a fireplace mantelpiece or a dark timber sideboard. Pairing the gilded frame with neutral wall colours or rich jewel tones allows the artwork to bridge classical and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust the painting and frame gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding damp cloths or chemical cleaners. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with high humidity fluctuations to prevent canvas warping and paint flaking.
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