Search 0
57,697  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 108 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
108 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA945950
FOR SALE
£3,850
Email Phone
Save
Henry Collins. "Blacksmith's Interior". Large Victorian Oil Painting.
For sale by William Greenwood Fine Art
for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850

William Greenwood Fine Art

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2012
Browse dealers 220 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA945950
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Henry Collins. "Blacksmith's Interior". Large Victorian Oil Painting.

19th century
Description

Artist: Henry Collins (Victorian).

Title: "Reading The Morning News". A busy interior of a blacksmiths.

Signed and dated 1869. Inscribed on old label verso. Provenance: Christies. Stencil number S69GF. Oil on canvas.

Size: 25"x 44". Framed size: 32"x 53".

Now cleaned and framed.

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

Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07621650
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 157 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Signed and dated lower left 1869: fixes the year of painting.
Handwritten paper label on the reverse: early title and artist inscription.
Stencilled saleroom stock code on the stretcher: recorded historic auction passage.
Darkened linen canvas on the reverse: natural oxidisation of the original fabric.
Fine network of age craquelure across the paint: natural drying over decades.

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
81cm (31.89")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA945950
Dealers Internal Reference
WGP
Description
Artist: Henry Collins (Victorian).

Title: "Reading The Morning News". A busy interior of a blacksmiths.

Signed and dated 1869. Inscribed on old label verso. Provenance: Christies. Stencil number S69GF. Oil on canvas.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey.
fig 1. Henry Collins. "Blacksmith's Interior". Large Victorian Oil Painting.

Size: 25"x 44". Framed size: 32"x 53".

Now cleaned and framed.

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

Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07621650
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 157 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Signed and dated lower left 1869: fixes the year of painting.
Handwritten paper label on the reverse: early title and artist inscription.
Stencilled saleroom stock code on the stretcher: recorded historic auction passage.
Darkened linen canvas on the reverse: natural oxidisation of the original fabric.
Fine network of age craquelure across the paint: natural drying over decades.

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
81cm (31.89")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA945950
Dealers Internal Ref
WGP
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the William Greenwood Fine Art Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey.
1 / 14
Archive I A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey.

Henry Collins. "Blacksmith's Interior". Large Victorian Oil Painting.

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey. View XIV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

William Greenwood Fine Art
Telephone 01677 424 830 or 07885 175279
Location
Oakdene
Church Wynd
Burneston
Bedale
DL8 2JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamgreenwoodfineart
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 220
Items Sold 518
William Greenwood Fine Art
Verified Since Oct 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Oakdene, Church Wynd, Burneston, Bedale, DL8 2JE, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/williamgreenwoodfineart
Verified
Oct 2012
For Sale
220
Sold
518
A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey.
Henry Collins. "Blacksmith's Interior". Large Victorian oil painting.
Ref: SA945950
A 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a detailed blacksmith shop interior with working figures, an anvil, tools, a dog, and a donkey.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Linen canvas, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBlacksmith forge, Anvil and tools, Working figures, Domestic animals
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 135 cm (53 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This large Victorian oil painting by Henry Collins, titled "Reading The Morning News" and signed and dated 1869, depicts a busy blacksmith's shop interior on linen canvas. The palette is dominated by warm brown tones, complemented by varied shades of muted reds, blues, and earth colours worn by the figures, along with the crisp white paper being read. The composition portrays working figures gathered around an anvil and tools, accompanied by domestic animals within the workshop. The artwork is housed in a wooden frame. Measuring 81 cm high, 135 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, the painting is in a cleaned, ready-to-hang condition. Positioned above a mantel in a home today, this Victorian piece serves as a striking focal point in a living room, study, or hallway. The detailed narrative and traditional subject matter integrate smoothly into both period and classic interior schemes. Hang the artwork securely using appropriate wall fixings suited to the weight of the framed canvas, ensuring it is displayed away from direct heat sources and moisture to preserve the oil paint and linen materials for years to come.

FAQs

Victorian genre paintings typically depict everyday scenes, social narratives, and trades of contemporary British life. They often feature realistic detailing, domestic or working environments, and rich story-telling elements focused on ordinary people.

Artists during the Victorian era primarily painted with oil pigments bound in linseed oil, applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically crafted from wood with carved or moulded gesso detailing finished in gold leaf or dark varnish.

Authentic works often exhibit natural craquelure across the paint layer, oxidation or darkening of the varnish over time, and age-related wear on the reverse of the canvas or stretcher bars. Artist signatures, period gallery labels, or original maker marks on the frame also aid authentication.

A large Victorian oil painting acts as an impactful focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or sideboard in a modern space. Pairing dark, historic canvas art with clean-lined contemporary furniture or neutral walls creates a balanced, curated contrast.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a dry, soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning or varnish restoration.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories