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Charles Bilger Spalding R.A. Dismounted Cavalier in Battle Oil on Board
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Charles Bilger Spalding R.A. Dismounted Cavalier in Battle Oil on Board

19th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Hand of Glory
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Charles Bilger Spalding R.A. (1810 - 1871) Dismounted Cavalier in the heat of battle, oil on board, signed lower left, partially under the slip, within a 19th century gilt gesso frame.

29cm x 34cm (40cm x 45cm including frame).

Charles Bilger Spalding was predominately a painter of sporting and country scenes. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1840 and worked for the publisher S&J Fuller contributing a portrait of Satirist the 1841 St Leger winner to their series of 'Winners of the Great St Leger', Doncaster. He frequently contributed to The Sporting Magazine including ‘Indian Scenes’.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA972400
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SKU00000068
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Charles Bilger Spalding R.A.
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(1810 - 1871) Dismounted Cavalier in the heat of battle, oil on board, signed lower left, partially under the slip, within a 19th century gilt gesso frame.
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29cm x 34cm (40cm x 45cm including frame).

fig 1. An antique oil painting on board depicting a cavalry scene, enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame.
fig 1. Charles Bilger Spalding R.A. Dismounted Cavalier in Battle Oil on Board

Charles Bilger Spalding was predominately a painter of sporting and country scenes. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1840 and worked for the publisher S&J Fuller contributing a portrait of Satirist the 1841 St Leger winner to their series of 'Winners of the Great St Leger', Doncaster. He frequently contributed to The Sporting Magazine including ‘Indian Scenes’.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA972400
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000068
Hand of Glory
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An antique oil painting on board depicting a cavalry scene, enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame.
Charles Bilger Spalding R.A. Dismounted Cavalier in Battle oil on board
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An antique oil painting on board depicting a cavalry scene, enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, wood, gesso, gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCavalry battle scene, Figurative composition, Ornate scrolled frame
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century battle paintings frequently depict dramatic historical conflicts, romanticising military heroism with dynamic composition, expressive brushwork, and atmospheric lighting.

These works typically utilise oil pigments applied to a prepared wooden board or panel, often housed within heavily moulded, gessoed, and gilded wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed through microscopic examination of paint oxidisation, craquelure patterns, hand-mixed pigment composition, artist signatures, and the construction methods of the frame and backing.

Such works serve as striking focal points when hung against dark, moody wall colours in traditional studies, libraries, or eclectic living spaces to create dramatic contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a professional conservator for periodic cleaning.
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