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William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape
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William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 July 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Recent auction results for William Greaves’ artworks include: • “A Fine Day in March, Scriven, Knaresborough” (1908): Sold for £2,000 at Tennants Auctioneers. • “Figures Resting in an Open Landscape”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Breezy Day, Wharfedale” (1919): Sold for £300–£500 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Figures on a Beach by a Harbour Village”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Fly Fisherman”: Sold for $400–$600 at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers.

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting – “Late Autumn, Thornton-le-Dale”

Surface: Oil on Board

Artist and Signature: William Greaves (1852–1938)

Signed: lower right

Yorkshire Landscape Study: A superbly atmospheric and richly painted autumn woodland scene signed by William Greaves, titled on the reverse as Late Autumn “Thornton-le-Dale”, near Pickering in North Yorkshire. The artist captures a quiet path framed by bare-branched trees in seasonal hues — a classic Greaves composition. Greaves’ work is appreciated for its honest, painterly quality and regional character.

Approximate age of artwork: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890–1910)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Yes – housed in a beautiful ornate frame (offered free with the artwork)

Size of painting incl. frame is approx. 37 x 47 cm (board size approx. 25 x 35 cm)

Condition Report: The painting is in very good condition, with rich colour and no signs of retouching. Some age-related wear to the frame as expected, but overall well-presented and ready to hang. Please review all images and request more if needed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133345
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Description
Recent auction results for William Greaves’ artworks include: • “A Fine Day in March, Scriven, Knaresborough” (1908): Sold for £2,000 at Tennants Auctioneers.
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• “Figures Resting in an Open Landscape”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers.
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• “Breezy Day, Wharfedale” (1919): Sold for £300–£500 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Figures on a Beach by a Harbour Village”: Sold for £300–£400 at John Nicholson’s Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers. • “Fly Fisherman”: Sold for $400–$600 at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting an autumn forest landscape enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting – “Late Autumn, Thornton-le-Dale”

Surface: Oil on Board

Artist and Signature: William Greaves (1852–1938)

Signed: lower right

Yorkshire Landscape Study: A superbly atmospheric and richly painted autumn woodland scene signed by William Greaves, titled on the reverse as Late Autumn “Thornton-le-Dale”, near Pickering in North Yorkshire. The artist captures a quiet path framed by bare-branched trees in seasonal hues — a classic Greaves composition. Greaves’ work is appreciated for its honest, painterly quality and regional character.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting an autumn forest landscape enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890–1910)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Yes – housed in a beautiful ornate frame (offered free with the artwork)

Size of painting incl. frame is approx. 37 x 47 cm (board size approx. 25 x 35 cm)

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicting an autumn forest landscape enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 3. William Greaves Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-dale' Yorkshire Landscape

Condition Report: The painting is in very good condition, with rich colour and no signs of retouching. Some age-related wear to the frame as expected, but overall well-presented and ready to hang. Please review all images and request more if needed.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133345
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An antique oil painting depicting an autumn forest landscape enclosed within an ornate, heavily carved and gilded wooden frame.
William Greaves Signed Original late 19th Century Antique British Oil Painting on Board Autumn Trees 'Thornton-le-Dale' Yorkshire Landscape
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, oil paint, gilt composition
  • ColourGold, Green, Brown
  • MotifsOrnate gilt moulding, Leaf and scroll relief, Hand-carved frame
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Late 19th-century British landscape art often focused on naturalistic depictions of the countryside, capturing atmospheric lighting, seasonal changes, and detailed foliage with a realist or impressionist influence.

Artists during this period typically utilised primed wooden panels or millboard substrates, layered with high-grade oil pigments bound in linseed oil, and housed in heavily ornamented gilt plaster and wood frames.

Authenticating involves examining the craquelure in the paint layer, checking for historical pigments under magnification, inspecting the back of the board or canvas for age-related oxidisation, and verifying maker or framer marks.

Positioning an antique artwork within a contemporary space creates a striking focal point; pairing traditional ornate gilt frames with minimalist walls highlights the craftsmanship and adds textural contrast.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and dusting gently with a soft, dry brush without applying chemical cleaners.
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