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William Greaves "Knaresborough, Yorkshire" Pair Oil Paintings
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William Greaves "Knaresborough, Yorkshire" Pair Oil Paintings

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art. He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool. He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

This lovely pair of small oil paintings show views of the River Nidd at Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Each oil on panel measures 8"x 6" and is framed giving an overall size of 13"x 11" for each painting. Each is signed lower right. There is an old label for "S.L.Nielson, West Hartlepool" on the back of each picture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated these William Greaves Oil Paintings to the 1910s.

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SA1167557
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art.
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He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool.
McTague of Harrogate

He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

fig 1. A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames.
fig 1. William Greaves "Knaresborough, Yorkshire" Pair Oil Paintings

This lovely pair of small oil paintings show views of the River Nidd at Knaresborough, Yorkshire. Each oil on panel measures 8"x 6" and is framed giving an overall size of 13"x 11" for each painting. Each is signed lower right. There is an old label for "S.L.Nielson, West Hartlepool" on the back of each picture.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated these William Greaves Oil Paintings to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167557
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Greaves "Knaresborough, Yorkshire" Pair Oil Paintings

Archive II A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames. View IV
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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United Kingdom

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A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames.
William Greaves "Knaresborough, Yorkshire" pair oil paintings
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A pair of framed oil paintings depicting rural Yorkshire landscapes in ornate gold frames.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil paint, Gilded wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsLandscape scenery, Ornate corner cartouches, Moulded gilt frame
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century British landscape paintings typically focus on naturalism, capturing rural scenery, riversides, and everyday local life with expressive brushwork and atmospheric lighting.

These works are traditionally executed with oil pigments on canvas or panel, housed within carved and gilded wooden frames that reflect the decorative arts of the period.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas ageing, pigment composition, artist signatures, stretcher frame construction, and the craftsmanship of the period frame.

Pairing historical artworks with contemporary interiors creates a curated focal point, often hung at eye level on neutral walls to accentuate the depth and colour of the canvas.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and dusting frames gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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