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Oil on Canvas by William Barr (1867-1933)
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Oil on Canvas by William Barr (1867-1933)

19th century
Sold 30 October 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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A rather lovely oil on canvas depicting a pair of calves in a barn by William Barr. It is in very good condition and signed lower left and housed in a gilt wood frame. In his early career William Barr painted several pictures featuring calves and cows and were likely painted in the Scottish highlands.

The canvas itself measures 35cm X 48cm

William Barr (26 April 1867–25 February 1933, Glasgow, Scotland) began his art studies as a student at the Paisley School of Art and Design, where he earned art teachers and art masters certificates. He went on to the Glasgow School of Art (1895–98), South Kensington School of Art in London and Académie Julian in Paris (1904). He taught at the Paisley School of Art for ten years before moving to San Francisco, California, in 1915 to make a living as an artist painting the landscapes of California along with portraits and genre scenes. He painted mainly en plein air landscapes of California until his death on 25 February 1933. He was married to Elizabeth Stevenson Smith and had two children, Margaret and Ann.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
57cm (22.44")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this William Barr Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1171567
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A2263
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A rather lovely oil on canvas depicting a pair of calves in a barn by William Barr. It is in very good condition and signed lower left and housed in a gilt wood frame.
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In his early career William Barr painted several pictures featuring calves and cows and were likely painted in the Scottish highlands.
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fig 1. An oil painting on canvas depicting two calves in a dark interior, set within an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 1. Oil on Canvas by William Barr (1867-1933)

The canvas itself measures 35cm X 48cm

William Barr (26 April 1867–25 February 1933, Glasgow, Scotland) began his art studies as a student at the Paisley School of Art and Design, where he earned art teachers and art masters certificates. He went on to the Glasgow School of Art (1895–98), South Kensington School of Art in London and Académie Julian in Paris (1904). He taught at the Paisley School of Art for ten years before moving to San Francisco, California, in 1915 to make a living as an artist painting the landscapes of California along with portraits and genre scenes. He painted mainly en plein air landscapes of California until his death on 25 February 1933. He was married to Elizabeth Stevenson Smith and had two children, Margaret and Ann.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal or card via telephone.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this William Barr Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171567
Dealers Internal Ref
A2263
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2020
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An oil painting on canvas depicting two calves in a dark interior, set within an ornate gilded wood frame.
Oil on Canvas by William Barr (1867-1933)
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An oil painting on canvas depicting two calves in a dark interior, set within an ornate gilded wood frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold, Brown
  • MotifsCattle subjects, Pastoral scene, Ornate gilded frame
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 57 cm (22 in)

An oil painting on canvas involves pigments bound with a drying oil, typically linseed oil, applied to a stretched fabric support.

Traditional materials include linen or cotton canvas stretched over a wooden stretcher frame, oil-based paints, and gesso-prepared wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas weave, stretcher frame construction, pigment ageing, artist signatures, and underlying craquelure under magnification.

An antique painting adds historical depth when hung against neutral walls or placed prominently on a dedicated display wall to create a focal point.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, and keeping the canvas free from dust using a soft, dry brush.
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