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William Mellor (1851 - 1931) Oil on Canvas
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William Mellor (1851 - 1931) Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 June 2026 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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A fine landscape painting by William Mellor titled On the Nidd near Knaresborough, depicting a calm river scene bordered by wooded banks and distant countryside. The composition is enriched by warm, natural tones and subtle handling of light, with gentle reflections on the water and carefully observed foliage, all characteristic of Mellor’s accomplished Yorkshire landscapes.

Oil on canvas, presented in a richly carved and decorative gilt frame with titled artist’s plaque. The painting is in good condition and displays particularly well, offering an attractive and tranquil example of Mellor’s work.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Declaration

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this William Mellor Oil Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1186555
Dealers Internal Reference
10610
Description
A fine landscape painting by William Mellor titled On the Nidd near Knaresborough, depicting a calm river scene bordered by wooded banks and distant countryside. The composition is enriched by warm, natural tones and subtle handling of light, with gentle reflections on the water and carefully observed foliage, all characteristic of Mellor’s accomplished Yorkshire landscapes.

Oil on canvas, presented in a richly carved and decorative gilt frame with titled artist’s plaque.

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The painting is in good condition and displays particularly well, offering an attractive and tranquil example of Mellor’s work.
Mark Buckley Antiques

FREE DELIVERY – to mainland UK

We offer a ‘Try before you buy’ service so you know you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this William Mellor Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186555
Dealers Internal Ref
10610
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. SOLD29 JUN 26
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Archive I A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. SOLD29 JUN 26

William Mellor (1851 - 1931) Oil on Canvas

Archive II A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame. View VI
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Mark Buckley Antiques
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Skipton
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame.
William Mellor (1851 - 1931) Oil on Canvas
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A framed Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with trees and a figure, enclosed in an ornate gold-gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, gesso, wood, gilt leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRiver landscape, Folate scrollwork frame, Naturalist foliage, Atmospheric sky
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 50.8 cm (20 in)

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Victorian landscape paintings typically focus on pastoral scenes, rivers, and woodlands, capturing the natural beauty of the British countryside with careful attention to light and atmospheric perspective.

These works typically utilise oil paint applied to stretched canvas, housed within heavy gesso and carved wooden frames finished with gilt leaf.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas age, stretcher frame construction, pigment composition under magnification, artist signatures, and framing techniques consistent with the period.

An antique landscape painting adds historical depth and warmth when hung against neutral walls, paired with traditional directional picture lighting to highlight the details of the canvas.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, keeping the canvas free from dust with a soft brush, and protecting the gilt frame from moisture.
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