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Dorothea Sharp (1874 - 1955) a Large Oil on Canvas
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Dorothea Sharp (1874 - 1955) a Large Oil on Canvas

19th century
Sold 29 June 2026 · Mark Buckley Antiques
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A superb and large-scale figurative painting by Dorothea Sharp, depicting two young girls standing in a sunlit garden setting, surrounded by flowering plants and soft summer foliage. The composition is painted with lively, impressionistic brushwork and a delicate palette, capturing a moment of quiet intimacy and childhood innocence. Light and colour are handled with great sensitivity, creating a gentle and highly decorative scene characteristic of Sharp’s finest work.

Oil on canvas, signed lower left, and presented in a fine gilt frame. The painting is in very good condition and represents an outstanding example of Dorothea Sharp’s mature style.

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Height
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this Dorothea Sharp Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1186560
Dealers Internal Reference
10615
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A superb and large-scale figurative painting by Dorothea Sharp, depicting two young girls standing in a sunlit garden setting, surrounded by flowering plants and soft summer foliage.
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The composition is painted with lively, impressionistic brushwork and a delicate palette, capturing a moment of quiet intimacy and childhood innocence.
Mark Buckley Antiques

Light and colour are handled with great sensitivity, creating a gentle and highly decorative scene characteristic of Sharp’s finest work.

fig 1. An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame.
fig 1. Dorothea Sharp (1874 - 1955) a Large Oil on Canvas

Oil on canvas, signed lower left, and presented in a fine gilt frame. The painting is in very good condition and represents an outstanding example of Dorothea Sharp’s mature style.

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
91.4cm (35.98")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Buckley Antiques has dated this Dorothea Sharp Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186560
Dealers Internal Ref
10615
Mark Buckley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. SOLD29 JUN 26
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Archive I An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. SOLD29 JUN 26

Dorothea Sharp (1874 - 1955) a Large Oil on Canvas

Archive II An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View II
Archive III An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame. View VII
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame.
Dorothea Sharp (1874 - 1955) A Large Oil on Canvas
Ref: SA1186560
An impressionist oil painting on canvas depicting two young girls in a sunlit garden, housed in an ornate carved gold-gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsImpressionistic brushwork, Sunlit garden scene, Figurative composition, Ornate gilt moulding
  • SizeH 91.4 cm (36 in) x W 61 cm (24 in)

British Impressionism emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily influenced by French movements but retaining a distinct focus on domestic scenes, gardens, and natural light rendered with broken brushstrokes and vibrant palettes.

Artists of this era typically utilised high-grade oil paints on stretched linen or cotton canvas, often housed in ornate, water-gilded wooden frames crafted from composition ornament over carved wood.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, stretcher frame construction, pigment aging, artist signatures, and provenance documentation, alongside ultraviolet light testing to detect later touch-ups or restoration.

Positioning an ornate gold-framed canvas against a neutral or moody backdrop creates a sophisticated focal point, blending historical charm with modern minimalist architecture.

Maintain stable ambient temperatures and relative humidity between 40-50%, keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, and consult a professional conservator for periodic surface cleaning.
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