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Andrew Beer Oil on Board
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Andrew Beer Oil on Board

1900 - 1920
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Andrew Beer (1862–1954)

Original and rare oil on board of three prized racing pigeons,

Bristol & District Tippler & Tumbler Society.

William Andrew Beer (1862–1954) was an English artist, known for painting racing pigeons, in oil on canvas, under the working name of Andrew Beer. A racing pigeon enthusiast himself, he was a judge at competitive pigeon shows.

Beer had a studio in Eastville, Bristol, to which the pigeons he was to paint were sometimes sent by train, arriving at the nearby Stapleton Road Station.

His works are in the collections of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Pontypridd Museum and the Radstock, Midsomer Norton & District Museum Society.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Andrew Beer Pigeon Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1241588
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Andrew Beer (1862–1954)

Original and rare oil on board of three prized racing pigeons,

Bristol & District Tippler & Tumbler Society.

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William Andrew Beer (1862–1954) was an English artist, known for painting racing pigeons, in oil on canvas, under the working name of Andrew Beer.
William Carr Antiques

A racing pigeon enthusiast himself, he was a judge at competitive pigeon shows.

fig 1. An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip.
fig 1. Andrew Beer Oil on Board

Beer had a studio in Eastville, Bristol, to which the pigeons he was to paint were sometimes sent by train, arriving at the nearby Stapleton Road Station.

His works are in the collections of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Pontypridd Museum and the Radstock, Midsomer Norton & District Museum Society.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Andrew Beer Pigeon Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241588
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Archive I An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip.

Andrew Beer Oil on Board

Archive II An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip. View V
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An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip.
Andrew Beer Oil On Board
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An early 20th-century oil painting on board depicting three pigeons in a landscape setting, housed in a black frame with a gold inner slip.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century British
  • MaterialOil, Board, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGrey, Green, Black
  • MotifsAvian portraiture, Hand-painted inscriptions, Ebonised frame, Gilt inner slip
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This early 20th-century oil painting on board by Andrew Beer depicts three prized racing pigeons in a pastoral landscape setting. The avian portraiture includes hand-painted inscriptions referencing the Bristol & District Tippler & Tumbler Society, and the composition displays realistic grey plumage against a muted green and brown background. The artwork is housed within a heavy ebonised wooden frame featuring a stepped profile and a bright gilt inner slip, all set beneath glass. Measuring 62 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the framed piece functions as a traditional wall-hanging artwork. Positioned within a gentleman's library or study, the painting suits placement above the mantelpiece as a focal decorative element. The dark glazed frame contrasts with the warm tones of the painted landscape and the detailed subjects, bringing period character to a heritage interior. The work requires standard wall mounting and maintains its original framed presentation, ready for display in a living space or collector's room.

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Pigeon portraiture emerged as a distinct genre of British sporting and folk art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Artists were commissioned by racing societies and fanciers to document champion birds, often recording specific race times, distances, and owner details directly on the canvas or board.

Artworks from this period were predominantly created using oil paints applied to solid wooden or composite artist boards. They were typically framed in wide molded timber, such as ebonised or stained wood, accented with a metallic gilt inner slip.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate hand-painted lettering detailing society names and race records, distinct artist signatures, natural surface craquelure, and age-consistent oxidation on the reverse of the board and frame assembly.

Artworks of this style work well when hung above a mantelpiece, integrated into a gallery wall, or displayed within a study or library setting alongside dark wood furniture and muted colour palettes.

Position the board away from direct sunlight, radiative heat sources, and areas of high humidity to prevent warping or paint loss. Dust gently using a soft, dry brush or lint-free cloth without liquid solvents.
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