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"A Dutch Estuary" Oil by Alfred Montague
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"A Dutch Estuary" Oil by Alfred Montague

19th century
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"A Dutch Estuary" by Alfred Montague. Alfred Montague 1832-1883 was a leading member of the Royal Society of British Artists where he exhibited over 150 times, also RA and B.I. Oil on canvas. Signed

Dimensions unframed:

height 30" x width 48"

Dimensions framed:

height 38.5" x width 56"

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Stock number - NL79

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 04075891
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Softwood stretcher with corner wedges: standard mid-nineteenth-century construction.
Ernest Alden trade label on the lower bar: London framer established in 1890.
Black stencilled name on the upper stretcher: early gallery or inventory marking.
Historic tacking edges along the margins: stretched in the traditional nineteenth-century manner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA439413
Dealers Internal Reference
NL79
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
"A Dutch Estuary" by Alfred Montague.
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Alfred Montague 1832-1883 was a leading member of the Royal Society of British Artists where he exhibited over 150 times, also RA and B.
Walton House Antiques

I. Oil on canvas. Signed

Dimensions unframed:

fig 1. A nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Dutch estuary scene with sailing craft, housed in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. "A Dutch Estuary" Oil by Alfred Montague

height 30" x width 48"

Dimensions framed:

height 38.5" x width 56"

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Stock number - NL79

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Marine Oil Painting to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 04075891
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-175 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Softwood stretcher with corner wedges: standard mid-nineteenth-century construction.
Ernest Alden trade label on the lower bar: London framer established in 1890.
Black stencilled name on the upper stretcher: early gallery or inventory marking.
Historic tacking edges along the margins: stretched in the traditional nineteenth-century manner.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA439413
Dealers Internal Ref
NL79
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Archive I A nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Dutch estuary scene with sailing craft, housed in an ornate gilded frame.

"A Dutch Estuary" Oil by Alfred Montague

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A nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Dutch estuary scene with sailing craft, housed in an ornate gilded frame.
"A Dutch Estuary" OIl by Alfred Montague
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A nineteenth-century oil painting on canvas depicting a Dutch estuary scene with sailing craft, housed in an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century British School
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilded Wood
  • ColourGold and Blue
  • MotifsSailing vessels, Coastal architecture, Ornate gilded frame, Impasto water
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 143 cm (56 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This oil on canvas painting by Alfred Montague dates to 1860 within the 19th-century British School style and depicts a Dutch estuary scene populated with sailing vessels and coastal architecture. The artwork is set within an ornate gilded wood frame displaying decorative leaf mouldings and patterns along its wide borders, contrasting with the soft blue and white tones of the cloudy sky and the green-brown impasto texture of the choppy water below. The framed piece measures 98 cm high, 143 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Placed in a traditional interior, it hangs effectively as a focal point above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing historical maritime character to a room setting.

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Victorian marine painting emerged during the nineteenth century as artists documented coastal commerce, naval history, and dramatic seascapes. Influenced by Dutch Golden Age masters, British and European painters focused on realistic light reflections, atmospheric clouds, and detailed depictions of contemporary sailing craft.

These works were executed using oil-based pigments applied to woven linen canvas, mounted onto wooden stretcher frames. Frames were typically crafted from pine or oak and finished with carved gesso mouldings and applied gold leaf.

Authentic period paintings exhibit natural age craquelure across the paint layer, oxidation on the reverse of the raw canvas, and hand-cut wooden stretchers. The frames often show cast gesso details, subtle wear to the gilding, and period joinery on the reverse corners.

Position the painting as a central focal point above a fireplace mantel or console table, allowing the gilded frame to contrast against matte or dark wall colours. Combining traditional artwork with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and extreme humidity to prevent cracking and canvas warp. Clean the gilded frame using a dry soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for any canvas cleaning or varnish restoration.
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