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"Dessert Fruit" Oil by James and William Ward
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"Dessert Fruit" Oil by James and William Ward

19th century
Description

"Dessert Fruit" by James and William. James Charles Ward RBA and his son William Henry Ward painted still life and landscapes in the Birmingham school. Oil on canvas. SIgned and dated 1851

Dimensions unframed

height 13" x width 19"

Dimensions framed

height 19.5" x width 25"

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Stock number - NL215

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruit Still Life to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 04883257
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Keyed wooden stretcher and unlined linen canvas: mid-19th-century artist's materials.
Fine craquelure across the paint surface: natural drying of original oil paint over time.
Darkened reverse of the canvas and stretcher timber: long exposure to ambient air.
Gilt gesso moulded frame with bead slip: mid-Victorian framing.

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
49cm (19.29")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA554751
Dealers Internal Reference
NL215
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
"Dessert Fruit" by James and William.
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James Charles Ward RBA and his son William Henry Ward painted still life and landscapes in the Birmingham school.
Walton House Antiques

Oil on canvas. SIgned and dated 1851

Dimensions unframed

fig 1. A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. "Dessert Fruit" Oil by James and William Ward

height 13" x width 19"

Dimensions framed

height 19.5" x width 25"

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 - NL215

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruit Still Life to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 04883257
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 160-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Keyed wooden stretcher and unlined linen canvas: mid-19th-century artist's materials.
Fine craquelure across the paint surface: natural drying of original oil paint over time.
Darkened reverse of the canvas and stretcher timber: long exposure to ambient air.
Gilt gesso moulded frame with bead slip: mid-Victorian framing.

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
49cm (19.29")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA554751
Dealers Internal Ref
NL215
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame.
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Archive I A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame.

"Dessert Fruit" Oil by James and William Ward

Archive II A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame. View IV
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A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame.
"Dessert Fruit" oil by James and William Ward
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A Victorian oil painting depicting peaches, grapes, a peacock feather, and a birds nest set within an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStill life composition, Gilt acanthus frame, Peacock feather motif, Fruit arrangement
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian oil painting, titled Dessert Fruit by James and William Ward, belongs to the 1850 period and reflects the Birmingham school style of still life composition. Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork is set inside an ornate, gilt acanthus frame with deep gilded mouldings and warm brown tones throughout the canvas. The visible details include an arrangement of peaches, green and dark grapes, a bird's nest, and a prominent peacock feather motif placed centrally below the fruit. The piece measures 49 cm high, 64 cm wide, and 7 cm deep overall. In a modern home, this oil painting is well suited for display above a sideboard in a dining room or living space designed with an English country house aesthetic.

FAQs

Victorian still life paintings are characterised by detailed, realistic depictions of fruit, flora, and natural objects set against rich, dark backgrounds. Artists focused on texture, light, and colour accuracy, often incorporating symbolic elements like peacock feathers or birds nests.

Paintings from this era were created using hand-ground oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were typically crafted from wood and decorated with moulded plaster details finished in gold leaf.

Authenticity is indicated by fine, natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate darkening of varnish, hand-stretched canvas on period wooden strainers, and original plaster-and-gilt moulding on the frame.

An antique oil painting works well hung above a dining room sideboard, placed on a mantelpiece, or integrated into an eclectic gallery wall to create contrast within contemporary spaces.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft brush and avoid using liquid cleaners on the canvas surface.
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