19th Century Antique Painting Oil on Panel Victorian Frame Biggs & Sons London

  

A collection of anonymous or forgotten painters, a loft of dormant works, "the Museum of the Crust" brings forth various creations from the dust. Oil on panel signed F. Dutch port scene - circa 1880 - Sumptuous English period frame.

Elegant oil on panel depicting a Dutch port scene from the 19th century: several brown-sailed merchant boats moored near a wooden windmill, a symbol of the Dutch landscape. The golden light, the sky nuanced with blues and pinks, and the silky reflections on the water convey a great sense of detail and composition. The artist, signing with the monogram F.

Although the precise identity of the painter has not yet been established, the style clearly fits within the tradition of 19th-century English and Dutch marine art, akin to the works of Frederick Williams, Frank Watson, or workshops in Harwich and Rotterdam. Technique: Oil on wood panel. School: Anglo-Dutch (marked British influence). Framing: gilded English frame, exceptionally carved, with four levels and floral motifs.

The back bears the label. "Carvers & Gilders - Picture Makers & Restorers - England". "Bevelled Glass & Old Frames Regilt".

Mark of a London framing workshop from the 19th century, renowned for its luxurious achievements aimed at Victorian collectors. Panel (painted view): 18 × 12 cm. Total frame: 37 × 41 × 8 cm. Total weight: 2.2 kg. Very good overall condition for its age.

Well-preserved painting, old varnish slightly yellowed. Fine and stable craquelure, homogeneous patina. Period frame with slight signs of age but superb gilding. Artwork ready to be displayed.

A charming marine with Victorian refinement. This small bright scene alone encapsulates the elegance of 19th-century maritime romanticism.

Its jewel-like format, its spectacular sculpted frame, and the delicacy of its touch make it a collection piece that is as rare as it is authentic. An ideal painting for lovers of English marine art and small atmospheric oils. Antique 19th Century Dutch Harbor Oil Painting - Signed F.

1880 - Original Oil on Wood Panel - Exceptional English Victorian Frame. Beautiful antique Dutch harbor scene. In the lower left corner. Calm reflective waters, and a soft golden sky - classic elements of 19th-century Dutch marine art. The work shows excellent detail, refined color transitions, and strong atmospheric perspective, typical of the Anglo-Dutch marine school.

Although the exact artist remains unidentified, the style relates to painters such as Frederick Williams or Frank Watson, active in England and the Netherlands during the late Victorian era. Technique: Oil painting on wood panel.

School: Anglo-Dutch / English Victorian Marine Art. Panel (image): 18 × 12 cm. Framed: 37 × 41 × 8 cm.

The painting is housed in a magnificent original English giltwood Victorian frame, richly sculpted with floral ornaments and deep stepped mouldings. The back bears a 19th-century framer's label. "Carvers & Gilders - Picture Makers & Restorers - England" with mention of "Bevelled Glass & Old Frames Regilt", indicating a prestigious London framing workshop. This frame alone is a collector's piece and significantly enhances the artwork's value. Very good condition for its age.

Old varnish with gentle warm patina. Frame with minor wear consistent with age. Why This Piece Stands Out.

Authentic 19th-century marine oil painting. Signed and in its original Victorian gilt frame. Beautiful small format - perfect "cabinet painting".

Ideal for collectors of Dutch harbor scenes, Victorian art, European marine paintings, and antique oils on panel.