Object Description
This is a fine quality antique English oil painting of country farmyard scene depicting a horse, its foal and a turkey, in a gilt frame, by Henry Charles Woollett, circa 1870, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Artist: Henry Charles Woollett (1826 – 1890)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Circa: 1870
• Period: Victorian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Farmyard scene – horse, foal & turkey
• Fine quality gilt frame
• Natural colours
• Excellent condition
• Height: 2ft 1⅞”
• Width: 2ft 5¾”
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English oil painting of country farmyard scene depicting a horse, its foal and a turkey, in a gilt frame, by Henry Charles Woollett, painted circa 1870, in excellent condition. The painting depicts a horse (dam) overlooking her foal, whilst a turkey stands near, within an English country farmyard scene, with a barn and fenced track behind, painted early evening. Lovely woodland and landscape colours in the background. The painting accurately reproduces the natural colours of the subject, with an attractive range of greens, browns and rusty hues, with subtle red detailing. The item also boasts wonderful texturing, evident in the leaves on the trees and the vegetation on the ground. The painting is set into a fine quality ornate gilt frame and the painting is oil on canvas. The canvas is signed ‘H. C. Woollett’ in the bottom left-hand corner.
Artist Provenance:
Henry Charles Woollett, born 1826 – 1893. He actively painted between 1840 – 1890. He lived in London but often painted in Cheshire. He is famous for his rustic farmyard scenes, which he exhibited in London’s art galleries & museums. He also exhibited at Suffolk Street Art Gallery. A favourite is the “Straw yard” painted at varying times of the day, this usually included in horses, chickens and a turkey.
Art Price Indicator Book Price Guide 1999 – his “Straw yard” painting (size 44” x 69”) sold for £11,900 GBP in West Yorkshire in 1990. Some of his other work can be viewed here: http://www.artnet.com/artists/henry-a-woollett/
This painting would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the hallway, living room or bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is an attractive and colourful piece. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of art.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English oil painting of country farmyard scene depicting a horse, its foal and a turkey, in a gilt frame, by Henry Charles Woollett, circa 1870, in excellent condition. The colours are strong and there is no sign of fading. Nominal old age marks to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The gilt frame is solid and in good condition; the picture is ready to hang.
Dimensions:
Height = 65.8cm or 25⅞” or 2ft 1⅞”
Width = 75.6cm or 29¾” or 2ft 5¾”
Depth = 7.2cm or 2⅞”
Price:
The price for this item is £2,450 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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