{"title":"Oil Painting","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-cuzco-oil-painting-infant-jesus-19th-century-late-framed","title":"Antique Cuzco, Oil Painting on Board, 'Virgin Mary', Peruvian Colonial, Late 19th–Early 20th Century, Red Velvet Frame, 31.7×25.5cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #91420d;\"\u003eCuzco School Virgin Mary Oil Painting on Board, Peruvian Colonial Religious Art, Late 19th–Early 20th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis richly decorative Cusco School oil painting on board depicts the Virgin Mary in a solemn, frontal pose characteristic of Andean colonial devotional art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition, which fused European Catholic iconography with indigenous Peruvian symbolism and ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Virgin is shown crowned and haloed, standing beneath draped curtains and holding symbolic objects associated with Marian devotion, including a lit candle and floral elements. Her elaborately patterned garments, jewel-like detailing, and symmetrical composition are hallmarks of Cusco School painting, emphasising spiritual authority, reverence, and ceremonial presence rather than narrative realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNotably, the Infant Jesus is not present in this composition. Instead, the image represents Mary as a standalone sacred figure—often associated with titles such as Our Lady of Light, Our Lady of the Rosary, or related Marian devotions popular in colonial Latin America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eExecuted in oil on board and presented in a handsome period frame with a red velvet slip and gilt inner border, this artwork possesses a strong devotional character and decorative appeal. Such works were traditionally created for private worship or small chapels and are now highly sought after by collectors of Latin American colonial art and religious iconography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize 31.7 x 25.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverseas buyers, please get in touch with us for posting rates. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Multicolor","offer_id":57449388343644,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0317_88ca0043-d5d6-493a-94b2-06e3700b5484.jpg?v=1769785925"},{"product_id":"antique-cuzco-oil-painting-madonna-19-20th-century-framed","title":"Cuzco Painting, Antique, Oil on Board, 'Virgin Mary', Crowned \u0026 Haloed, Colonial Peruvian Art, Late 19th–Early 20th Century, 31.7×25.4cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuzco School — Virgin Mary (Crowned \u0026amp; Haloed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil on Board • Late 19th to Early 20th Century • 31.7 × 25.4 cm • Framed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA devotional work of quiet intensity, this Cuzco School oil on board presents the Virgin Mary as a sovereign sacred figure crowned, haloed, and robed in richly ornamented vestments that speak to the extraordinary synthesis of European Catholic tradition and indigenous Andean artistry that defines the Escuela Cusqueña at its most compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin stands frontally beneath draped curtains in the characteristic symmetrical composition of the school, holding a lit candle and floral motifs, symbols of purity, intercession, and divine light. The intricate surface decoration, layered gilding, and jewel-like palette are executed with the meticulous hand of a trained colonial workshop, where devotional precision was inseparable from artistic ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotably, this piece presents the Virgin as a solitary sacred figure rather than in the conventional Madonna and Child grouping, lending it a distinctive devotional gravity and rarity within the Cuzco tradition. The painting is housed in an attractive period-style frame with a red velvet slip and gilt inner border, a presentation that enhances both its visual authority and its suitability for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuzco School (Escuela Cusqueña) flourished in the Viceroyalty of Peru from the 17th century onward, producing some of the most distinctive religious paintings in the Americas. Works from this tradition are held in major museum collections worldwide and are increasingly sought by collectors of Latin American, colonial, and sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool: Cuzco School (Escuela Cusqueña), Andean colonial tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Virgin Mary crowned, haloed, with candle and floral elements; presented as a solitary devotional figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 31.7 × 25.4 cm (painting); presented in period-style gilt frame with red velvet slip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Andean colonial blending European Catholic iconography with indigenous Peruvian artistic traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good antique condition consistent with age; minor surface wear as expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Peru \/ Andean region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in good antique condition. Minor surface wear, age-related toning, and light marks are consistent with the period and do not detract from the overall presentation or visual impact of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used and will show signs consistent with their age and history. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description. Overseas buyers may be subject to import duties, taxes, or fees applicable in their country. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for UK and international shipping — please contact us for overseas courier charges.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219141374300,"sku":"LG-OIL-CUSCO-VIRGINMARY-002","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0314_e18eb0d8-70ee-4219-9347-de68516e3526.jpg?v=1769775847"},{"product_id":"antique-oil-painting-english-signed-a-lively-evening-at-the-tavern-membling","title":"Antique Oil Painting on Board, 'A Merry Evening at the Tavern', Signed J. Membling, Early 20th Century, Gilt Framed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eA Merry Evening at the Tavern – Early 20th-Century European Genre Oil Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis charming \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eearly 20th-century oil painting on board\u003c\/span\u003e, titled \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: italic;\"\u003e“A Merry Evening at the Tavern,”\u003c\/span\u003e is executed in the style of \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAlbert Friedrich Schröder\u003c\/span\u003e and is signed by \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJ. Membling (1927–1990)\u003c\/span\u003e. The composition depicts a lively tavern courtyard scene, animated by a group of figures engaged in food, drink, and cheerful conversation. Searches online have found that the artist may be Hungarian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe artist demonstrates excellent control of colour and narrative detail, with expressive facial features and naturalistic gestures bringing warmth and character to the scene. Earthy tones and soft light create a convivial atmosphere, while architectural elements—including rustic buildings, a well, and distant structures—add depth and balance to the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe painting is presented in an \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eornate gilt frame with a velvet-lined slip\u003c\/span\u003e, which complements the richness of the artwork and enhances its traditional European character. This evocative genre scene is an appealing example of early 20th-century figurative painting and would make a distinguished addition to any collection of European art, interior décor, or traditional genre paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverseas buyers, please get in touch with us for posting rates. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219142521180,"sku":"LG-OIL-MEMBLING-TAVERN-001","price":515.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-2_47c91d02-0de3-489d-be5a-14c56c9bc0ee.jpg?v=1765974237"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-empress-maria-alexandrovna-prussia-lovely-picture-housed-in-an-ornate-gilt-frame-oil-painting","title":"Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, After Winterhalter, Signed F. Meyer, Gilt Frame","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eImperial Elegance: Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; color: #1f3763; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 127; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAfter Franz Xaver Winterhalter, signed F. Meyer, gilt-framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; color: #1f3763; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 127; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThis refined and dignified portrait depicts Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824–1880), first wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia, executed by F. Meyer in the distinguished tradition of the celebrated court painter Franz Xaver Winterhalter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; color: #1f3763; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 127; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eRendered with great sensitivity and academic precision, the painting reflects Winterhalter’s renowned approach to royal portraiture—characterised by soft, flattering light, sumptuous fabrics, and an air of serene authority. The artist demonstrates impressive control in modelling the Empress’s features, capturing both her imperial dignity and gentle composure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; color: #1f3763; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 127; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe richly detailed gown, pearl and jewel ornamentation, and elaborate coiffure firmly establish the sitter’s imperial rank, while the restrained palette lends the work a timeless, classical elegance. The painting is presented in an ornately carved gilt frame, enhancing its formal presence and period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; color: #1f3763; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 127; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThis is a striking example of 20th-century academic portraiture, inspired by 19th-century European court painting, and would appeal strongly to collectors of Imperial Russian history, royal portraiture, and Winterhalter-influenced works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144421724,"sku":"ART-OIL-MEY-001","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0130_421904f5-202a-4373-9d32-6f0241670db3.jpg?v=1768560404"},{"product_id":"woman-on-the-shore-original-oil-on-canvas-marie-charlot-contemporary","title":"Woman on the Shore, Original Oil on Canvas, Marie Charlot, Contemporary","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeans Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\nPaintings, antiques and objects of art\u003cbr\u003e\nSince 1949  07846710760\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWoman on the Shore�  Original Oil on Canvas by Marie Charlot\u003cbr\u003e\n An Impressionist Serenade to Summer™s Gentle Whisper\u003cbr\u003e\n Bathed in the soft, luminous haze of a seaside afternoon, Marie Charlot™s Woman on the Shore captures a fleeting moment of grace and tranquillity. Rendered in rich, textured oil on canvas, this Impressionist masterpiece invites the viewer into a world where light dances across sand and sea, and time slows beneath the gentle sway of a parasol.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe central figure  a woman in a flowing blue and white gown  walks barefoot along the water™s edge, her silhouette poised between earth and sky. Her parasol, a delicate arc of ivory and blush, shields her from the sun while echoing the clouds above. With masterful brushwork, Charlot conveys not just form, but feeling: the whisper of wind through fabric, the warmth of sun-kissed skin, the distant cry of gulls, and the quiet rhythm of waves lapping at shore.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the distance, sailboats drift like dreams upon the horizon, their masts piercing a sky painted with strokes of lavender, cerulean, and pearl  a testament to Charlot™s command of atmosphere and mood. The beach itself is alive with texture  flecks of shell, shadow, and shimmering tide pools  each rendered with the confident, expressive touch that defines the Impressionist tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nSigned œMarie Charlot� in the lower right corner, this work is more than a portrait; it is a sensory poem, a celebration of solitude, elegance, and the ephemeral beauty of nature. Framed in ornate gold leaf, it radiates timeless charm, ready to grace a refined interior with its serene coastal spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWe strive to describe each item as accurately as possible, and photographs form an essential part of the item descriptionplease review them carefully before purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\nInternational buyers: Please be aware that some countries may charge a small percentage for customs duties, import taxes, or local fees. You are responsible for any fees applied by your country. All items are carefully packed to ensure safe delivery within the UK and internationally. \u003cbr\u003e\nReturn Policy: No returns unless the item is not as described. Should a return be necessary, all return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the buyer, unless the item is proven to have been misrepresented.  If you believe an item has been significantly misrepresented, please get in touch with us so that we can promptly review the matter together. If a return is approved, the buyer will be responsible for return shipping costs unless it is established that the item was inaccurately described.\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for your understanding and appreciation of unique, historical pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144487260,"sku":"ART-OIL-CHA-001","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0136.jpg?v=1765696873"},{"product_id":"oil-painting-thatched-house-east-european-j-lnitzkoy-on-canvas","title":"Oil Painting, Thatched House, East European, J Lnitzkoy, on canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeans Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\nPaintings, antiques and objects of art\u003cbr\u003e\nSince 1949  07846710760\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThatched House “ Rural Homestead by J. Lnitzkoy\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nAtmospheric oil on canvas depicting a sunlit thatched farmhouse by East European artist J. Lnitzkoy. A lone figure stands at the open doorway beneath the sweeping thatch, while stacked hayricks and trees mass together behind the whitewashed buildings, evoking the warmth and simplicity of village life. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nThe artist uses confident brushwork and a warm, earthy palette to capture texture in the roof, packed earth and stone track, contrasted with cool blue sky and soft shadows. Presented in a period-style double frame with gilt and dark wood tones, this work is an appealing piece for collectors of Eastern European rural scenes and an ideal focal point for a country-inspired interior.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nWe strive to describe each item as accurately as possible, and photographs form an essential part of the item descriptionplease review them carefully prior to purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\nInternational buyers: Please be aware that some countries may charge a small percentage for customs duties, import taxes, or local fees. You are responsible for any fees applied by your country. All items are carefully packed to ensure safe delivery within the UK and internationally. \u003cbr\u003e\nReturn Policy: No returns unless the item is not as described. Should a return be necessary, all return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the buyer, unless the item is proven to have been misrepresented.  If you believe an item has been significantly misrepresented, please get in touch with us so that we can promptly review the matter together. If a return is approved, the buyer will be responsible for return shipping costs unless it is established that the item was inaccurately described.\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for your understanding and appreciation of unique, historical pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144552796,"sku":"ART-OIL-LNI-001","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0148-2.jpg?v=1765695861"},{"product_id":"oil-painting-contemplation-girl-reading-a-book-signed-blanche-macarthur","title":"Oil Painting, Contemplation, Girl Reading a book, signed Blanche MacArthur","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eCharming Late 19th-Century Portrait of a Young Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThis captivating oil painting, believed to be \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\"Phyllis\" by Blanche MacArthur\u003c\/span\u003e (fl. 1883–1904), captures a delicate moment of quiet study and reflection. The subject, a young girl, is rendered in a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003esentimental, Academic style\u003c\/span\u003e popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe sitter is depicted wearing a traditional \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ewhite Puritan-style cap and collar\u003c\/span\u003e over a dark, muted green dress, contrasting beautifully with her soft brown hair and contemplative expression. Her cheek rests gently upon her hand as she pauses while reading a book open before her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #663300; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize 20 cm x 14 cm - Gilt Framed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 5.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #3b3838; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOverseas buyers, please get in touch with us for posting rates. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. Overseas buyers, please contact us for postage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144618332,"sku":"ART-OIL-MAC-001","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0177.jpg?v=1765620308"},{"product_id":"oil-painting-male-nude-manner-of-william-etty-r-a-british-1787-on-canvas","title":"Oil Painting, Male Nude, Manner of William Etty, R.A (British 1787), on canvas","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk221362669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStudy of a Standing Male Nude in the Manner of William Etty R.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBritish School, 19th century\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eUnframed\u003cbr\u003eBearing Winsor \u0026amp; Newton canvas stamp verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA finely executed academic study of a standing male nude, depicted in three-quarter profile and holding a staff, painted in the manner of William Etty R.A. (1787–1849). The composition reflects the strong influence of mid-19th-century British academic training, with careful attention to anatomical modelling, warm flesh tones, and a dark, atmospheric background characteristic of life studies from the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe handling of light across the torso and shoulders demonstrates confident draughtsmanship and an understanding of classical figure painting traditions associated with Etty and his contemporaries. The presence of a Winsor \u0026amp; Newton canvas stamp to the reverse supports a 19th-century date, consistent with materials used by British artists of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePresented unframed. The surface shows age-related wear, minor abrasions, and areas of thinning consistent with its period, but it remains a compelling and evocative example of Victorian academic figure painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize 54.5 x 75 cm – 21.5 x 29.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn some countries, overseas buyers may be required to pay import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":56868357898588,"sku":"Oil Painting, Male, Nude-1","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":56868357931356,"sku":"Oil Painting, Male, Nude-2","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":56868357964124,"sku":"Oil Painting, Male, Nude-3","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":56868357996892,"sku":"Oil Painting, Male, Nude-4","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":56868358029660,"sku":"Oil Painting, Male, Nude-5","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0054-2_b8f9c188-f3fa-4944-9afe-1d19ee37f72f.jpg?v=1772361866"},{"product_id":"oil-painting-scarborough-harbour-scene-don-micklethwaite","title":"Oil Painting, Scarborough Harbour Scene, Don Micklethwaite","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDon Micklethwaite Oil Painting – Scarborough Harbour Scene – Framed Marine Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eScarborough Harbour Scene\u003cbr\u003eDon Micklethwaite (British, b. 1936)\u003cbr\u003eOil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eSigned lower left\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA charming and atmospheric harbour scene by British marine painter Don Micklethwaite, depicting fishing boats resting at low tide beside a stone quay. The composition captures the quiet character of a working coastal harbour, likely inspired by Scarborough or the North Yorkshire coastline — subjects for which the artist is particularly well known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSoft evening light filters through expansive clouds, casting a gentle glow across the water and wet sand. Carefully observed boats, quay posts, and shoreline buildings create a sense of authenticity and calm, hallmarks of Micklethwaite’s traditional marine style. His confident brushwork and sensitive handling of light give the scene warmth and depth, evoking the timeless atmosphere of Britain’s coastal towns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe painting is signed to the lower left and is presented in an ornate gilt decorative frame that complements the warm coastal tones beautifully. Framed size: 53 x 47 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA fine example of late 20th-century British marine painting, ideal for collectors of harbour and maritime art or for traditional interior display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eProvenance: Private collection, Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk221362669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn some countries, overseas buyers may be required to pay import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDon Micklethwaite has exhibited with several leading Royal Societies, including the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal West of England Academy. He also exhibited regularly with the Royal Society of Marine Artists, the Guild of Railway Artists, and at the International Boat Show. His works are held in municipal collections, including the Canadian State Marine Collection, and have been reproduced as prints. A painting acquired by the Ferens Art Gallery, Hull, forms part of their permanent display and has also been reproduced as a postcard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eHis work is represented in private and corporate collections throughout Europe, as well as in America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56888129421660,"sku":"ART-OIL-MICK-001","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0062.jpg?v=1772543440"},{"product_id":"antique-oil-painting-swiss-mountain-scene-racine-signed-werner-geel-1889-1937","title":"Antique Oil Painting, Swiss Mountain Scene, Racine, signed, Werner Geel, 1889-1937","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060;\"\u003eMount Racine, Swiss Alpine Landscape\u003cbr\u003eWerner Geel (Swiss, 1889–1937), Oil on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eA finely painted alpine landscape by Swiss artist Werner Geel depicting Mount Racine in the Jura Mountains, rendered with a crisp and luminous palette characteristic of early 20th-century Swiss landscape painting. The composition captures the transitional moment between winter and spring, where melting snow reveals grassy slopes dotted with delicate alpine flowers. Dark pine forests rise dramatically behind a rocky outcrop, while a winding mountain path leads the eye across the hillside beneath expansive clouds drifting through a bright alpine sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eGeel’s sensitive observation of light, terrain, and seasonal atmosphere reflects the strong Swiss tradition of mountain landscape painting. The contrast between the lingering snowfields and warm sunlit grasses gives the work a vivid sense of altitude and clarity typical of the Jura region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe painting is signed lower left and presented in a gilt frame that complements the fresh alpine palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003eChristie’s, London, 2004, Lot 238\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eAn attractive and authentic example of early 20th-century Swiss alpine landscape painting by a recognised regional artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk221362669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56937405022556,"sku":"ART-OIL-GEEL-001","price":615.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-06at11.56.19AM_1_-Copy.jpg?v=1772892220"},{"product_id":"antique-19thc-hand-painted-porcelain-portrait-plaque-duchess-of-devonshire-after-gainsborough-rococo-gilt-frame","title":"Antique, 19thC, Painted Porcelain Portrait, Plaque, Duchess of Devonshire After Gainsborough, Rococo Gilt Frame,","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique 19th Century Hand-Painted Porcelain Portrait Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire — After Thomas Gainsborough (1787)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking and well-documented antique hand-painted oval porcelain portrait plaque depicting \u003cstrong\u003eLady Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire\u003c\/strong\u003e, after the celebrated portrait by \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gainsborough (1787)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The subject is captured with well-defined powdered curls beneath a bold, dark grey wide-brimmed hat with white and orange-red feather plumes, a crisp white fur stole at her shoulders, and a delicate rose at the breast. The painting displays \u003cstrong\u003econfident, vivid brushwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent detail and strong colour retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoused in a \u003cstrong\u003edeeply carved rococo gilt frame\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring bold acanthus scrolls, floral and shell motifs at the corners, and a delicate beaded oval inner border. The gilding shows natural variation and warm shadowing in the recesses, consistent with \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal period gilding\u003c\/strong\u003e in very presentable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the plaque bears a collector's identification label reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"DEVONSHIRE — Lady Georgiana Spencer, married 5th Duke of Devonshire, 1774. By T. Gainsborough.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis label, added by a previous collector or dealer, confirms the long-held identification of the subject and the Gainsborough source portrait. 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