David Bates (1840-1921) British Oil on Canvas Brockridge Common Landscape

DAVID BATES (BRITISH, 1840–1921)

Brockridge Common

A charming 19th-century British landscape oil painting by David Bates (1840–1921), depicting a peaceful rural scene at Brockridge Common, with sheep grazing across the open countryside beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

The painting is signed and has an old handwritten inscription to the reverse reading “Brockridge Common”, with additional handwritten notes. It is presented in an attractive period gilt and wooden frame, adding to its traditional character and antique appeal.

The composition beautifully captures the English countryside, with rolling fields, trees, grazing sheep and atmospheric

Dimensions

* Overall framed: approx. 34 × 24 cm — 13.39 × 9.45 inches

* Painting/canvas: approx. 29 × 18 cm — 11.42 × 7.09 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in antique/period condition with signs of age consistent with its age and history. The frame has age-related wear, losses, rubbing, cracking and surface deterioration. The canvas/paint surface also shows signs of age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition report.

A beautiful original British landscape with strong period character, suitable for collectors of Victorian art, British landscape painting and antique oil paintings.