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Oil Painting Victorian White Horse In Stable
1 Fine Oil Painting Victorian British Equine Animal White Horse In Stable by Godfrey Douglas Giles.
Title "Horse in a Stable" Dated 1897 by Godfrey Douglas Giles.
Subject beautiful portrait of a British a thoroughbred white horse in a stable in side profile facing right, with straw around the stable floor. the horse look so exceptionally well groomed loved and kept and is so content.
Oil on board.
Set in a traditional original gilt frame.
Circa late 19th century Victorian era dated 1897.
Provenance label verso.
A nice size with the frame being 40.5 cm width and 33 cm high.
Godfrey Douglas Giles was born on the 9 November 1857 II - he died on 1 February 1941. He was a well known artist particularly of horses & military battle images, he gained significant experiences when he served with the British Army in India also Afghanistan, Egypt and in South Africa. He also did many fascinating caricatures for magazine Vanity Fair.
Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was based in Karachi was Godfreys father. Godfrey went to a private prep school in the Shires which was located in England. He was then sent by his father to go to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to start his military career. He was first sent to India in 1875. He was involved in the battle during the Second Afghan War, he was the 1st Sind Horse also the 19th Native Infantry, mainly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, according to one obituary notice he was present at Maiwand. He certainly was present during the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 also he later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. Another of is known paintings was a very interesting painting whch was of the E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand, this was was exhibited in 1893. He did the intial sketch from details that where given to him by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been stationed with the battery.
He went with the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and took charge of the Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the begninning for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.
Having gained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles left the army in 1884 and he then arrived in Paris in 1885 where he learnt is art trade skills under the watch of the known Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.
After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and joined with French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He saw the surrender of General Piet Cronjé after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Godfrey Douglas Giles's artworks have sold in many auctions worldwide, with sold prices fetching up to 51,750 USD, the current record price for this artist is for the painting title A BEDFORD COTTAGE TRIAL, which was sold at The Sporting Art Auction in 2019. You can find examples of his works like from the British Museum, Christie’s Mutualart, Suffolk Artists, National Army Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Art, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
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Title "Horse in a Stable" Dated 1897 by Godfrey Douglas Giles.
Subject beautiful portrait of a British a thoroughbred white horse in a stable in side profile facing right, with straw around the stable floor. the horse look so exceptionally well groomed loved and kept and is so content.
Oil on board.
Set in a traditional original gilt frame.
Circa late 19th century Victorian era dated 1897.
Provenance label verso.
A nice size with the frame being 40.5 cm width and 33 cm high.
Godfrey Douglas Giles was born on the 9 November 1857 II - he died on 1 February 1941. He was a well known artist particularly of horses & military battle images, he gained significant experiences when he served with the British Army in India also Afghanistan, Egypt and in South Africa. He also did many fascinating caricatures for magazine Vanity Fair.
Captain Edward Giles of the Royal Navy who was based in Karachi was Godfreys father. Godfrey went to a private prep school in the Shires which was located in England. He was then sent by his father to go to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, to start his military career. He was first sent to India in 1875. He was involved in the battle during the Second Afghan War, he was the 1st Sind Horse also the 19th Native Infantry, mainly on the Khleat and Kandahar fronts, according to one obituary notice he was present at Maiwand. He certainly was present during the battle of Khuski-Nakhud in February 1879 also he later painted the Charge of the Scinde Horse at Khuski-Nakhud. Another of is known paintings was a very interesting painting whch was of the E/B Battery Royal Horse Artillery at Maiwand, this was was exhibited in 1893. He did the intial sketch from details that where given to him by RSM Paton and Sergeant Mullane, VC who had been stationed with the battery.
He went with the Gordon Relief Expedition to Sudan and took charge of the Turkish cavalry at El Teb. Giles also provided a sketch of the battle which was the begninning for a large fold-out panorama of the battle published in The Graphic on 1 March 1884, and began painting a scene of the battle when he returned to Cairo shortly after the event. He was also present at the battle of Tamai, and later received a commission from Lieut. P.S. Marling of the 60th Rifles depicting the latter saving Private Morley of the 35th Regiment for which Marling received the Victoria Cross. Subsequently, Giles served as captain in the Loyal Suffolk Hussars and the Artists' Rifle Corps.
Having gained the rank of Major, Godfrey Douglas Giles left the army in 1884 and he then arrived in Paris in 1885 where he learnt is art trade skills under the watch of the known Carolus-Duran. He successfully exhibited paintings such as The Battle of Tamai and El Teb at the Paris Salon and the Royal Academy after which he settled in Newmarket where he was able to depict horses and horse-racing scenes. His illustrations also appeared in the weekly Black & White Budget in 1891.
After the outbreak of the Boer War in South Africa in 1899, Giles was sent there as war correspondent and artist by The Graphic and the Daily Graphic, and joined with French's 1st Cavalry Brigade. He saw the surrender of General Piet Cronjé after the Battle of Paardeberg, and was present at the subsequent relief of Kimberley. Later he wrote a piece for The Graphic titled "With French to Kimberley and Roberts to Bloemfontein" which appeared in The Graphic History of the South African War. Giles contributed greatly to the pictorial record of the Boer War with works on display in museums in both South Africa and England. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal on 12 February 1903.Giles died at the age of 83 in Edinburgh on 1 February 1941.
Godfrey Douglas Giles's artworks have sold in many auctions worldwide, with sold prices fetching up to 51,750 USD, the current record price for this artist is for the painting title A BEDFORD COTTAGE TRIAL, which was sold at The Sporting Art Auction in 2019. You can find examples of his works like from the British Museum, Christie’s Mutualart, Suffolk Artists, National Army Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible animal nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Art, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery, happy shopping.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame approximate
High (33 cm)
Wide (40.5 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (2 cm)
Date 1897
Late Victorian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Board
Origin British
Artist G.D.Giles
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Condition report overall in acceptable condition. There is craquelure across the picture surface, as well as some unevenness to the texture in places, especially towards the edges, where varnish appears to have been applied. There are also some surface marks to the top right areas. Picture surface appears stable. the frame has general wear, scuffs, stains minor losses commensurate with usage & age.
Item code as1013a886
Status For Sale
£4000.00 
$5108.80
€4700.00
$5108.80
€4700.00
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Shipping information
We offer Free Delivery to Mainland England, Wales mainland & Scottish lowlands mainland areas only!
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
Terms and conditions
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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