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Title: Victorian Oil Painting The Death The Berkeley Hunt c1880 By Charles Faulkner

Description: Victorian Oil Painting “The Death (The Berkeley Hunt)” c1880 – Charles Faulkner

(This 1 work is 4 of 4, the other 3 in this hunting series are available for you to buy seperately, if you wish to purchase all 4 works together please message us thankyou)

Subject & Medium
Executed in oil on board, this painting depicts the climactic moment of “The Death”—the traditional concluding act of an English foxhunt. The scene is attributed to The Berkeley Hunt, one of Britain’s oldest and most storied hunts with centuries of heritage rooted in the Gloucestershire countryside.
Faulkner’s choice of board provides a dense, stable surface that allows for tightly controlled brushwork and a crisp articulation of horse, hound, and landscape. The medium enhances the painting’s immediacy: layered greys, umbers, and muted greens form a cohesive atmosphere typical of Victorian field sport imagery.

Composition & Technique
Faulkner builds the narrative around a forward-driven diagonal composition, drawing the viewer directly into the intensity of the chase’s finale. Horses are angled with anatomical precision, their musculature rendered through short, overlapping strokes; hounds cluster in coordinated movement, their forms articulated in rhythmic, curved textures.
The landscape—treated with softer, atmospheric strokes—creates spatial depth without distracting from the central action. Faulkner’s tonal control evokes the cool, overcast light of Gloucestershire, grounding the work in authentic local character.

About the Artist – Charles Faulkner (Active c.1874–1900)
Charles Faulkner was a Victorian specialist in equestrian and hunting scenes, producing works prized by country-house collectors and sporting patrons. His paintings typically show:
Strong anatomical observation
Narrative clarity and momentum
Realistic treatment of hounds and horses
A restrained, earthy palette aligned with 19th-century sporting art tradition
Though biographical documentation is limited, Faulkner’s oeuvre reflects a confident and consistent approach to English rural sport, with “C. Faulkner” signatures appearing on authenticated works across the 1870s–1890s.

Signed
Signed “C. Faulkner”, matching verified signature forms found on his established works.

FramingRecently reframed in a decorative Larson-Juhl moulding, fitted with AR70 low-reflection, UV-protective glass. This glazing dramatically improves viewing clarity, reduces glare, protects against fading, and enhances the painting’s tonal balance—elevating the work to museum-display standard.

Framed Dimensions: 41 cm (W) × 26.5 cm (H) × 4 cm (D)

Provenance️
• Gloucestershire Art & Antiques Dealer
• Harriet Wynter, Interior Decorations & Antiques, Brighton
• Private Collection
• Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
• Exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire (2025)
Strong provenance ensures both authenticity and long-term collector confidence.

Why You’ll Love It
A rare, atmospheric depiction of The Berkeley Hunt, one of England’s most historic sporting institutions
A quintessential Victorian foxhunting subject—highly desirable among equestrian and sporting-art collectors
Museum-exhibited, significantly strengthening its cultural and market value
Newly framed with Larson-Juhl + AR70 protective glazing, giving it a premium, gallery-ready presence
Compact, versatile size ideal for libraries, studies, hallways, and curated gallery walls
A vivid blend of movement, tension, and rural atmosphere—classic Faulkner field-sport storytelling
Excellent addition to collections of equestrian art, Victorian painting, or British country-house style

Condition
The painting is in overal good condition for its age (c.1880). The close-up image shows a stable oil surface with intact Victorian brushwork—short, directional strokes characteristic of Faulkner’s handling of sky, terrain, and movement.
Having fine natural micro-craquelure & also foxing stains to the sky area and very minor paint loss in places. Even, clear varnish with balanced sheen Board support remains flat, secure, and free from warping. Recently upgraded with a Larson-Juhl frame and AR70 low-reflection UV-protective glass, ensuring optimal clarity and long-term preservation.
Overall: clean, stable, and ready to hang.

Add this historic sporting masterpiece to your collection today.

Reserve: $4,050.00

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Victorian Oil Painting The Death The Berkeley Hunt c1880 By Charles Faulkner

Name: Victorian Oil Painting The Death The Berkeley Hunt c1880 By Charles Faulkner
SKU: 231882383
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock