Description
Subject & Medium:
This is a magnificent oil on canvas by French master Guillaume Urban Régamey, renowned for his dynamic equestrian and hunting scenes, painted circa 1860.
Composition & Technique:
The composition bursts with movement and vitality, capturing three huntsmen on horseback mid-charge as they and their spirited scent hounds pursue a fox across the rugged French countryside.
The lead rider lifts a white handkerchief triumphantly, while his companions follow, one in a vivid red hunting jacket and the other in formal black with a top hat. The earthy greens and browns of the landscape contrast beautifully with the crisp whites, deep blacks, and brilliant red accents of the riders’ attire.
Régamey’s brushwork is expressive yet controlled, with confident, lively strokes that bring energy to the galloping horses and swirling hounds. The sky, rendered in cool blues and moody grays, creates a dramatic backdrop, balancing the intense activity in the foreground. Every detail — from the horses’ muscular forms to the subtle textures of the terrain — showcases the artist’s mastery of realism and movement.
Signed:
The work is signed by Guillaume Urban Régamey in the lower corner, ensuring authenticity.
About the Artist:
Guillaume Urban Régamey (1837–1875), born in Paris, trained under Horace Lecoq de Boisbaudran. Known for his equestrian scenes and military subjects, Régamey exhibited at the influential Salon des Refusés and became part of the circle of greats like Corot. Though his career was tragically short, his works remain celebrated worldwide, with examples displayed at prestigious institutions like the V&A Museum and Royal Academy of Arts.
About the Frame:
Presented in a recent Larson Juhl gold leaf spoon profile frame with ornate floral carving, crafted from Poplar wood. This elegant, richly detailed frame perfectly complements the painting’s period character.
Dimensions Framed:
85.5 cm (H) x 100.5 cm (W) x 5 cm (D)
An impressive, eye-catching size ideal for prominent display.
Provenance:
Private vendor
Notable Northern auction label
Reserve: $10,125.00
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Condition
Used
Buyer's Premium
20%
19th Century Oil Painting Huntsman In Hot Pursuit by Guillaume Urban Régamey
Estimate $12,000-$14,000
Starting Price
$5,000
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May 07, 2026 5:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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