Description
John Arnold Wheeler's is a named British painter, born in 1821. His chosen subject matter was horses and dogs. His specialty was horse racing scenes and equestrian portraits. He was born in Gloucestershire and was the son of John Wheeler, a stone cutter, and father of James Thomas Wheeler and Alfred Wheeler .
He joined the Queen's Dragoon Guards, the Bays, where he acquired a good knowledge of horses. On his discharge, he took up sporting painting. John Wheeler was self-taught, based first in Bath and later in London. He had a number of distinguished patrons from the hunting community, including the Dukes of Beaufort, Portland, Westminster, Rutland and Hamilton, the Earls of Roseberry and Caithness and Baron Rothschild as well as many other titled gentry.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Patina and signs of wear present, consistent with age.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Sport, Landscape, Animals
He joined the Queen's Dragoon Guards, the Bays, where he acquired a good knowledge of horses. On his discharge, he took up sporting painting. John Wheeler was self-taught, based first in Bath and later in London. He had a number of distinguished patrons from the hunting community, including the Dukes of Beaufort, Portland, Westminster, Rutland and Hamilton, the Earls of Roseberry and Caithness and Baron Rothschild as well as many other titled gentry.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Patina and signs of wear present, consistent with age.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Oil Paint
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Sport, Landscape, Animals
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Patina and signs of wear present, consistent with age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
17.75 x 22.75 x 1 in
19th Century Oil on Board 'Gone Away' Signed by John Arnold Wheeler (1821-1903) in Gold Frame
Estimate $2,600-$6,380
Starting Price
$1,300
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