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Painting Strawberry Roan Hunter Horse & Terrier
Strawberry Roan Hunter Horse with Terrier in a Stable Interior
Circle of John Sargent Noble (c.1885)
Oil on canvas
Description
This refined Victorian equestrian interior presents a distinguished strawberry roan gentleman’s hunter standing in quiet composure within a timber stable, accompanied by an alert terrier seated attentively at its feet. The warm, atmospheric tones of the stable evoke a moment of calm either before the rigours of the hunt or in the peaceful aftermath of a ride. The horse’s strawberry roan coat—highly prized for its rarity and visual allure—is rendered with notable sensitivity, imbuing the composition with individuality and an elevated sense of sporting distinction. The inclusion of the terrier introduces an intimate note of companionship, symbolising the loyalty and traditions of the gentlemanly sporting milieu of the late 19th century.
Composition & Technique
The composition is carefully orchestrated to emphasise harmony and narrative resonance. The hunter occupies the central plane with poised dignity, while the terrier introduces a counterpoint of alert liveliness. The interior is articulated through a palette of ochres, russet browns, and muted straw tones, providing an understated backdrop that frames rather than competes with the principal subjects.
The stylistic handling is characteristic of works associated with the circle of John Sargent Noble:
The terrier is executed with short, textured impasto strokes, particularly concentrated around the muzzle and chest, with a distinctive pinpoint highlight to the eye—an attribute closely aligned with Noble’s known terrier portrayals.
The contouring along the horse’s neck and back is darkly defined yet restrained, establishing form without resorting to over-polished rigidity. The musculature is confidently modelled, retaining a natural responsiveness to light.
The stable environment is treated with a sense of immediacy, employing visible sketch-like construction and softened shadowing typical of Noble’s mid-scale interior scenes.
Hooves are gently blocked in form, avoiding sharp academic finish, with diffused shadowing that conveys grounding without excessive articulation.
Light impasto highlights across the upper flank and shoulder provide tactile luminosity, enhancing the vitality of the coat.
The tonal restraint, compositional clarity, and subtle interplay between the calm authority of the horse and the spirited immediacy of the terrier align strongly with Noble’s equestrian interiors of the 1880s.
Attribution
Attributed to the Circle of John Sargent Noble (British, 1831–1909)
John Sargent Noble was a leading figure in Victorian equine painting, celebrated for his empathetic depictions of horses and sporting animals within atmospheric stable and kennel settings. His works emphasise temperament and narrative presence over academic rigidity. Initially attributed to the circle of Edwin Frederick Holt, this painting was re-examined and reattributed in 2025 through comparative stylistic analysis, referencing Noble’s distinctive terrier handling, equine contouring, palette, and compositional approach from the late Victorian period.
Signature
Unsigned. Attribution based on stylistic and technical comparison with documented works.
Frame
Presented in an ornate Victorian gilt frame with acanthus scrolling and classical moulding. The frame shows age-appropriate wear including rubbed gilt, surface cracking, scuffing, minor losses, and areas of later overpainting. It remains structurally sound and aesthetically sympathetic to the work.
Provenance
Private equine collection
Notable Yorkshire auction house
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Canvas stamp verso: Brodie & Middleton, 79 Long Acre, London
Professionally conserved in 2025 by a Fine Art Conservator
Exhibited: The Sporting Tradition: British Equestrian and Animal Painting 1850–1900, Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire, England, 2–9 October 2025
Significance
This work represents a compelling example of late Victorian equestrian painting, uniting rarity of equine coloration, narrative intimacy, and refined atmospheric execution. Its strong stylistic association with John Sargeant Noble, supported by provenance, exhibition inclusion, and expert conservation, makes it an engaging acquisition for collectors of British sporting and animal portraiture. We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
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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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Circle of John Sargent Noble (c.1885)
Oil on canvas
Description
This refined Victorian equestrian interior presents a distinguished strawberry roan gentleman’s hunter standing in quiet composure within a timber stable, accompanied by an alert terrier seated attentively at its feet. The warm, atmospheric tones of the stable evoke a moment of calm either before the rigours of the hunt or in the peaceful aftermath of a ride. The horse’s strawberry roan coat—highly prized for its rarity and visual allure—is rendered with notable sensitivity, imbuing the composition with individuality and an elevated sense of sporting distinction. The inclusion of the terrier introduces an intimate note of companionship, symbolising the loyalty and traditions of the gentlemanly sporting milieu of the late 19th century.
Composition & Technique
The composition is carefully orchestrated to emphasise harmony and narrative resonance. The hunter occupies the central plane with poised dignity, while the terrier introduces a counterpoint of alert liveliness. The interior is articulated through a palette of ochres, russet browns, and muted straw tones, providing an understated backdrop that frames rather than competes with the principal subjects.
The stylistic handling is characteristic of works associated with the circle of John Sargent Noble:
The terrier is executed with short, textured impasto strokes, particularly concentrated around the muzzle and chest, with a distinctive pinpoint highlight to the eye—an attribute closely aligned with Noble’s known terrier portrayals.
The contouring along the horse’s neck and back is darkly defined yet restrained, establishing form without resorting to over-polished rigidity. The musculature is confidently modelled, retaining a natural responsiveness to light.
The stable environment is treated with a sense of immediacy, employing visible sketch-like construction and softened shadowing typical of Noble’s mid-scale interior scenes.
Hooves are gently blocked in form, avoiding sharp academic finish, with diffused shadowing that conveys grounding without excessive articulation.
Light impasto highlights across the upper flank and shoulder provide tactile luminosity, enhancing the vitality of the coat.
The tonal restraint, compositional clarity, and subtle interplay between the calm authority of the horse and the spirited immediacy of the terrier align strongly with Noble’s equestrian interiors of the 1880s.
Attribution
Attributed to the Circle of John Sargent Noble (British, 1831–1909)
John Sargent Noble was a leading figure in Victorian equine painting, celebrated for his empathetic depictions of horses and sporting animals within atmospheric stable and kennel settings. His works emphasise temperament and narrative presence over academic rigidity. Initially attributed to the circle of Edwin Frederick Holt, this painting was re-examined and reattributed in 2025 through comparative stylistic analysis, referencing Noble’s distinctive terrier handling, equine contouring, palette, and compositional approach from the late Victorian period.
Signature
Unsigned. Attribution based on stylistic and technical comparison with documented works.
Frame
Presented in an ornate Victorian gilt frame with acanthus scrolling and classical moulding. The frame shows age-appropriate wear including rubbed gilt, surface cracking, scuffing, minor losses, and areas of later overpainting. It remains structurally sound and aesthetically sympathetic to the work.
Provenance
Private equine collection
Notable Yorkshire auction house
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Canvas stamp verso: Brodie & Middleton, 79 Long Acre, London
Professionally conserved in 2025 by a Fine Art Conservator
Exhibited: The Sporting Tradition: British Equestrian and Animal Painting 1850–1900, Lord Hill Museum, Shropshire, England, 2–9 October 2025
Significance
This work represents a compelling example of late Victorian equestrian painting, uniting rarity of equine coloration, narrative intimacy, and refined atmospheric execution. Its strong stylistic association with John Sargeant Noble, supported by provenance, exhibition inclusion, and expert conservation, makes it an engaging acquisition for collectors of British sporting and animal portraiture. 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 (Framed)
67 cm (H) × 81 cm (W) × 7 cm (D)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1885
Late Victorian Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin English
Condition Condition Report (2025)
The work has undergone professional conservation, including consolidation with Lascaux adhesive, surface cleaning with 5% Tri-Ammonium Citrate, varnish removal using acetone/Stoddard solvent, infill of minor losses with Mowiol G4-88 and whiting, and retouching in Paraloid B72. A final MS2A varnish has been applied. The canvas has been re-tensioned and keys secured. The painting is now in good structural and visual condition, restored to museum display standard.
Item code as1013a1270
Status For Sale
£29500.00 
$39450.35
€33795.20
$39450.35
€33795.20
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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.
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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 payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
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.
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 payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
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.
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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