Inside the Sale: Old Masters & 19th Century Art | January 2026

Inside the Sale: Old Masters & 19th Century Art | January 2026

Thursday 22 January | 11:00
Barley Mow Centre, Chiswick

This January, our Old Masters & 19th Century Art sale presents a distinguished selection of paintings and works on paper spanning the 17th to the 19th centuries, complemented by a curated offering of fine period frames.

The sale brings together British portraiture, accomplished works on paper, and Continental views reflecting the enduring appeal of academic, Romantic and Grand Tour traditions. Highlights include portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds, works by Sir Thomas Lawrence, a miniature by John Smart, and a study by John Constable, alongside Italian, Dutch and French scenes of notable quality.


Sale Highlights
Teodoro Matteini (Italian, 1754 - 1831) An Allegory of Joy, Venetian canal and the Doge's Palace beyond

Teodoro Matteini (Italian, 1754 - 1831), 
An Allegory of Joy, Venetian canal and the Doge's Palace beyond Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 

An 18th century Collection of Grand Tour fan views and 19th Century British drawings and watercolours

An 18th century Collection of Grand Tour fan views and 19th Century British drawings and watercolours 
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792) Richard Yeo, ca. 1756

Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792)
Richard Yeo, ca. 1756 
Estimate £18,000 - £22,000

Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792) Portrait of Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset, half-length standing to front in Garter robes, hat in right hand

Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792)
Portrait of Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset, half-length standing to front in Garter robes, hat in right hand 
Estimate £7,000 - £10,000

 

John Smart (British, 1741-1811) A Naval Captain in gold bordered naval uniform with white facings and cravat powdered hair in queue

John Smart (British, 1741-1811)
A Naval Captain in gold bordered naval uniform with white facings and cravat powdered hair in queue 
Estimate £6,000 - £8,000

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) Philae from Biggeh Sunset

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888)
Philae from Biggeh Sunset 
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

Viewing

Viewing exclusively at The Barley Mow Centre, W4 4PH:
Sat 17 Jan - 10:00 - 16:00 
Sun 18 Jan - 10:00 - 16:00 
Mon 19 Jan - 10:00 - 16:00 
Tues 20 Jan - 10:00 - 16:00 
Wed 21 Jan - 10:00 - 16:00 
Thurs 22 Jan - 9:00 - 11:00 (Sale Day)

Catalogue and Bidding

View the full catalogue and register to bid here

To explore related works or to discuss consignments for future sales, visit our Old Masters & 19th Century Art Department page.