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Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting – Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa, Wales, Storm Clearing with Rainbow – Charles Leslie (1878) (1 of 13)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD are worldwide reputable family business Fine Art Brokers & gallery dealers, antiques & collectibles business based in Cheshire, by Chester. Certified member of the Fine Art Trade Guild. “Open Online Exclusively· Virtual Viewings by Appointment”. We sell to the public & trade, art agents, galleries, tv, film theatre, studios, prop shops, interior designers & celebrities. Our ethos is simplistic sourcing historical exceptional quality authentic stock around Europe that represents superb value for money, with strong investment prospects. We offer our clients exceptional professional customer service. 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. We can accept online card payments up to a maximum of £5000 any amounts over this must be paid by bank wire transfer only. In person card payments are not accepted due to insurance requirements & payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. We can email you a proforma invoice with our bank details upon request. We specialise in sourcing and offering for sale British & European paintings works of art 17th to 20th century from the United Kingdom & Europe, especially portraits, marine ships, animals, hunting, still life & landscapes. We strongly believe in sustainability, antique furniture is Green & environmentally friendly confirmed by Carbon Clear, we are playing our part helping the environment by making customers aware that buying loved used Upcycled furnishings helps the world. No trees are being cut down to make antique furniture unlike the modern equivalent. Antique furniture is unique & stylish, the designs never go out of fashion and offer unique look to your home interior. The simple elegance in furniture design will not only fit into traditional homes but can also look amazing in contemporary setting. We offer our clients exceptional professional friendly customer service. We offer worldwide shipping please ask for a quote today. Book online virtual viewing appointment. Online sellers specialising in selling artworks, sculptures, oil paintings, portraits, maritime marine, landscapes, still life, home interiors, beautiful antiques, vintage & original furniture 18th to 20th century. Bronzes & sculptures, office desks & seating furniture, chairs, sofas, & footstools. Coffee, side occasional & centre tables, chests & trunks. Stylish bookcases, display stands. Sideboards, dressers & cabinets. Hallmarked silverware, clocks & carvings. Collectible Chinese porcelain, vases, ornaments, glassware & ceramics. Attractive large fancy mirrors, appealing enamel signs, plaques & wall hangings. Garden stone ornaments & Architectural water features. Purchasing methods we accept bank wire transfer, cash on collection accepted. We offer UK domestic & worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote today. We take exceptional care in your goods being securely wrapped & packed and are insured with tracked courier delivery services, with prompt delivery to you. 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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Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting – Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa, Wales, Storm Clearing with Rainbow – Charles Leslie (1878)

REF: LA561578
£6,000
€6,964
$8,231
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Description
Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting – Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa, Wales, Storm Clearing with Rainbow – By Charles Leslie c1878. A commanding Victorian landscape depicting the Snowdon range at the precise moment a summer shower clears and light returns, revealing a luminous rainbow above still water. This is a classic “sublime” mountain view: dramatic weather, vast sky, and calm foreground harmony, painted on a grand scale with excellent atmospheric depth. Subject and Medium A sweeping view of Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (Wales) as storm clouds lift and sunlight breaks through. A refined rainbow arcs across layered cloud, while quiet water and distant peaks create a powerful sense of distance and calm after rain. Oil on canvas (professionally relined – see condition report). Composition and Technique Leslie’s composition leads the eye from the hushed foreground water into the valley and up toward the cool, misted mountains, where forms soften into haze and thinning cloud. The sky is the dramatic centre: shifting storm tones and shafts of light are handled with restraint and realism, giving the painting that prized Victorian sense of weather and space. Cool silvery greys, slate notes, and soft blue-green tones describe the distant peaks, contrasted by a warmer right-hand shoreline of ochres, russets, deep browns, and mossy greens. Subtle reflections in the water heighten the stillness, while small birds and two quiet figures fishing add scale and human presence without disturbing the mood. The result is a beautifully balanced work—both theatrical and serene. About the Artist Charles Leslie (British, 19th Century)—often identified as Charles Edward John Leslie (1839–1886)—worked within the Victorian landscape tradition associated with the celebrated Williams family circle. He is recorded as exhibiting at major London venues including the Royal Academy of Arts, the British Institution, and the Suffolk Street Gallery (Society of British Artists). Leslie’s Welsh and Scottish mountain subjects were especially sought after for their romantic atmosphere, broad skies, reflective waters, and strong sense of place. Historical Significance In Victorian Britain, Snowdon and the Welsh landscape held strong Romantic associations—rugged terrain and shifting weather were prized expressions of the sublime. Dated 1878, this painting sits firmly within the era when large-scale British landscape oils were created for impressive interiors, combining decorative impact with painterly atmosphere. Signature and Title Plaque Signed and dated in red to the lower left: “Charles Leslie 1878.” Also fitted with a brass title plaque reading: “A Summer Shower Passing Over The Snowdon Range – Charles Leslie – 1878.” Frame Presented in a substantial, richly ornamented gilt frame, well suited to the scale and Victorian character of the work. Dimensions (Framed) 89.5 cm high x 140 cm wide x 6 cm deep A true statement painting—ideal for a library, office, or principal reception room. Provenance Private collection. Documented UK auction provenance: sold by Bigwood Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd (Stratford-upon-Avon) in the Select Interiors & Antiques auction, 29 July 2022, Lot 168. Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Why You’ll Love It Monumental Victorian landscape presence with authentic period character Desirable Snowdon / Wales subject with enduring collector appeal Striking rainbow and storm-clearing sky with excellent atmosphere Sophisticated colour balance: cool misted distance against a warm, structured foreground Signed and dated 1878, with matching title plaque
measurements
Height:
89.5 cm
Width:
140 cm
Depth:
6 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting – Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa, Wales, Storm Clearing with Rainbow – Charles Leslie (1878) (LA561578) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1878
condition
Condition Report Offered in good antique condition overall. The painted surface shows age-appropriate craquelure and minor surface wear consistent with a 19th-century oil. Small areas of paint loss and surface abrasion are visible on close inspection. The canvas has been professionally relined. The gilt frame shows historic wear, old repairs, cracking, and localized losses consistent with age and use.
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This Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Painting – Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa, Wales, Storm Clearing with Rainbow – Charles Leslie (1878) is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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