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Independent British Fine Art & Antiques Dealers | Historic Paintings, Portraiture, Sporting Art & Decorative Arts
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® is an independent, family-run British fine art and antiques dealership and online gallery, incorporated in England and Wales on 22 April 2024 under company registration number 15666518.
Led by directors Michael and Victoria, the company specialises in carefully selected British and European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, serving private collectors, galleries, interior designers, art consultants and institutional buyers throughout the United Kingdom and internationally.
With our registered office in Covent Garden, London, and trading operations based in Cheshire, we combine historical research, considered attribution, detailed condition reporting and professional customer service.
Our approach emphasises artistic quality, historical significance, transparency and the preservation of original works of art.
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Private Virtual Viewings by Appointment
We operate exclusively online and do not maintain a public showroom.
Private one-to-one virtual viewings are available by appointment, allowing prospective purchasers to examine artworks remotely and discuss condition, dimensions, attribution, provenance and historical context.
High-resolution photographs, additional images and detailed condition information are available upon request.
We aim to provide collectors with the information necessary to make informed purchasing decisions.
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Fine Art & Works of Art | 17th–21st Century
Our principal specialisms include:
- British and European oil paintings, watercolours and mixed-media works
- Historic portraiture and figurative paintings
- Marine, naval and maritime subjects
- Equestrian, hunting and sporting paintings
- Animal paintings and rural subjects
- Landscapes, coastal views and cityscapes
- Still life, interiors and genre compositions
- Military and historical subjects
- Sculpture and three-dimensional works
Our catalogue includes works by identified artists, attributed paintings, historical schools and carefully researched unsigned compositions.
Each artwork is selected with consideration for artistic quality, condition, historical interest, provenance where established, and decorative merit.
Antiques & Decorative Arts
Our wider collection may include:
- Bronze and other sculpture
- Hallmarked silver and decorative metalwork
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- Porcelain, glassware and ceramics
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- Collectible decorative objects dating principally from the 18th to 20th century
Our inventory is continually evolving, with pieces selected for their craftsmanship, individuality and suitability for traditional and contemporary interiors.
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We actively support sustainability within the fine art and antiques trade through the preservation, continued appreciation and responsible reuse of historic works of art and decorative objects.
By extending the useful life of existing pieces, the antiques trade can help reduce demand for newly manufactured decorative goods while preserving traditional craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
Historic paintings, sculpture and period furnishings bring individuality, character and enduring aesthetic value to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
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Larger paintings, antique furniture and particularly fragile objects may require specialist door-to-door transportation.
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All artworks, antiques and decorative objects offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD® are individually selected and catalogued in good faith using the research, documentation and information available at the time of cataloguing.
Artist attributions, dating, provenance, historical interpretations and related catalogue commentary represent our professional dealer opinion unless expressly identified as established facts supported by documentary evidence.
As many works are antique or previously owned, they may exhibit age-related wear, historic restoration, surface irregularities or other characteristics consistent with their age and history.
Known material condition issues are disclosed in the relevant catalogue descriptions or condition reports.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®
Registered Office:
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
United Kingdom
Trading Operations:
Mickle Trafford
Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Company Registration Number: 15666518
Date of Incorporation: 22 April 2024
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Registered UK Trade Mark: UK00004303420
Professional Membership: Fine Art Trade Guild – Elected Member
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“britannia of Åland Under Full Sail” — Captain August Ekblom Maritime Oil Painting | After Andreas G. Lind, London 1869 | B. Hartvik, Mariehamn 1979
REF: LA569459
£7,500
€8,991
$10,039
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Description
“Britannia of Åland Under Full Sail” — Captain August Ekblom
Maritime Oil Painting | After Andreas G. Lind, London 1869 | B. Hartvik, Mariehamn 1979
Description
A large and finely executed maritime oil painting depicting the three-masted barque Britannia of Åland under full sail, with the ship and captain clearly inscribed: Captain August Ekblom. Painted in 1979 by B. Hartvik in Mariehamn, this work is based on an original 1869 ship portrait by the respected Scandinavian marine artist Andreas Gundersen Lind.
This painting follows the long-established Northern European tradition of ship portraiture, where vessels were recorded with precision and accuracy for their owners and captains.
Subject & Detail
The vessel is shown in strict profile on a starboard tack, a classic format in 19th-century marine painting that allows full appreciation of the ship’s structure and rigging.
Key features include:
Three-masted barque with full sail set
Square sails to foremast and mainmast
Fore-and-aft mizzen rig with spanker
Multiple jibs and staysails
Finely detailed rigging and spars
Signal flags and named masthead pennant
The ship sails under the Russian merchant ensign, reflecting Finland’s historical position within the Russian Empire during the 19th century.
Composition
The composition is balanced and purposeful, with the vessel moving left to right, suggesting forward motion and a successful voyage. The sea is rendered with gentle rolling movement, while a distant coastline and secondary ship add depth without distracting from the main subject.
Historical Context
The original composition dates to London, 1869, during the height of international maritime trade. Scandinavian vessels, particularly from Åland, were heavily involved in transporting timber and grain across the Baltic and North Sea trade routes.
This painting represents a real working vessel within that network, rather than a purely decorative or imagined scene.
Artists
After Andreas Gundersen Lind (1815–1885)
A recognised Scandinavian marine painter and former sailor, known for painting ships from life, particularly in London.
B. Hartvik (Mariehamn, 1979)
Produced as part of a Scandinavian tradition of preserving historic maritime subjects through later studio works.
Signature
Signed and dated lower left:
“After And. Lind’s gouache painted in London 1869. Mariehamn 1979 B. Hartvik.”
Inscribed with ship name and captain:
“BRITANNIA FRÅN ÅLAND CAPT. AUG. EKBLOM”
Size
Canvas: 80 cm × 58.5 cm
Framed: 87 cm × 65.5 cm × 3.7 cm
A substantial cabinet-size painting with strong wall presence.
Frame
Housed in its original 1970s gilt frame, complementing the traditional maritime subject.
Provenance
Art market record, 27 February 2013
Skånes Auktionsverk, Sweden, 18 December 2018
Private collection
Bushwood Antiques
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Why This Piece Stands Out
Named ship and captain
Based on a documented 19th-century ship portrait
Strong Scandinavian maritime interest
Accurate and detailed rigging
Decorative yet historically grounded
Ideal for collectors of marine art or nautical antiques
Keywords (LoveAntiques SEO)
Antique maritime painting, marine oil painting, ship portrait, sailing ship painting, barque ship artwork, nautical antique, Scandinavian marine art, 19th century ship painting, vintage maritime wall art, framed ship painting, Baltic maritime history, traditional nautical decor
measurements
Height:
65.5 cm
Width:
87 cm
Depth:
3.7 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the “britannia of Åland Under Full Sail” — Captain August Ekblom Maritime Oil Painting | After Andreas G. Lind, London 1869 | B. Hartvik, Mariehamn 1979 (LA569459) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1979
condition
Condition
In overall presentable condition with age-related wear:
Areas of paint loss (notably sky and sea)
Surface staining and foxing
Craquelure throughout
Signs of historic water staining
Minor canvas thinning and small tears
Frame shows expected wear including losses to gilding.
The painting would benefit from professional cleaning and light restoration to enhance its appearance.
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Date of Manufacture:
1979
location
This “britannia of Åland Under Full Sail” — Captain August Ekblom Maritime Oil Painting | After Andreas G. Lind, London 1869 | B. Hartvik, Mariehamn 1979 is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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