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15/10/2025

15/10/2025

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F. Meyer (20th Century)

Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, after Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Lovely Picture, housed in an ornate gilt frame

Image size: 100 x 74.5 cm

This elegant portrait, executed in the style of the celebrated court painter Franz Xaver Winterhalter, captures Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824–1880), the first wife of Emperor Alexander II of Russia. Rendered with exquisite detail and restrained grace, the work reflects Winterhalter’s romantic treatment of European nobility soft lighting, fine textures, and a serene dignity that conveys both power and delicacy.
The artist F. Meyer demonstrates remarkable control of tone and fabric, from the lustrous silks of the Empress’s gown to the gentle modelling of her expression. The sitter’s composed posture and elaborate jewellery underscore her imperial stature, while the warm, muted palette imbues the work with a timeless, classical charm.
Presented in a richly carved gilt frame, this painting stands as both a tribute to Winterhalter’s mastery and a fine example of 20th-century academic portraiture.
Qualifier:
A distinguished and graceful reproduction of one of the most iconic Winterhalter portraits, this work by F. Meyer combines historical reverence with painterly finesse, a striking addition to any collection of European aristocratic portraiture.

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description. Overseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping.
Buyers outside the UK may be required to pay import duties, taxes, or fees depending on their country’s regulations.
Antiques & art objects: These are often duty-free. In the U.S., for example, if Customs classifies an item as an antique (over 100 years old), it is generally exempt from import duty.
Decorative metal objects: If not considered an antique, Customs may apply a small duty of about 3–6% of the declared value, plus a modest processing fee (usually under $10).
Sales tax: U.S. state sales taxes, where applicable, are collected automatically at checkout by Ruby Lane, in full compliance with U.S. law.
Responsibility: Any customs duties or fees charged upon delivery remain the responsibility of the buyer. If unsure, we recommend checking with your local customs office (or even a quick Google/AI search) for guidance, where all the information is available.
All items are carefully and securely wrapped for both UK and international shipping to ensure they arrive safely.

09/01/2023

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade

Oil painting ‘In Good Company’
Man smoking a pipe § Josef Jiri Kamenicky (Czech, 1910-1979) titled ‘In Good Company’, signed, oil on board, gilt-framed.
Size 54 x 49 cm with frame, inside measurements are 34 x 19cm.
Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear and tear unknown manufacturers and/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.
Buyers are responsible for all import duties and taxes.

09/01/2023

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade



19th Century British School "The Affectionate Wife"; a Regency lady bids her husband farewell, reverse glass hand-tinted engraving, published by J. Hinton, of Oxford Street, London, December 1st 1808, 26 x 36cms, framed. (The store 44 Wells Street, London still exists which is behind Oxford Street London as a Pharmacy).

Please contact for overseas postage

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear and tear unknown manufacturers and/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.

Buyers are responsible for all import duties and taxes.

09/07/2022

30/06/2022

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade

Antique Indian Miniature Painting of Krishna: 18th century

Krishna on Nari Ashva (composed of female attendants as a horse), before a naturalistic landscape, gouache, undated.
Watercolour, gouache and graphite on medium slightly textured cream laid paper. The colours are made from natural materials vegetable dye and stones traditional in old Indian paintings.

The Kandarpa Ashwa or Nari Ashva (or woman-horse) is a stunning and rare painting from India. The inspiration for the image of Nari Ashva comes from the book Rasa Panchaka by Divakara Das of Orissa. the Gopis are making a vehicle of love (the horse) and inviting their Lord Krishna to ride on it.
The Kandarpa theme is essentially the love theme, sometimes with erotic overtones, of Pattachitra depicting various imageries from Raas Leela. This theme involves the Gopis (consorts) whose bodies are arranged in such a manner as to create the impression of a supportive horse transporting their Lord while Krishna rides joyfully holding his flute.

Paint losses throughout. Small pin holes are visible when held to the light. Small nicks, tears and losses throughout the border. The reverse shows small paper patch repairs.

Size 21 x 15 cm

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear etc.
Buyers are responsible for all import duties, taxes, or fees.
or fees.

28/06/2022

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade

A rare George III reverse glass painting titled ‘Joseph, Intepreteth Pharoah’s Dreams’.

The painting is titled ‘Joseph, Intepreteth Pharoah’s Dreams’.
Gen. Ch 4 “Behold there come seven years of plenty. And there shall arise after them seven years of famine” N 29 15.5 in
(39cm) wide is catalogued as English, made c.1808.

Beneath the picture is inscribed ‘Pub Feb 17, 1808, I Hinton No 44 Well St off Oxford St, London (No 44 Well St, London, now is a Pharmacy).

An unusual find in our collection of pictures. These pictures are painted onto the glass and viewed through the opposite side of the pane. The technique is thought to have originated in eastern Europe during the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, however, it was common for these works to be created in China for export to Europe.

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear etc.
Buyers are responsible for all import duties, taxes, or fees.

27/06/2022

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade

Barometer Antique;

A Small Antique Late Victorian Mahogany 'pendant' banjo barometer.c.1890. Porcelain dial with visible works to the centre. Brass bezel surround with bevelled edge glass and centre reading marker pointer. Porcelain thermometer scale above with mercury action thermometer. Carved decoration to the small proportioned solid Mahogany case. Full working order.
Size: 54 x 20 cms
Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear, etc.
Customs and import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

Overseas buyers, please contact for postage.

27/06/2022

For Sale

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years in the trade

Leans Gallery
Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 48 years

Oil Painting of a Noble Lady in a Victorian dress, oil on canvas, laid on board and framed, attractive and well-executed painting, unsigned.
There are some chippings on the frame as seen in the pictures. The subject looks similar to Adelina Patti painted by Franz Winterhalter in 1860 (now displayed in Harewood House West Yorkshire, in the Yellow Drawing Room).

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear and tear Buyers are responsible for all import duties, taxes, or fees.

Please contact me for overseas postage.
Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, dis-colouration, chips, cracks wear and tear Buyers are responsible for all import duties, taxes, or fees.

03/04/2022

For Sale
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Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 46 years in the trade

Barometer: A Decorative Mercury Stick Barometer;
Beautifully finished Mercury stick Barometer bearing signatures for RIVA, Selby
The yew wood barometer with onion-shaped top over silvered scale inscribed RIVA, Selby to upper margin, each with a visible tube to slender trunk over circular cistern cover to the rounded base.
The provenance of the Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon.
Size 90 cm (35.5 ins) 9 cm wide (3.3 ins)
Overseas buyers, please note. This item is not for posting/shipping due to high mercury content which on tilting can hit either end and can cause breakage to the glass. Buyers, please collect this or can be delivered by the seller personally for an additional cost depending on the location.
Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear etc.

03/04/2022

For Sale
Leansgallery

Paintings, antiques and objects of art
Over 46 years in the trade

Barometer: A Decorative Mercury Stick Barometer;

Beautifully finished Mercury stick Barometer bearing signatures for I Blatt, Brighton
The mahogany barometer with arched ivorine Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath text I Blatt, Brighton.

The provenance of the Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon.

Size 93 cm (36.5 ins) 8 cm wide (3.125 ins)

Overseas buyers, please note. This item is not for posting/shipping due to high mercury content which on tilting can hit either end and can cause breakage to the glass. Buyers, please collect this or can be delivered by the seller personally for an additional cost depending on the location.

Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used, therefore they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks wear, tear etc.
Buyers are responsible for all import charges or fees.