War of 1812 Marine Sea Battle Oil Painting — Old Ironsides Uss Constitution Captures HMS Cyane & HMS Levant, English School c.1830 Framed

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Old Ironsides: USS Constitution vs HMS Cyane & Levant, English School c.1830 — Oil on Canvas (in the manner of … Read more Old Ironsides: USS Constitution vs HMS Cyane & Levant, English School c.1830 — Oil on Canvas (in the manner of Thomas Buttersworth) — Framed

Romantic early-19th-century marine battle painting depicting USS Constitution engaging HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. Oil on canvas, relined, English School c.1830; in a substantial giltwood period-style frame. Provenance: private Oxfordshire collection; exhibited Jan 2026.

Subject & Attribution
Romanticised early-19th-century marine battle scene centred on the American frigate USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) in close action with HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. Oil on canvas, relined; English School, circa 1830. Offered in the manner of Thomas Buttersworth (1768–1842). Unsigned.

Composition
Executed in the heroic marine tradition, the composition prioritises legible ship silhouettes, dynamic sea modelling, layered smoke and dramatic light to convey the physicality and confusion of a close engagement.

Dimensions & Framing
Canvas (approx.): 59 × 49 cm.
Framed: 74 × 64 cm (W × H). Frame depth: 4.5 cm. Measurements approximate.

Provenance & Exhibition
From a private Oxfordshire marine collection (per consignor); retains a Right Angle Gallery, Brackley framing label; sold through JS Fine Art Auctioneers. Curated and offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd (Fine Art Trade Guild member). Exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, January 2026.

Why Collectors Prefer This Work
— Highly collectible War of 1812 subject featuring USS Constitution.
— Strong romantic marine aesthetic suitable for maritime, historical and Americana collections.
— Practical wall scale with commanding giltwood framing.
— Clear provenance with auction and exhibition history.


• Subject: USS Constitution capturing HMS Cyane & HMS Levant (War of 1812)
• Period: English School, circa 1830 — in the manner of Thomas Buttersworth
• Medium: Oil on canvas (relined) — unsigned

• Condition: Good antique condition; minor historic retouching; stable paint film See less