{"title":"Paintings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"late-19th-century-oil-on-board-still-life-with-fruit-and-vegetables","title":"LATE 19TH CENTURY OIL ON BOARD STILL LIFE WITH GARDEN HARVEST","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"65\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLate 19th Century Oil on Board Still Life with Garden Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"65\"\u003eDated 1892\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"84\"\u003eA charming and evocative late 19th century oil on board still life, depicting an abundant arrangement of freshly gathered fruits and vegetables in the tradition of Victorian domestic painting. Rich in colour and carefully composed, the work celebrates the beauty of the everyday harvest through a restrained yet sophisticated palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eThe composition is centred around a vibrant ripe tomato, surrounded by an appealing assortment of apples, gooseberries, cherries, damsons and plums, alongside a woven basket overflowing with dark fruit. Behind them, a broad cabbage leaf and dark earthenware bottle provide depth and balance, lending the painting a pleasing sense of rustic authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eExecuted with confident brushwork and subtle tonal modelling, the artist skilfully captures the varied textures of polished fruit skins, woven wicker, crisp foliage and ceramic glaze, creating a composition that feels both naturalistic and quietly atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eThe painting is initialled \"P\" and dated 1892 in the lower right corner and is presented in an attractive period-style moulded frame with gilt detailing that complements the warmth of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003eAn elegant decorative work, equally at home in a country house, kitchen, dining room, pantry, or traditional interior, it offers enduring appeal for collectors of Victorian still life painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003ePresented in good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear and craquelure consistent with its age. The frame displays sympathetic wear and patination, enhancing the character and authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1892\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 50.5 x 52.5 x 3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55210873913729,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/StillLifewithgardenHarvest1.jpg?v=1769111614"},{"product_id":"20th-century-oil-on-board-painting-ghost-by-glen-preece","title":"GHOST, BY GLEN PREECE","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"40\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGhost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"12\" data-start=\"9\"\u003eBy Glen Preece (b. 1957)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eA captivating contemporary landscape painting depicting a solitary, ethereal figure wandering amongst a grove of slender trees beneath a pale moonlit sky. Executed in oil on board, the composition is imbued with a dreamlike quality, with delicate branches rendered in soft pinks and mauves contrasting against cool blues and greens in the landscape below. Signed at lower left in red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"399\"\u003ePreece has created an atmosphere of mystery and quiet contemplation, using a restrained palette and expressive brushwork to blur the boundaries between the natural and the imagined. The ghostly figure at the centre of the composition appears almost suspended within the landscape, lending the work a poetic and evocative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"732\"\u003ePresented in a contemporary silver-coloured frame, the painting is ready to hang and would make an attractive addition to both modern and traditional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 46 x 51.5 x 3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55210951377281,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7937.jpg?v=1773226585"},{"product_id":"early-20th-century-farmyard-scene-with-geese-by-a-j-baker","title":"EARLY 20TH CENTURY FARMYARD SCENE WITH GEESE BY A J BAKER","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eFarmyard Scene with Geese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"32\" data-start=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"62\" data-start=\"32\"\u003eBy A. J. Baker, dated 1904\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"425\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eA charming Edwardian rural scene depicting a traditional farmyard populated by geese and chickens amidst a collection of thatched and tiled farm buildings. Painted in oil on board, the composition captures the quiet character of country life, with the birds gathered in the foreground and the homestead arranged around an open yard bathed in soft natural light. Signed lower right and dated 1904.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"427\"\u003eThe artist has employed a warm and harmonious palette of earthy browns, ochres and soft greens, conveying the atmosphere of a working farm at the turn of the century. The curving track leading through the composition draws the eye towards the farmhouse and outbuildings, while the carefully observed poultry lend both animation and narrative interest to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"793\"\u003ePresented in an attractive decorative frame, the painting is ready to hang and would make a delightful addition to a country house, farmhouse or traditional interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1904\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 45 x 62.5 x 3.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55262013260161,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7917.jpg?v=1773226535"},{"product_id":"landscape-with-a-goose-girl-attributed-to-c-h-maidanerst","title":"LANDSCAPE WITH A GOOSE GIRL ATTRIBUTED TO C H MAIDANERST","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eLandscape with a Goose Girl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"34\" data-start=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"88\" data-start=\"34\"\u003eAttributed to C. H. Maidanerst, early 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"437\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eA charming rural landscape depicting a peaceful pastoral scene with a goose girl beside a flock of geese, set amongst farm buildings, grazing livestock and mature trees. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition centres upon a rustic brick bridge crossing a stream, beyond which cattle and sheep populate the open countryside beneath a broad sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"439\"\u003eThe artist has captured the quiet rhythms of rural life with careful attention to natural detail, balancing the architectural elements of the farmstead with the expansive landscape beyond. Warm earth tones and soft greens create an inviting atmosphere, while the reflective water and distant views lend depth and tranquillity to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eA plaque affixed to the frame identifies the work as \u003cem data-end=\"861\" data-start=\"833\"\u003eView near Braintree, Essex\u003c\/em\u003e and attributes it to C. H. Maidanerst, adding a pleasing regional connection to this picturesque English countryside subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"989\"\u003ePresented in an attractive gilt frame, the painting is ready to hang and would complement both traditional and country house interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 39.5 x 68 x 4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55262073782657,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7930.jpg?v=1773226461"},{"product_id":"schooner-on-a-choppy-sea-english-school","title":"SCHOONER ON A CHOPPY SEA","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"68\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"28\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSchooner on a Choppy Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"31\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eEnglish School, late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eA charming coastal marine painting depicting a gaff-rigged schooner under sail in choppy waters beneath a dramatic, cloud-laden sky. Executed in oil on board, the composition captures the power and atmosphere of the sea, with rolling waves, circling seabirds and distant vessels emerging through the haze beyond. Indistinctly monogrammed in red lower left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"726\" data-start=\"384\"\u003eThe artist has skilfully balanced the imposing rocky cliffs with the open expanse of water, creating a composition rich in depth and movement. 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Executed in oil on board, the composition captures the atmosphere and movement of an unsettled day at sea, with breaking waves, circling seabirds and distant craft fading into the misty horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eThe artist has skilfully contrasted the rugged rocky shoreline in the foreground with the expansive seascape beyond, creating depth and a strong sense of place. 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Bare silver birches and leafless trees stand against a soft, atmospheric winter sky, their delicate forms rendered with great sensitivity and attention to seasonal light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eThe composition beautifully captures the stillness of a frosty countryside morning, with the vibrant colours of the pheasant providing a striking focal point against the muted palette of whites, greys and soft mauves. 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