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Scottish Painting Margaret Laing
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Scottish Painting Margaret Laing

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming 1950s watercolour of a jug of mixed Summer flowers, signed by the artist Margaret Laing and dated 1954. The painting is in good condition, recently reframed.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Floral Still Life to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 08928424
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 72 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Signed and dated 1954 lower left: fixes the year.
Watercolour washes with ink line details: mid-twentieth-century still-life work.
Modern mount card and taped backing board: recent framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132632
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A charming 1950s watercolour of a jug of mixed Summer flowers, signed by the artist Margaret Laing and dated 1954. The painting is in good condition, recently reframed.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Floral Still Life to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 08928424
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 72 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Signed and dated 1954 lower left: fixes the year.
Watercolour washes with ink line details: mid-twentieth-century still-life work.
Modern mount card and taped backing board: recent framing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1132632
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954.

Scottish Painting Margaret Laing

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View V
Archive VI A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View VI
Archive VII A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View VII
Archive VIII A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954. View VIII
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954.
Scottish Painting Margaret Laing
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A framed watercolour painting depicting white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug, signed Margaret Laing and dated 1954.
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  • ObjectOriginal Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourCream and Yellow
  • MotifsFloral arrangement, Ceramic jug, Artist signature, Light oak frame
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 45 cm (18 in)

An original mid-century modern watercolour painting depicts white and yellow flowers in a decorative cream jug against a soft mauve background, signed by the artist Margaret Laing and dated 1954 in the lower corner. The composition employs loose brushwork in cream, yellow, pink, and blue tones, contained within a light oak frame with a wide cream mat mount and a glass front. This piece measures 58 cm high and 45 cm wide overall. Suitably sized for domestic display, this artwork suits placement above a sideboard in an English country house interior, adding character to a dining room, hallway, or living space. The neutral wooden frame and soft floral motif integrate easily into traditional or contemporary wall arrangements.

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Mid-twentieth-century Scottish still life painting frequently features domestic floral subjects captured with fluid watercolour technique and muted colour palettes. Influenced by contemporary modernism alongside traditional botanical study, artists focused on light, tonal structure, and decorative composition.

Artists executed these works using water-soluble pigments applied to heavyweight paper or cotton rag substrate. Framing typically incorporated an acid-free mount and glass front to shield the paper surface from environmental exposure.

Authentic pieces generally display period-consistent paper aging, hand-applied pigment variations, and artist signatures accompanied by dates. Inspection under magnification confirms genuine paint application rather than mechanical print reproduction.

A framed floral watercolour pairs effectively with natural timber furniture, muted linen textiles, and modern ceramic accents. Hanging the piece above a sideboard or console table introduces subtle pattern and historical context to contemporary spaces.

Watercolour paintings require protection from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper discolouration. Displaying the work in a stable environment away from excessive humidity behind protective glass ensures long-term preservation.
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