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George Beaumont (Fl.1891) - 'Bad News'. Newlyn School. Oil on Canvas.
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George Beaumont (Fl.1891) - 'Bad News'. Newlyn School. Oil on Canvas.

19th century
Sold 14 August 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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A 19th century oil on canvas of large proportions, signed 'George Beaumont 1891' to the lower right. Newlyn school.

This emotive work depicts a fisherman delivering bad news to a family with arms outstretched and a pained expression, likely informing them that their loved one was lost at sea. An older lady clasps a cloth to her nose by the window, the father sits with hands clasped and a young lady displaying a wedding ring drapes over his shoulder denoting the widow.

The work is well executed with the hands and portrayal of a moving street scene beyond the net curtained window being of particular note.

There are some small areas of paint loss and an area of retouching. The canvas has been relined. The work is housed in a period gilt frame which has some small losses in areas but generally remains in a very good condition.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Width: 101cm

Height: 85cm

Depth: 5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Newlyn School Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141090
Dealers Internal Reference
7637
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A 19th century oil on canvas of large proportions, signed 'George Beaumont 1891' to the lower right. Newlyn school.
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This emotive work depicts a fisherman delivering bad news to a family with arms outstretched and a pained expression, likely informing them that their loved one was lost at sea.
Harrington Antiques

An older lady clasps a cloth to her nose by the window, the father sits with hands clasped and a young lady displaying a wedding ring drapes over his shoulder denoting the widow.

fig 1. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. George Beaumont (Fl.1891) - 'Bad News'. Newlyn School. Oil on Canvas.

The work is well executed with the hands and portrayal of a moving street scene beyond the net curtained window being of particular note.

There are some small areas of paint loss and an area of retouching. The canvas has been relined. The work is housed in a period gilt frame which has some small losses in areas but generally remains in a very good condition.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Width: 101cm

Height: 85cm

Depth: 5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Newlyn School Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141090
Dealers Internal Ref
7637
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George Beaumont (Fl.1891) - 'Bad News'. Newlyn School. Oil on Canvas.

Archive II An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame. View III
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
George Beaumont (fl.1891) - 'Bad News'. Newlyn School. Oil on Canvas.
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dramatic interior scene with figures gathered around a table, set within an ornate gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNewlyn School
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, gesso, gilt wood
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsFigurative narrative, Interior scene, Gilded ornate frame
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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The Newlyn School was an art colony of painters based in Cornwall, England, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for their naturalisticplein-air depictions of local fishermen, rural life, and coastal scenes.

These works typically utilise oil paints applied to stretched woven canvas, often supported by wooden stretcher bars, and housed within moulded gesso and gilt wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining the canvas weave, inspecting the ground layer and pigments for period-appropriate composition, checking for artist signatures or inscriptions, and evaluating the construction of the stretcher and frame.

Such pieces serve as strong focal points in traditional or transitional spaces, providing narrative depth and contrasting textures when paired with neutral walls and modern minimalist furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and relative humidity, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment degradation, and keeping the canvas free of dust using a soft, dry brush.
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