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Oil on Panel by James Kyd "Packing for Market"
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Oil on Panel by James Kyd "Packing for Market"

19th century
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A beautiful oil on panel by Scottish artist James Kyd, capturing a tender maritime scene titled “Packing for Market – The Morning’s Take, Teignmouth, Devonshire.” The composition centres on a fisherman sorting the day’s catch into a large wicker basket while a young girl looks on. The work is rich in charm: the early-morning light, the glistening catch, and the domestic intimacy between the two figures all contribute to a scene that feels both authentic and deeply human. The painting is housed in an ornate gilt frame and retains a wonderful handwritten label to the reverse, giving the title and location, along with the name and Edinburgh address of James Boyd, likely an early owner or framer. The reference to Goupil’s Gallery — later crossed out — adds an intriguing note of exhibition or sales history. A charming and characterful example of Kyd’s work, combining maritime realism with a warm sense of storytelling.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1204029
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4115
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A beautiful oil on panel by Scottish artist James Kyd, capturing a tender maritime scene titled “Packing for Market – The Morning’s Take, Teignmouth, Devonshire.
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” The composition centres on a fisherman sorting the day’s catch into a large wicker basket while a young girl looks on.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The work is rich in charm: the early-morning light, the glistening catch, and the domestic intimacy between the two figures all contribute to a scene that feels both authentic and deeply human. The painting is housed in an ornate gilt frame and retains a wonderful handwritten label to the reverse, giving the title and location, along with the name and Edinburgh address of James Boyd, likely an early owner or framer. The reference to Goupil’s Gallery — later crossed out — adds an intriguing note of exhibition or sales history. A charming and characterful example of Kyd’s work, combining maritime realism with a warm sense of storytelling.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Genre Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204029
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4115
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I A Victorian oil painting on wood panel depicting a fisherman packing a wicker basket alongside a young girl, set within an ornate gilded frame.

Oil on Panel by James Kyd "Packing for Market"

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A Victorian oil painting on wood panel depicting a fisherman packing a wicker basket alongside a young girl, set within an ornate gilded frame.
Oil on Panel by James Kyd "Packing for Market"
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Victorian genre painting focuses on scenes from everyday life, detailing contemporary occupations, domestic settings, and human narrative. These works often feature meticulous detail, narrative realism, and subtle moral or social commentary characteristic of 19th-century British art.

Artists during this period primarily applied oil paint onto stretched flax canvas or rigid wooden panels, such as mahogany or oak. Paintings were traditionally mounted inside carved timber frames finished with plaster composition and gold leaf.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related craquelure across the paint layer, stable wood panel backing with period framing nails, and hand-applied gilding showing subtle wear. Signatures, artist monograms, or gallery labels on the panel reverse also assist in verification.

A framed Victorian oil painting creates a focal point when hung above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or within a gallery wall. The warm tones and ornate gilt frame pair effectively with modern muted colour palettes and traditional timber furniture.

Dust the frame and painted surface gently using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas of high humidity to prevent panel warping, cracking, or pigment fading.
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