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Sir David Murray (Scottish) Early 20th Century Signed Original Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel River Fishing English Landscape
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Sir David Murray (Scottish) Early 20th Century Signed Original Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel River Fishing English Landscape

1900 - 1920
Description

Type of Artwork: Oil on Wood Panel

Surface: Wood Panel

Artist and Signature: Attributed verso to Sir David Murray (Scottish 1849-1933)

Under UV Light there is a possible signature and place description to the lower left of the paint - Please see our close up photograph

Subject: Rural Scottish landscape with a Fisherman by a River

Approximate Age: Indistinctly dated '30th July 1904?'

Framed or Mounted: Framed as shown; frame included free of charge.

Condition Report: Good stable condition with fine craquelure and original varnish. No structural issues. Offered unrestored to retain period character.

Size 43 x 36 cm (panel size 29 x 20 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique English Landscape Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09466591
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Dated 1904 lower edge: fixes the year of painting.
Fine age craquelure across the paint: natural ageing over many decades.
Oxidised wood panel reverse: undisturbed period timber.
Pencil inscription verso: early attribution notation.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209513
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Description
Type of Artwork: Oil on Wood Panel

Surface: Wood Panel

Artist and Signature: Attributed verso to Sir David Murray (Scottish 1849-1933)

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Under UV Light there is a possible signature and place description to the lower left of the paint - Please see our close up photograph.
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fig 1. An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages.
fig 1. Sir David Murray (Scottish) Early 20th Century Signed Original Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel River Fishing English Landscape

Subject: Rural Scottish landscape with a Fisherman by a River

Approximate Age: Indistinctly dated '30th July 1904?'

Framed or Mounted: Framed as shown; frame included free of charge.

Condition Report: Good stable condition with fine craquelure and original varnish. No structural issues. Offered unrestored to retain period character.

Size 43 x 36 cm (panel size 29 x 20 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique English Landscape Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09466591
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Dated 1904 lower edge: fixes the year of painting.
Fine age craquelure across the paint: natural ageing over many decades.
Oxidised wood panel reverse: undisturbed period timber.
Pencil inscription verso: early attribution notation.

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
36cm (14.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209513
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Archive I An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages.

Sir David Murray (Scottish) Early 20th Century Signed Original Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel River Fishing English Landscape

Archive II An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages. View III
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Archive V An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages. View V
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An early 20th-century oil painting on wood panel depicting a seated figure fishing beside a lily-dappled riverbank framed by leafy trees and distant rural cottages.
Sir David Murray (Scottish) Early 20th Century Signed Original Antique Oil Painting on Wood Panel River Fishing English Landscape
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil, Wood Panel
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsPlein-air brushwork, Riverbank fishing scene, Water lily pond, Wooded countryside backdrop
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This early twentieth-century fine art piece is an original oil painting on wood panel by Sir David Murray, created in the British Impressionism style. The muted green landscape depicts a tranquil riverbank fishing scene featuring a water lily pond and a wooded countryside backdrop under an open sky. The artwork is enclosed within a heavy, stepped gold-gilt wooden frame decorated with textured outer beaded mouldings and corner wear. The palette incorporates soft greens, earthy browns, and pale sky blues. Measuring 36 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the framed painting works well hung in an English country house interior, particularly placed above the mantel where its rural subject matter and plein-air brushwork are fully visible.

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Early 20th-century British impressionist landscape paintings reflect a shift towards plein-air painting, capturing natural light, seasonal shifts, and rural countryside subjects. Artists utilized looser brushwork, vibrant natural colours, and atmospheric perspectives to depict everyday British riverbanks, fields, and village life.

Artists typically prepared rigid hardwood or softwood boards, such as oak, mahogany, or pine, with layers of gesso to create a smooth, non-absorbent ground. Linseed oil-based pigments were then applied, offering exceptional durability and depth of colour compared to flexible canvas supports.

Authentic paintings from this period exhibit natural surface craquelure, subtle oxidisation of old varnish, and period-correct artist signatures. Examining the reverse of the panel for natural wood ageing, maker stamps, or gallery labels helps verify provenance and age.

An antique landscape painting can be styled as a focal point above a mantelpiece, paired with modern minimalist furniture to create visual contrast, or incorporated into a curated gallery wall alongside modern and traditional artwork.

Keep the artwork in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and extreme humidity changes, which can cause wooden panels to warp or split. Dust the surface gently using a clean, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical cleaners.
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