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Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.
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Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

19th century
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Samuel Bough (1822-1878)

Titled: Sunset at Leith Edinburgh

Samuel Bough (1822-1878). Titled, Sunset at Leith. Edinburgh. A superb painting on canvas by this artist, a most charming sunset scene at Leith, one of the best we have seen for a while. Exhibited R.S.A, R.A, R.S.W Medium:

Oil Size: 9.5? x 15.5? Framed Size: 17.5'” x 23.5'” Condition of painting very good.

Renowned Artist. View our other listings by this artist.

Auction Records for Samuel Bough R.S.A.

SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ON THE CLYDE 11.5cm x 25cm (4.5in x 9.5in)

Lot 8: SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ON THE CLYDE 11.5cm x 25cm (4.5in x 9.5in)

Estimate: £800 – £1,200

Realised: £3,500 + 20% BP

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ST. ANDREWS 36cm x 51cm (14in x 20in)

Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 10: SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ST. ANDREWS 36cm x 51cm (14in x 20in)

Est: £2,000 – £3,000

Sold: £2,200 + 20%BP . Lyon & Turnbull June 10, 2010

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) UNLOADING THE CATCH 30cm x 43cm (12in x 17in)

Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878) Lot 7: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) UNLOADING THE CATCH 30cm x 43cm (12in x 17in)

Est: £2,000 – £3,000

Sold: £4,000 +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 30, 2013

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) HARVEST TIME 31cm x 46cm (12in x 18in) Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 2: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) HARVEST TIME 31cm x 46cm (12in x 18in)

Est: £3,000 – £5,000

Sold: £6,875. +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 22, 2014

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) THE DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET 23cm x 33cm (9in x 13in) Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 16: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) THE DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET 23cm x 33cm (9in x 13in)

Est: £3,000 – £5,000

Sold: £10,625.00 +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 22, 2014

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Scottish Maritime Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA514554
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Samuel Bough (1822-1878)

Titled: Sunset at Leith Edinburgh

Samuel Bough (1822-1878). Titled, Sunset at Leith. Edinburgh.

“
A superb painting on canvas by this artist, a most charming sunset scene at Leith, one of the best we have seen for a while.
Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Exhibited R.S.A, R.A, R.S.W Medium:

fig 1. An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
fig 1. Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

Oil Size: 9.5? x 15.5? Framed Size: 17.5'” x 23.5'” Condition of painting very good.

Renowned Artist. View our other listings by this artist.

Auction Records for Samuel Bough R.S.A.

SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ON THE CLYDE 11.5cm x 25cm (4.5in x 9.5in)

fig 2. An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
fig 2. Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

Lot 8: SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ON THE CLYDE 11.5cm x 25cm (4.5in x 9.5in)

Estimate: £800 – £1,200

Realised: £3,500 + 20% BP

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ST. ANDREWS 36cm x 51cm (14in x 20in)

fig 3. An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
fig 3. Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 10: SAM BOUGH R.S.A (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) ST. ANDREWS 36cm x 51cm (14in x 20in)

Est: £2,000 – £3,000

Sold: £2,200 + 20%BP . Lyon & Turnbull June 10, 2010

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) UNLOADING THE CATCH 30cm x 43cm (12in x 17in)

Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878) Lot 7: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) UNLOADING THE CATCH 30cm x 43cm (12in x 17in)

Est: £2,000 – £3,000

Sold: £4,000 +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 30, 2013

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) HARVEST TIME 31cm x 46cm (12in x 18in) Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 2: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) HARVEST TIME 31cm x 46cm (12in x 18in)

Est: £3,000 – £5,000

Sold: £6,875. +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 22, 2014

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SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) THE DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET 23cm x 33cm (9in x 13in) Samuel Bough (1822 – 1878)

Lot 16: SAM BOUGH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1822-1878) THE DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET 23cm x 33cm (9in x 13in)

Est: £3,000 – £5,000

Sold: £10,625.00 +20%BP Lyon & Turnbull

May 22, 2014

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Scottish Maritime Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA514554
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An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
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Archive I An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.

Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

Archive II An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues. View II
Archive III An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues. View III
Archive IV An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues. View IV
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An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
Samuel Bough R.S.A. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.
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An oil painting depicting a sunset over a coastal harbour with figures and boats along the shore, painted in warm ochre and golden hues.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Realism
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint
  • ColourWarm Ochre
  • MotifsCoastal landscape, Sunset sky, Moored boats, Human figures
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian oil painting on canvas is an original artwork by Scottish artist Samuel Bough, dating from the period 1822 to 1878. The composition depicts a coastal harbour scene titled Sunset at Leith, Edinburgh, executed in a style of Victorian realism. The palette consists of warm ochre and golden hues across a dramatic sunset sky, balanced with darker tones on the water, the distant town silhouette, and the shoreline. Visible details include small moored boats, human figures resting by the water's edge, and faint brushwork defining the clouds and masts. The physical dimensions measure 24 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Collectors hang art of this scale above the mantel in a gentleman's library or study to complement traditional interiors. The canvas surface shows the original textured oil application typical of the period, with preserved pigment layers maintaining their visual depth. The item is suited for display in period rooms alongside period furniture and decorative antiques. Maintenance requires standard care for nineteenth-century oil paintings, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity.

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Nineteenth-century Scottish maritime landscape painting is characterised by atmospheric depictions of coastal shipping, harbours, and waterways, often featuring dramatic natural light and realistic meteorological conditions.

Artists during the Victorian era typically worked with oil pigments on woven cotton or linen canvas stretched over wooden frames, often finished with natural varnish layers to protect the surface.

Authentic period oil paintings generally exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, legitimate signatures, historical stretcher construction, and natural oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas.

A maritime landscape can be hung as a focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk, complemented by rich timber furniture, brass accents, and neutral or deep wall shades.

Canvas artworks should be kept away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and high humidity, and cleaned only by qualified conservators to prevent damage to the paint and varnish.
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