Big Sky Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
English ( b.1864 - d.1920 ).
Maiden Collecting Fishing Nets, North East England.
Oil on Canvas. Signed.
Image size 23.4 inches x 11.4 inches ( 59.5cm x 29cm )
Frame size 30.3 inches x 18.5 inches ( 77cm x 47cm )
The painting is presented and supplied in a modern-day ornate frame with the aesthetics and appearance of a late Victorian 1890s frame (which is shown in these photographs).
The painted surfaces have benefitted from some restoration, cleaning and conservation, which has taken place in the last 10 years on the instruction of a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This antique painting is now in very good condition, defying its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.
The painting is signed lower left.
James Andrew McColvin, also known as John McColvin, (his registered birth name), was an accomplished regional British artist, born in Winlaton, county Durham (now the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) in 1864. As a young man he lived in Newcastle and worked as an apprentice jeweller. He married Isabella Stewart in 1889 and by 1891 the family were living at 82 Mowbray Street, Heaton, Newcastle. By this time his occupation was given as an Artist Painter. In 1901 he was still working as an artist, but now living in Whitely, Tynemouth. In 1911 he moved to 12 Blackhorse Lane in East Croydon. After this he lived at 38 Lebanon Road in East Croydon, where he died in 1920. He left a wife and four children.
There are no records of his works being exhibited, but there are at least five of his works in the National Collections, two with the National Trust, two with the North East Lincolnshire Museum Service and one at Haworth Art Gallery. These are all viewable with the BBC in partnership with the cultural, education charity Public Catalogue Foundation – “Your Paintings” facility.
© Big Sky Fine Art
For a full biography of this artist please see his listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .
We provide a professional shipping and delivery service which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information.
A full range of stock is available to browse or purchase at www.bigskyfineart.com .
Viewing of a painting is strictly by appointment only, which may include viewing the painting in your home or office, dependent on location. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Contact us by phone on +44 (0) 1305 581426 or email art@bigskyfineart.
Big Sky Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Dealers in original fine art from 1800
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Big Sky Fine Art Profile Page
James Andrew Mccolvin 1864 - 1920. Maiden Collecting Fishing Nets, North East England. Oil on Canvas.
