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Signed Original Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Board British Railway Signal Box. Figures & Distant Steam Train
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Signed Original Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Board British Railway Signal Box. Figures & Distant Steam Train

1920 - 1940
Sold 28 November 2024 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Board

Artist and signature: Signed indistinctly

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Early 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Railway Signal Box with Figures & Distant Steam Train

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Not Framed

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate size of painting is approx. 90 x 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Early Twentieth Century Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA981051
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Board

Artist and signature: Signed indistinctly

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Early 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Railway Signal Box with Figures & Distant Steam Train

fig 1. An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train.
fig 1. Signed Original Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Board British Railway Signal Box. Figures & Distant Steam Train

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Not Framed

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate size of painting is approx. 90 x 61 cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Early Twentieth Century Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA981051
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Signed Original Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Board British Railway Signal Box. Figures & Distant Steam Train

Archive II An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View II
Archive III An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View III
Archive IV An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View IV
Archive V An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View V
Archive VI An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View VI
Archive VII An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View VII
Archive VIII An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View VIII
Archive IX An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View IX
Archive X An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View X
Archive XI An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View XI
Archive XII An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View XII
Archive XIII An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train. View XIII
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York
East Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train.
Signed Original Early 20th Century Oil Painting on Board British Railway Signal Box. Figures & Distant Steam Train
Ref: SA981051
An original oil painting on board depicting the interior of a British railway signal box with figures and a distant steam train.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style[British Modernism]
  • Material[Oil paint, board]
  • Colour[Brown]
  • MotifsRailway signalling levers, Steam train, Interior figures
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Early twentieth century British art often focused on industrial landscapes, social realism, and everyday working life, capturing the rapid modernisation of infrastructure and transport during that era.

Artists frequently utilised oil paints applied to artist boards, wooden panels, or stretched canvas, often framing them in simple wood or gesso frames suited to domestic interiors.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of pigment aging, canvas or board composition, signature verification, framing construction, and provenance documentation where available.

This type of artwork pairs well with study spaces, home offices, or living rooms featuring traditional wooden furniture, neutral walls, and adequate picture lighting to highlight the historical narrative.

Paintings on board should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and rapid temperature fluctuations to prevent warping of the support layer and cracking of the oil pigment.
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