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George Smith. "Gathering Kelp". Oil Marine Coastal Painting.
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George Smith. "Gathering Kelp". Oil Marine Coastal Painting.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: George Smith R.S.A. Scottish. (1870-1934).

Title: "Gathering Kelp". Circa 1900.

Oil on panel. Signed. Framed in a very good gilt gold leaf swept frame.

Size: 7"x 10". Framed size: 15"x 18".

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934). Born Mid Calder, Midlothian, died Edinburgh. Painter of landscapes and animal subjects, especially scenes involving working horses. Educated at George Watsons College, studied art at Board of Manufacturers School, Edinburgh and Antwerp under Verlat. His paintings had charm, capturing the spirit of the heavy horses as they worked on farms and under dappled sunlight in woodlands. He exhibited at the Royal Academy (5), the Royal Scottish Academy (128), the Royal Hibernian Academy (3), the Glasgow Institute of Fine Art (87), the Aberdeen Artists Society between 1896 and 1931 and also at the Liverpool Galleries (3).

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Marine Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07989444
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Signed lower right in dark pigment: Geo Smith.
Single wooden panel: traditional artist support around 1900.
Thick impasto with broad brushwork: plein-air handling favoured by Scottish painters then.
Darkened oxidised wood across the panel reverse: unvarnished timber ageing naturally.

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
38cm (14.96")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA998492
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WGP
Description
Artist: George Smith R.S.A. Scottish. (1870-1934).

Title: "Gathering Kelp". Circa 1900.

Oil on panel. Signed. Framed in a very good gilt gold leaf swept frame.

Size: 7"x 10". Framed size: 15"x 18".

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. For more info please contact us at:

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting draft horses and a cart on a shoreline, housed within an ornate swept gilt frame.
fig 1. George Smith. "Gathering Kelp". Oil Marine Coastal Painting.

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

George Smith RSA (1870 - 1934). Born Mid Calder, Midlothian, died Edinburgh. Painter of landscapes and animal subjects, especially scenes involving working horses.

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Educated at George Watsons College, studied art at Board of Manufacturers School, Edinburgh and Antwerp under Verlat.
William Greenwood Fine Art

His paintings had charm, capturing the spirit of the heavy horses as they worked on farms and under dappled sunlight in woodlands. He exhibited at the Royal Academy (5), the Royal Scottish Academy (128), the Royal Hibernian Academy (3), the Glasgow Institute of Fine Art (87), the Aberdeen Artists Society between 1896 and 1931 and also at the Liverpool Galleries (3).

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Marine Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 07989444
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Signed lower right in dark pigment: Geo Smith.
Single wooden panel: traditional artist support around 1900.
Thick impasto with broad brushwork: plein-air handling favoured by Scottish painters then.
Darkened oxidised wood across the panel reverse: unvarnished timber ageing naturally.

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
38cm (14.96")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA998492
Dealers Internal Ref
WGP
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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George Smith. "Gathering Kelp". Oil Marine Coastal Painting.

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An antique oil painting depicting draft horses and a cart on a shoreline, housed within an ornate swept gilt frame.
George Smith. "Gathering Kelp". Oil marine coastal painting.
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An antique oil painting depicting draft horses and a cart on a shoreline, housed within an ornate swept gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil on Panel, Giltwood, Composition
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsWorking draft horses, Coastal shoreline, Horse-drawn cart, Swept gilt frame
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This British Impressionism oil painting on panel, titled "Gathering Kelp" by George Smith, dates from 1900. The artwork depicts working draft horses and a horse-drawn cart on a coastal shoreline beneath a blue sky, set within a heavy ornate swept giltwood and composition frame finished in a bright gold colour. Visible details include deeply carved foliate scrolls on the corners and borders of the wide moulding frame, a signed artist signature, and layered paint textures. The framed work measures 38 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Suitable for traditional and classic interior schemes, this piece provides an authentic focal point for an English Country House setting. It works best mounted above the mantel in a drawing room, study, or living space to bring historical character and warmth to the interior.

FAQs

Traditional British marine oil paintings typically depict maritime commerce, coastal labour, or naval scenes, characterised by realistic atmospheric effects and expressive brushwork depicting coastal topographies.

Artists commonly painted with oil-based pigments on canvas or timber panels, housed within hand-carved pine or composition frames gilded with gold leaf over a clay bole background.

Authentic pieces display natural craquelure across the paint layer, visible brush stroke impasto, period-appropriate stretcher or panel construction, and genuine gilding wear on frame corners.

Position the artwork as a focal point above a minimalist mantelpiece or console table, allowing the warm gilt frame to contrast against neutral, textured wall finishes.

Dust the painting and frame gently with a soft, dry natural bristle brush, keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent cracking or warping.
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