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Herbert Royle "In Bolton Woods" Oil Painting
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Herbert Royle "In Bolton Woods" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 October 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Description

Herbert Royle (1870-1958) was a British landscape painter, born in Patricroft, Lancashire. He trained at the Harris Institute in Preston and Southport school of art under John William Buxton Knight. He exhibited extensively at the Walker gallery, Liverpool, Manchester city art gallery, Royal Academy and at other Galleries and Exhibitions throughout the Country. From 1924 onwards he lived at the Manor House in the hamlet of Nesfield, near Ilkley, where he also had a studio on the hillside above the house. Some of his finest work was painted in this area around his home in Wharfedale.

"In Bolton Woods" is a fine quality example, showing a view in Bolton Woods, Wharfedale, Yorkshire. An oil painting on canvas measuring 24"x 20", it is signed and is framed in a hand made gilt frame giving an overall size of 32"x 27".

Free delivery mainland UK, please call Paul 07885 108190 for further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Herbert Royle Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1085052
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Herbert Royle (1870-1958) was a British landscape painter, born in Patricroft, Lancashire.
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He trained at the Harris Institute in Preston and Southport school of art under John William Buxton Knight.
McTague of Harrogate

He exhibited extensively at the Walker gallery, Liverpool, Manchester city art gallery, Royal Academy and at other Galleries and Exhibitions throughout the Country. From 1924 onwards he lived at the Manor House in the hamlet of Nesfield, near Ilkley, where he also had a studio on the hillside above the house. Some of his finest work was painted in this area around his home in Wharfedale.

fig 1. An impressionist oil painting depicting a dense woodland scene with dappled light filtering through tall trees and figures gathered on a path.
fig 1. Herbert Royle "In Bolton Woods" Oil Painting

"In Bolton Woods" is a fine quality example, showing a view in Bolton Woods, Wharfedale, Yorkshire. An oil painting on canvas measuring 24"x 20", it is signed and is framed in a hand made gilt frame giving an overall size of 32"x 27".

Free delivery mainland UK, please call Paul 07885 108190 for further information.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Herbert Royle Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085052
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I An impressionist oil painting depicting a dense woodland scene with dappled light filtering through tall trees and figures gathered on a path. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Herbert Royle "In Bolton Woods" Oil Painting

Archive II An impressionist oil painting depicting a dense woodland scene with dappled light filtering through tall trees and figures gathered on a path. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

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An impressionist oil painting depicting a dense woodland scene with dappled light filtering through tall trees and figures gathered on a path.
Herbert Royle "In Bolton Woods" oil painting
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a dense woodland scene with dappled light filtering through tall trees and figures gathered on a path.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsImpasto brushwork, Dappled canopy light, Figurative elements, Atmospheric perspective
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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British impressionist landscape painting emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily influenced by the French Plein Air movement. Artists sought to capture natural light, atmospheric conditions, and the rural British countryside using loose brushwork and a vibrant palette.

These works are typically executed with oil paints on stretched woven canvas, often utilising lead-based grounds. Artists employed varied brush techniques, ranging from impasto application for texture to thin glazes for luminosity, finished with a protective varnish layer.

Authenticating antique paintings involves examining canvas age, stretcher frame construction, pigment composition via microscopic analysis, and oxidisation patterns in the varnish layer. Signatures, artist stamps, and exhibition labels on the reverse also provide crucial provenance markers.

An antique landscape painting anchors a contemporary space by introducing organic depth and historical contrast. Pair it with minimalist modern furniture and neutral walls to let the artwork serve as a focal point without overwhelming the rooms proportions.

Preserve vintage canvas art by maintaining stable indoor humidity between 45-55 percent and keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and cracking. Dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and avoid using liquid cleaners on the paint surface.
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