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Highland Catlle Oil Painting by William H Watson
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Highland Catlle Oil Painting by William H Watson

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 October 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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A fantastic highland cattle landscape by William H Watson (1886-1964), oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 1925

William H Watson was one of a family of highland scene painters. He was the fourth child of artist Robert Watson (1855-1921). William was born in Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire and is buried in Ballaugh, Isle of Man.

A very good painting, professionally cleaned and conserved. Offered in superb condition with period sytle swept giltwood frame.

Overall dimensions: 26 x 19.5 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Oil Painting Highland Cattle to the 1920s.

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SA1163923
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A fantastic highland cattle landscape by William H Watson (1886-1964), oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 1925

William H Watson was one of a family of highland scene painters. He was the fourth child of artist Robert Watson (1855-1921). William was born in Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire and is buried in Ballaugh, Isle of Man.

A very good painting, professionally cleaned and conserved. Offered in superb condition with period sytle swept giltwood frame.

Overall dimensions: 26 x 19.5 inches

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Oil Painting Highland Cattle to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163923
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting Highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, encased within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Highland Catlle Oil Painting by William H Watson

Archive II An antique oil painting depicting Highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, encased within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame. View II
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An antique oil painting depicting Highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, encased within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame.
Highland Catlle Oil Painting by William H Watson
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An antique oil painting depicting Highland cattle grazing in a misty mountainous landscape, encased within an ornate, heavily carved gold gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, gesso, wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHighland cattle, Mountainous landscape, Ornate acanthus scrollwork frame
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Landscapes featuring Highland cattle gained significant popularity during the Victorian era, particularly within the British School of art, reflecting a romanticised view of the Scottish highlands and pastoral life.

These works are typically executed in oil paint on a woven linen canvas, stretched over a wooden frame, and housed within an ornate plaster-moulded wood frame with a gilded finish.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the canvas weave, the composition and ageing of the oil paint layers, craquelure patterns, stretcher frame construction, and the presence of period artist signatures or stamps.

An ornate gilt-framed painting serves as a striking focal point when hung against a moody, saturated wall colour or contrasted within a minimalist, contemporary space to add depth and historical character.

Preservation requires hanging the artwork away from direct sunlight and heat sources, maintaining stable relative humidity levels, and dusting the canvas and frame gently with a soft, dry brush.
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