How do I date an early 20th century painting?

Dating relies on signatures, artist exhibition records, and stylistic clues within the clothing, architecture, or transport depicted. Supporting evidence such as framing materials and canvas stamps also helps narrow the timeline. Many works include dates inscribed directly onto the canvas, board, or reverse by the artist during the painting process.

What subjects are most common?

Landscapes dominate the period, featuring river scenes, rural cottages, Scottish highlands, and coastal fishing boats. Floral and fruit still lifes also appear regularly, painted in oil on canvas or board. Artists frequently recorded local countryside views, farmyard scenes, and continental landscapes from travels across Europe.

Are these paintings signed by the artist?

A substantial number of works bear the original signature or monogram of the painter, often placed in a lower corner. Unsigned pieces are frequently attributed to regional schools based on technique and subject matter. Signatures provide a direct link to recorded painters who exhibited during the Edwardian era and the 1930s.

How should I care for an oil painting?

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect both the canvas and the oil pigments. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush keeps the surface clean without disturbing the paint layer. Original frames benefit from occasional inspection to ensure the canvas remains secure within its housing.

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An early 20th century oil painting captures the light and mood of Edwardian and interwar life through brushwork on canvas, board or panel.

Painting Inbound Junk at Mouth of Pearl River Hong Kong Attributed Ah Hee Studio C1914

1900 - 1920

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Painting Inbound Junk at Mouth of Pearl River Hong Kong Attributed Ah Hee Studio C1914

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£3,980

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Ernest Higgins Rigg "At Letchworth" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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Ernest Higgins Rigg "At Letchworth" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£1,250

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Florence Hess "Above Staithes" Oil on Panel

1900 - 1920

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Florence Hess "Above Staithes" Oil on Panel

From McTague of Harrogate

£2,450

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Early 20th Century Still Life Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Still Life Oil on Canvas

From Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

£695

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1900 - 1920

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Small Scottish 1920'S Oil Painting

From Millers Antiques

£250

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John Bell (Signed Jb 1908) Original Early 20th Century Antique Oil Painting on Board Coastal Harbour & Fishing Boats in Choppy Seas English Seascape

1900 - 1920

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John Bell (Signed Jb 1908) Original Early 20th Century Antique Oil Painting on Board Coastal Harbour & Fishing Boats in Choppy Seas English Seascape

From Strickland & Russell

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1900 - 1920

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An Early 20th Dutch Winter Landscape

From Chequers Antiques

£595

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Florence Hess "The Farm Stead Near Hinderwell" Oil on Panel

1900 - 1920

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Florence Hess "The Farm Stead Near Hinderwell" Oil on Panel

From McTague of Harrogate

£1,450

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1900 - 1920

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Portrait of Man with Pipe -

From Rue des Fontenelles

£200

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The Waterpipe, 1922, Avant Garde Composition by Fauve Master Girieud, Encausic on Canvas Painting

1900 - 1920

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The Waterpipe, 1922, Avant Garde Composition by Fauve Master Girieud, Encausic on Canvas Painting

From Skippings Fine Arts

£880

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Listings feature oil paintings executed on canvas, wooden panel, board, card, and metal, spanning subjects from rural landscapes to floral still lifes.

Herbert Royle "Haytime Above Bolton Abbey" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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Herbert Royle "Haytime Above Bolton Abbey" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

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Owen Bowen. "Verbruggen". Marine Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Owen Bowen. "Verbruggen". Marine Oil Painting.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,450

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Fred Stead. "Ripley Mill, Killinghall". Oil Painting Landscape.

1900 - 1920

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Fred Stead. "Ripley Mill, Killinghall". Oil Painting Landscape.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,450

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At the Seaside, Ca 1920: The Boxer, the Photographer and the Lady in White, Fauve Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920

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At the Seaside, Ca 1920: The Boxer, the Photographer and the Lady in White, Fauve Oil on Canvas

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£540

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Renewal, Springtime After the War, May 1919: Blossoming Trees Near the Ruined Abbey Oii on Panel

1900 - 1920

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Renewal, Springtime After the War, May 1919: Blossoming Trees Near the Ruined Abbey Oii on Panel

From Skippings Fine Arts

£740

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Herbert Royle "Winter Feeding, Wharfedale" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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Herbert Royle "Winter Feeding, Wharfedale" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£3,250

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Early 20th Century Oil Painting

Painting Inbound Junk at Mouth of Pearl River Hong Kong Attributed Ah Hee Studio C1914

Ernest Higgins Rigg "At Letchworth" Oil Painting

Florence Hess "Above Staithes" Oil on Panel

Early 20th Century Still Life Oil on Canvas

Small Scottish 1920'S Oil Painting

John Bell (Signed Jb 1908) Original Early 20th Century Antique Oil Painting on Board Coastal Harbour & Fishing Boats in Choppy Seas English Seascape

An Early 20th Dutch Winter Landscape

Florence Hess "The Farm Stead Near Hinderwell" Oil on Panel

Portrait of Man with Pipe -

The Waterpipe, 1922, Avant Garde Composition by Fauve Master Girieud, Encausic on Canvas Painting

Herbert Royle "Haytime Above Bolton Abbey" Oil Painting

Owen Bowen. "Verbruggen". Marine Oil Painting.

Fred Stead. "Ripley Mill, Killinghall". Oil Painting Landscape.

At the Seaside, Ca 1920: The Boxer, the Photographer and the Lady in White, Fauve Oil on Canvas

Renewal, Springtime After the War, May 1919: Blossoming Trees Near the Ruined Abbey Oii on Panel

Herbert Royle "Winter Feeding, Wharfedale" Oil Painting

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