Description
An original watercolor painting on paper by R. Douglas, Scottish artist active first half of the 20th century, "Toilers of the Sea" two fishermen in a small wooden boat hauling in their net, two fish are visible in the net, a wooden float and a sailing boat are to the right, 9 1/4" x 13 1/2", titled to the lower left corner front, signed to the lower right corner front. The work was probably executed in the 1930's. CA number 3963, CA purchased from a British auction house fall of 2024.
The painting has been surface cleaned and reframed with White Museum matboard, blue line on the mat, Conservation Clear Glass, museum backing and 1" antiqued and distressed gold moulding.
R. Douglas is listed as living at 167 West Graham Street, Glasgow, Scotland. He exhibited one work in 1937 at the Glasgow Institute for the Fine Arts.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The painting and paper have no imperfections with the exception of possible color lightening due to age. The original framing has been replaced to its age and state of disrepair.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
PLACEHOLDER SHIPPING NOTES: Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
The painting has been surface cleaned and reframed with White Museum matboard, blue line on the mat, Conservation Clear Glass, museum backing and 1" antiqued and distressed gold moulding.
R. Douglas is listed as living at 167 West Graham Street, Glasgow, Scotland. He exhibited one work in 1937 at the Glasgow Institute for the Fine Arts.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The painting and paper have no imperfections with the exception of possible color lightening due to age. The original framing has been replaced to its age and state of disrepair.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor
PLACEHOLDER SHIPPING NOTES: Winning bidders will be contacted regarding shipping after the auction closes.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The painting and paper have no imperfections with the exception of possible color lightening due to age. The original framing has been replaced to its age and state of disrepair.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
15.75 x 19.5 x 1 in
1930s "Toilers of the Sea", Original Watercolor Painting, Framed
Estimate $260-$530
Starting Price
$130
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