Robert Macaulay Stevenson (1854-1952)

Wooded River Landscape at Dusk

This atmospheric exhibited Scottish Impressionist Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted Glasgow Boy artist Robert Macaulay Stevenson. Painted circa 1899 the theme is one close to Stevenson's heart, a moonlit river landscape with wispy Impressionist trees and wonderful reflections. No one can do it better. The vibrant greens in the foreground and reflections on the water are just beautiful. This is an excellent example of a Glasgow Boy artist's work and would not look out of place in a museum. Indeed similar examples are housed in Kelvingrove Glasgow Art Gallery. The painting was sold via the dealership of Alex Reid one of the most famous art dealers of the 19th century and this painting retains his label verso. His portrait by Vincent van Gogh is also on view in Kelvingrove Gallery.

Signed lower left.

Provenance. Exhibited: Palace of the Arts, Empire Exhibition, Scotland, Bellahouston Park, 1938, no.552, repr. b/w p.42.
                     Presented by Mrs Fergus Morton and Mrs J. W. H. Gow, 1937.
                     Alex Reid label verso.

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Sir James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1933)

Artist's Family Portrait

This stunning British American Impressionist Edwardian portrait oil on canvas painting is by Sir James Jebusa Shannon and dates to circa 1905. The painting is of the artist and his wife Florence and daughter Kitty. Shannon produced numerous superb portraits, including of Kitty and Florence, but a painting of himself with his family is rare. They are dressed in their finery and appear to be examining china ornaments, Shannon alone gazing at the viewer. This is a magnificent painting and an excellent example of his masterly work.

Signed lower right.

Provenance. Family estate.
                     Sotheby's London.

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Simon Pietersz Verelst (1644-1710)

Still Life of Flowers in a Glass Vase on a Ledge


This stunning 17th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is by noted Dutch artist Simon Pietersz Verelst. The full attribution to Verest was confirmed by Dr Fred Meijer and it is both signed and dated lower right. This superb still life was painted by Verelst in 1670 and is an excellent example of his artistry as a 'God of Flowers'. The colours are vibrant and the brushwork and details are superb. The flowers are a mix of poppies and roses with some lovely blue morning glory. The foliage is as charming and as detailed as the flowers and a beautiful white butterfly hangs off a stem to the right. This is a fantastic Dutch Golden Age 17th century oil painting by Verelst and is an excellent example of his work. 

Signature and date 'S.Verelst/ 1670' lower right.

Provenance. Dr Fred Meijer confirmed the attribution to Verelst upon inspection of photographs prior to acquisition.
                     Acquired by the present owners' grandmother in the 1940s.

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Annie Rose Laing (1869-1946)

Interior with Lady Reading.

This superb Scottish Edwardian Impressionist interior oil painting is by noted Scottish female artist Annie Rose Laing. Painted circa 1910, the composition is the interior of a room with a lady stood between a table and writing desk, reading a letter. The whole scene has multiple shades of blue - on the window drapes, tablecloth, writing desk  and the lady's dress. By contrast, splashes of red are on the tulips on the table, floor rugs and side of the writing desk.  In the foreground one can just see the edge of a frame of a picture on an easel and another small painting above the writing desk. On the near right is the edge of a thick green velvet curtain at the door. One has the sense of peeping into a private, intimate world. This is an excellent example of a Scottish female artist at her prime. 
Signed lower left. 

Provenance Surrey estate.

Possible: Royal Scottish Academy No: 339 Reflections 1923
                Royal Academy No: 569 Reflections 1927

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William W. Gosling (1824-1883)

Reflections in a River Landscape.

This beautiful British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted artist William Gosling. Painted circa 1870 it is a river landscape, possibly the Thames. Gosling exhibited several paintings of the Thames around this date, with non-specific titles. The view point is from the middle of the river so Gosling may well have been painting sat in a boat. On the left hand side of the river, a man is in a punt and two figures and a dog are beside him on the bank. Behind them is a barn or dwelling and horse and cart with more figures. Trees and rushes line the left bank and are beautifully reflected in the water along with the summer sky.  For me, the reflections steal the show in this painting with their depth of colour and detail. This is a lovely 19th century river landscape and an excellent example of Gosling's work.
Signed lower left. 

Provenance: Oxford estate. 

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