Bidspirit auction | OIL PAINTING-“AFTER SAMUEL BOUGH- CATTLE

OIL PAINTING-“AFTER SAMUEL BOUGH- CATTLE CROSSING SOLWAY” - AFTER SAMUEL BOUGH, RSA (1822–1878) Cattle Crossing the Solway Oil on canvas A finely executed work after Samuel Bough, depicting herdsmen driving cattle across the tidal flats of the Solway Firth beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The composition captures the shifting light of dusk, with reflections playing across the wet sands and the expansive shoreline receding into the distance. The contrast between the illuminated horizon and the gathering storm mass on the right exemplifies the atmospheric Romanticism associated with the Scottish landscape tradition. The figures and cattle are handled with competent draughtsmanship, and the scene conveys a strong sense of mood and rural labour. Presented in a later gilt and red-moulded frame. Provenance: Private collection Brisbane, acquired from Phillip Bacon Galleries thirty years back. THIS LOT QUALIFIES FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF SALE. BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING. Dimensions Length 28in, Height 2in, Width 37in Inside the frame canvas 32 inches width, 23 inches length and 1 inch height. Condition Support (Canvas)The canvas appears original to the work.The support is stable with no visible distortions, warping, or buckling.No evidence of tears, punctures, or repairs from the front.The tacking edges are not visible; full assessment of original tensioning not possible without unframing.Ground & Paint LayerThe paint layer is generally secure and well-adhered.A fine, even craquelure network is present across the entire surface, typical of age; appears stable.