Oil Painting, on Canvas, Antique, Fishing Families on the Beach, signed

Description

Fishing Families on the Beach at Low Tide

Signed M. Philips, British School, early 20th century
Oil on canvas, in original gilt frame

This atmospheric coastal painting depicts fishing families gathered on the shoreline at low tide, with horses, baskets, and distant sailing vessels set against a wide, luminous sky. The scene reflects the enduring appeal of British seaside life in the early 20th century, capturing a moment of quiet industry and family companionship.

Signed M. Philips in the lower corner, the work shows confident figure drawing and a sensitive handling of light across wet sands and open sky, creating both depth and calm within the composition. Such narrative coastal subjects were popular with British collectors of the period and remain highly decorative today.

The painting is presented in its original, richly moulded gilt frame, which enhances the period character and overall presentation of the piece.

The canvas is stable and in good antique condition, with light surface wear and gentle age-related patina consistent with early 20th-century oil paintings. No significant damage or restoration observed. Colours remain bright and well-preserved.
The gilt frame shows minor decorative wear and small losses to the gilding, typical for its age, and presents very well overall. Ready to hang.

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