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Victorian Oil Painting Catch Of The Day Trout Fish By John Bucknell Russell

18,240.00 SR

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This stunning Victorian oil painting by John Bucknell Russell captures the beauty of a "catch of the day" trout fish. Its intricate details and masterful brushstrokes exude a peaceful and serene atmosphere, making this painting the perfect addition to any art collection.
Subject study of a Trout fish, which has been freshly caught and is resting on the grassy bank verge by the Lock shore.
Oil on canvas with protective front glass cover.
The colors are so vibrant.
Signed J B Russell in black in the bottom corner by the known Scottish artist John Bucknell Russell.
Artist biography.
Russell John Bucknell 1819-1893 was Scottish born in Edinburgh and raised in Aberdeen, John Russell started his working life as a house painter. He did an altar piece painting for St Mary’s Chapel, Aberdeen and interiors for Haddon House and Kelly Castle.
He settled at Chambers where he had sporting commissions from the Duke of Richmond and Gordon and his friends who came to Castle Gordon for the hunting season. He also obtained commissions from Lord Lovato in Inverness.
Russell specialized in paintings of fish and fishing scenes. He was a skilled wood carver, making models of Spa salmon to the exact measurements of the originals. These were carved in the old laundry workshop of Castle Gordon and painted by his daughter. Several of his children became artists, and he exhibited regularly at the Royal Scottish Academy. This work may be ‘The Morning’s Sport’ exhibited at the RSA in 1863.
The record price for this artist at auction is $27,015 USD for SALMON ON THE BANKS OF THE DEE WITH BALMORAL IN THE DISTANCE, sold at Sotheby's Edinburgh in 2005.
For further information see Christie's, Mutualart & Art.
A fine example of his work.
Set in a traditional, stylish gilt frame.
Circa late Victorian 19th century
Such a delightful scene to the eye.
Highly sought after due to the collectible sporting nature of subject of such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back, ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
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Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Front painting surface in excellent overall order. Having various foxing staining to the canvas back. Set in fine original gilt frame which has general wear, scuffs, some chips, cracking and old repairs also over painting commensurate with usage & old age.
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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (48cm)
Wide (65.5cm)
Depth thickness of frame (4.5cm)