British school

A striking British School, 20th Century sporting painting entitled “The Escape of the Mallard Drake.”

Executed in oil on canvas laid/over board, the work depicts a lively traditional hunting scene with a group of gundogs at the water’s edge, alert to a mallard drake escaping above the reeds. The composition has wonderful movement and atmosphere, with the dogs portrayed against a muted wetland landscape.

Presented in an impressive decorative gilt frame with cream inner slip, giving the painting a substantial and highly decorative appearance.

A particularly appealing piece for collectors of British sporting art, hunting paintings, gundog and canine art, country house interiors and traditional animal paintings.

Measurements

Overall framed size:

61 × 71 cm

Approx. 24.0 × 28.0 inches

Actual artwork size:

37 × 47 cm

Approx. 14.6 × 18.5 inches

Condition

The painting is in good vintage condition overall, with age-related wear and marks consistent with its period. The decorative frame also shows some signs of age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

The frame is included as shown and should be considered complimentary to the artwork.