English school

A charming early 20th-century oil on canvas depicting three musicians performing together, with a violinist, cellist and flautist in a lively interior scene.

The composition is based on the well-known Pears advertising print “A Lively Measure”, capturing the theatrical and humorous character associated with period British advertising imagery.

The painting is unsigned and presented in an impressive re-gilded hollow gilt frame, which complements the subject beautifully and gives the piece a striking traditional appearance.

A decorative and characterful painting that would make an excellent addition to a collection of British art, advertising-related artwork, musical subjects or early 20th-century paintings.

Dimensions

* Overall framed size: 60 × 56 cm

6 × 22.0 inches

* Painting/image size: 45 × 30 cm

7 × 11.8 inches

Frame

Original period-style hollow gilt frame, subsequently re-gilded. The frame is included as part of the presentation and shows signs of age and use consistent with its period.

Condition

The painting is in antique/used condition, with age-related surface marks, craquelure and signs of its history. The canvas and paint surface should be examined carefully through the photographs. The impressive gilt frame has been re-gilded and may retain minor imperfections and evidence of age.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

A very attractive decorative early 20th-century British oil with an interesting connection to Pears advertising imagery.