Antique British Riverside Cottage Sunset Oil

Updated September 10, 2026

Lot number185
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionESTATE OF JUDITH HARRISON ADDIS
DateSeptember 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction houseHeadley's Auctions
LocationWinchester, Virginia

Painting by Stanley Penn (Francis E. Jamieson, 1895–1950) An exceptional antique European oil on canvas landscape painting by listed British artist Stanley Penn. The artwork depicts an idyllic country cottage nestled on a marshy riverbank under a vibrant sunset sky. The scene is rich with atmospheric detail, featuring tall autumn trees, detailed cottage architecture, and soft light casting warm orange reflections across the winding water.Artist History:"Stanley Penn" is a well-documented pseudonym utilized by the highly prolific English painter Francis E. Jamieson (1895–1950). Early in his career, Jamieson was bound by an exclusive commercial contract to paint landscapes directly onto furniture for high-end shops. To sell his original artwork independently on the side without breaking his contract, he painted under more than 11 pseudonyms. He specifically used the name "Stanley Penn" to sign his popular thatched country cottages and tranquil English riverside scenes. The painting is signed "STANLEY PENN" in the lower-left corner. It is presented in its original, heavily textured, carved gilt wood frame with period gold distressing. Gilt frame, 10in x 19in.

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