R. Andrews River Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting

Updated September 19, 2026

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Lot number108
Estimate200.00 - 300.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionSEPTEMBER AUCTION
DateSeptember 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Auction houseBig Shanty Auction
LocationMarietta, Georgia

luminous pastoral river landscape captures the warmth of a setting sun as it reflects across calm water, drawing the eye toward a picturesque village dominated by a tall church tower in the distance. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition is enriched with mature trees framing the foreground, a winding riverside path, softly modeled clouds, and warm touches of autumn color throughout the foliage, while the broad reflective waterway creates a strong sense of depth and atmosphere. Signed “R. Andrews” in gold at the lower right. The work appears consistent with an early-to-mid 20th century decorative landscape tradition; while artists named R. Andrews are recorded, the signature alone does not permit a confident attribution to a particular listed artist. The painting is housed in a substantial dark wood-tone frame with gilt and distressed decorative moldings. The canvas shows scattered surface wear and areas of paint loss/flaking, particularly visible in the sky, while the frame exhibits extensive intentional-style distressing along with additional age-related scuffs, scratches, rubbing, and finish loss. Measures 19.5"H x 23.5"W and 31.25"H x 34.5"W with frame.

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