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Lot 98: John Knox (Scottish, 1778-1845) "Cattle on a Wooded Lane" Oil on Canvas
2026-11-07T15:00:00Z
Start price: $200
Estimated price: $800 - $1,200
Lot 98:
John Knox (Scottish, 1778-1845) "Cattle on a Wooded Lane" Oil on Canvas
Description
Early 19th century British pastoral landscape attributed to John Knox, Scottish, 1778-1845) captures the romanticized, serene essence of the rural life during Georgian era. The composition features a small herd of cattle being driven down a muddy, sun-dappled country lane, passing a ivy-clad rustic cottage nestled beneath a dense, atmospheric canopy of mature oak trees. The artist deftly utilizes a soft, hazy light filtering through the background foliage to create a rich sense of depth and peaceful tranquility. This specific thematic blending of livestock, rural architecture, and lush woodlands was incredibly popular genre of the period. championed NY Scottish Master John Knox and his contemporaries who sought to document the changing British countryside. Signed in black in lower right corner which appears to read Knox along with name plate reading Knox on lower frame.ÊThe work is housed in a highly ornate period correct giltwood and composition scooped "cove" frame, creating a strong three-dimensional shadow box effect, featuring highÊrelief cartouches, sweeping acanthus leaves and shell like flourishes. Measuring approx. 36.25" tall by 31.75" wide by 3.75" deep. In good age appropriate condition with areas of losses to frame scrollwork and gilt, see photos.
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