Lot 68: SAMUEL LAWSON BOOTH (1836-1928) FLY FISHING

Large Oil on Canvas Fly Fisherman Landscape by Samuel Lawson Booth (British, 1836-1928). The oil is signed and dated 'S L Booth. R.C.A. 1910 lower right. The painting depicts a fly fisherman and river landscape. The Painting is in a antique gilt wood carved frame. There are 3 patches / repairs to this oil and the center patch one is in need of a better restoration. Measures in frame 32"x24"x3". Stretcher 24"x16". Weight 12 pds 6 oz. Samuel Lawson Booth was an accomplished English painter whose works were exhibited many times in the Royal Cambrian Academy. He was born in Leeds and was an art teacher at the Leeds School of Art, then Art Master at the Technical College in Bradford and the Art School in Wigan. He lived most of his working life in Southport, where he was Mayor, an Alderman and a Justice of the Peace. In 1902 he visited Egypt and the Holy Land and on his return exhibited the paintings made during his tour by royal command of King Edward VII such as Jerusalem the Golden, The Holy City, Evening lights, View of Jerusalem, Valley of Josaphat in Palestine amongst others. He subsequently received His Majesty’s thanks and compliments and was presented to the King.

There are 3 patches / repairs to this oil and the center patch one is in need of a better restoration. chips to frame corners.