On offer is a framed British shopfront painting signed D Tidmarsh, although the signature is worn and partly obscured. From the appearance of the signature, the subject matter and the 20 by 15 inch image size, we believe this may be a work by Roy Tidmarsh. The painting has not been authenticated and the attribution is offered as our opinion only, allowing the buyer to examine the signature and make their own judgement.

The scene depicts two boys standing outside the shop of A. Hunter, looking into a window filled with goods and period advertising. Signs including lamp oil advertising form an important part of the composition, making the painting interesting not only as a figurative work but also as a record of historic commercial advertising and everyday street life.

The composition is based on a historic photograph by Samuel Coulthurst showing the same A. Hunter shopfront and two children standing outside. This gives the painting an added social history element, effectively capturing a snapshot of an earlier way of life, with the shopfront, products, advertising and children all reflecting the character of the period.

The painting is presented in an ornate gilt frame and is in good condition.

Key Features

British figurative shopfront painting.

Visible signature reads D Tidmarsh.

Signature is worn and partly obscured.

We believe it may be by Roy Tidmarsh but it has not been authenticated.

Buyer can make their own assessment of the signature and attribution.

Historic A. Hunter shopfront subject.

Includes period commercial advertising and shop signage.

Based on a historic photograph by Samuel Coulthurst.

Interesting record of everyday social history and older street life.

Good condition.

Image measures 20 by 15 inches.

Frame measures 23 by 18.5 inches.

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Stock code 190926