Signed oil painting on stretched canvas depicting mallard ducks in flight over a quiet marshland landscape, with tall grasses, reflective water, colorful autumn foliage, and a dramatically leaning birch tree. The scene has a classic sporting and waterfowl art aesthetic with soft atmospheric colors and detailed brushwork throughout.
Signed “R. Burton” in the lower left corner. The work is painted on stretched canvas over a wooden stretcher framework. Based on the style and presentation, it has the look of a vintage decorative wildlife painting, though the artist and exact age have not been independently authenticated.
Measures approximately 20” x 24”.
Pre-owned condition with age-related wear throughout. There are scattered scratches, scuffs, small areas of paint loss, surface marks, and edge/corner wear, including more noticeable wear along portions of the upper and outer edges. Reverse shows age and wear to the backing and stretcher assembly. Overall, the primary waterfowl and marsh scene remains attractive and displays well.
A decorative sporting art piece well suited for a hunting lodge, cabin, lake house, den, office, or waterfowl collection.
Please review photos carefully for condition and details. Sold as pictured.