Country Homes Antiques Scotland est 1985

 HARRY FIDLER, R.B.A., R.O.I. (1856-1935) Oil on board

Children guiding a horse towing a canal barge.

 HARRY FIDLER, R.B.A., R.O.I. (1856-1935) Charming painting of two children and horse towing a canal barge. He frequently included farm animals and especially working horses in his paintings with a heavy style.^[3] He often used poor quality canvas and inadequate ground which means that his work can require early restoration. Joined the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Society of British Artists. Fidler successfully exhibited several large canvases at the Royal Academy.^[1]

Harry Fidler died at Stoke near Andover in 1935. He has paintings in several public collections including Derby Museum, the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery,^[5] Watford Museum, the Smith Art Gallery at Brighouse and the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool. Harry and his wife Laura^[6] have paintings at Cartwright Hall, the art gallery in Bradford.^[2] Laura Fidler died in 1936 and her work has on occasion been wrongly attributed to her husband.^[7]

Condition; The overall condition is very good although could use a clean.

At Auction

Lot 67: Harry Fidler – Harvesting

Estimate: R30,000 – R50,000

Description: Harry Fidler Harvesting engraved with the artist’s name and the title on a plaque adhered to the frame oil on board 98,5 by 114,5cm

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Lot 73: HARRY FIDLER (1856-1935) Ploughing a Field signed

Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

Description: HARRY FIDLER (1856-1935) Ploughing a Field signed ‘Fidler’ (lower right) oil on canvas 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in

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Lot 102: HARRY FIDLER (BRITISH, 1856-1935) – A cartload of hurdles

Estimate: £1,200 – £1,800

Description: HARRY FIDLER (BRITISH, 1856-1935) A cartload of hurdles signed ‘HARRY FIDLER’ (lower right) oil on panel 26.6 x 35.5cm (10 1/2 x 14in)

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Lot 107: HARRY FIDLER (BRITISH, 1856-1935) – A farmhand and carthorse beside a hayrick

Estimate: £1,500 – £2,000

Description: HARRY FIDLER (BRITISH, 1856-1935) A farmhand and carthorse beside a hayrick signed ‘H.FIDLER’ (lower right) oil on canvas 45.7 x 55.9cm (18 x 22in).

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Lot 54: Harry Fiddler (1856-1935) Harvesters Oil on canvas

Estimate: £4,000 – £6,000

Description: Harry Fiddler (1856-1935) Harvesters Oil on canvas Signed 14 x 13.5

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Lot 182: Harry Fidler (British, 1856-1935)

Description: Harry Fidler (British, 1856-1935) Farmer leading cart horses, 26.5 x 36.5cm and 31.5 x 35.5

Estimate: R30,000- R 50,000