Nova Scotia Coastal Painting | “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy” Signed Guy | Oil on Panel | 20th Century

Provenance & Ownership History
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Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, in its Discovery Art auction of May 9, 2024, as Lot 2. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Original oil on panel painting depicting the rugged coastline of Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, with impressionistic brushwork, vibrant skies, and coastal landscape; framed in a gold wooden frame, signed in lower right by artist “Guy.”
Nova Scotia Coastal Painting | “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy” Signed Guy | Oil on Panel | 20th Century
Black Rock, Bay of Fundy oil painting in an ornate gold-toned frame, depicting trees beneath a pink and yellow sky.
Nova Scotia landscape with textured brushwork, blue-green trees and a softly coloured coastal horizon.
Framed oil on panel depicting Black Rock near Truro, with a grassy foreground and distant water.
Canadian maritime landscape painting with warm sky colours and expressive green, blue and ochre brushstrokes.
Ornate gold-toned frame surrounding an impressionistic Bay of Fundy landscape.
Painting’s reverse showing the panel backing, frame fittings and hanging wire.
Handwritten inscription identifying “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, near Truro, N.S.”
Artist’s signature within the painting’s textured foreground, with the surname indistinct.
  • Original oil on panel painting depicting the rugged coastline of Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, with impressionistic brushwork, vibrant skies, and coastal landscape; framed in a gold wooden frame, signed in lower right by artist “Guy.”
  • Nova Scotia Coastal Painting | “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy” Signed Guy | Oil on Panel | 20th Century
  • Black Rock, Bay of Fundy oil painting in an ornate gold-toned frame, depicting trees beneath a pink and yellow sky.
  • Nova Scotia landscape with textured brushwork, blue-green trees and a softly coloured coastal horizon.
  • Framed oil on panel depicting Black Rock near Truro, with a grassy foreground and distant water.
  • Canadian maritime landscape painting with warm sky colours and expressive green, blue and ochre brushstrokes.
  • Ornate gold-toned frame surrounding an impressionistic Bay of Fundy landscape.
  • Painting’s reverse showing the panel backing, frame fittings and hanging wire.
  • Handwritten inscription identifying “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, near Truro, N.S.”
  • Artist’s signature within the painting’s textured foreground, with the surname indistinct.
Original oil on panel painting depicting the rugged coastline of Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, with impressionistic brushwork, vibrant skies, and coastal landscape; framed in a gold wooden frame, signed in lower right by artist “Guy.”
Nova Scotia Coastal Painting | “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy” Signed Guy | Oil on Panel | 20th Century
Black Rock, Bay of Fundy oil painting in an ornate gold-toned frame, depicting trees beneath a pink and yellow sky.
Nova Scotia landscape with textured brushwork, blue-green trees and a softly coloured coastal horizon.
Framed oil on panel depicting Black Rock near Truro, with a grassy foreground and distant water.
Canadian maritime landscape painting with warm sky colours and expressive green, blue and ochre brushstrokes.
Ornate gold-toned frame surrounding an impressionistic Bay of Fundy landscape.
Painting’s reverse showing the panel backing, frame fittings and hanging wire.
Handwritten inscription identifying “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy, near Truro, N.S.”
Artist’s signature within the painting’s textured foreground, with the surname indistinct.
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Nova Scotia Coastal Painting | “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy” Signed Guy | Oil on Panel | 20th Century

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Material: Oil on panel
Period: 20th Century

Description

This original oil on panel painting, titled “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy Near Truro, N.S.”, captures the rugged beauty of Nova Scotia’s renowned Bay of Fundy coastline. Signed in the lower right by the artist “Guy” (surname indistinct), the work portrays the dramatic rock formations and sweeping tidal landscape associated with the region. Executed in an impressionistic style, the composition emphasizes shifting light, atmospheric color, and the tranquil yet powerful character of the maritime environment.

Features

- Signed in lower right by artist “Guy” (surname unclear)

- Impressionistic brushwork emphasizing texture and atmosphere

- Oil on panel with rich tonal depth

- Depicts Black Rock near Truro on the Bay of Fundy

- Natural color palette reflecting the maritime landscape

Cultural Significance

The Bay of Fundy, known for the world’s highest tidal range, has long inspired Canadian landscape painters. Artists drawn to Nova Scotia’s coastline sought to capture the dramatic interplay of land, sea, and light. Paintings such as this reflect the broader tradition of Canadian maritime landscape art, documenting both the region’s natural beauty and its cultural identity tied to the Atlantic coast.

Condition

Excellent overall condition with well-preserved surface detail and color. The panel remains stable and the signature intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 10 in
Width: 12 in

Age (Approximate)

75–125 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, in its Discovery Art auction of May 9, 2024, as Lot 2. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Material: Oil on panel
Period: 20th Century

Description

This original oil on panel painting, titled “Black Rock, Bay of Fundy Near Truro, N.S.”, captures the rugged beauty of Nova Scotia’s renowned Bay of Fundy coastline. Signed in the lower right by the artist “Guy” (surname indistinct), the work portrays the dramatic rock formations and sweeping tidal landscape associated with the region. Executed in an impressionistic style, the composition emphasizes shifting light, atmospheric color, and the tranquil yet powerful character of the maritime environment.

Features

- Signed in lower right by artist “Guy” (surname unclear)

- Impressionistic brushwork emphasizing texture and atmosphere

- Oil on panel with rich tonal depth

- Depicts Black Rock near Truro on the Bay of Fundy

- Natural color palette reflecting the maritime landscape

Cultural Significance

The Bay of Fundy, known for the world’s highest tidal range, has long inspired Canadian landscape painters. Artists drawn to Nova Scotia’s coastline sought to capture the dramatic interplay of land, sea, and light. Paintings such as this reflect the broader tradition of Canadian maritime landscape art, documenting both the region’s natural beauty and its cultural identity tied to the Atlantic coast.

Condition

Excellent overall condition with well-preserved surface detail and color. The panel remains stable and the signature intact.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 10 in
Width: 12 in

Age (Approximate)

75–125 years old

Provenance 

Offered by Waddington’s Auctioneers, Toronto, in its Discovery Art auction of May 9, 2024, as Lot 2. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Discover Canadian maritime art at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Browse our Collection of Historical Art, Rare Paintings & Collectibles

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