Bit of a long shot - anyone ID an Artist?

[Malcster]

Hi Guys,

Bit of a long shot here, but I had this painting left to me by my grandmother. No idea who painted it, or where the landscape is, other than that it is Scottish.

Looks like the signature is possibly "M. MacDonald" with a year of 1902?







I doubt it will be worth anything, and wouldn't sell it if it was. I just like the scene, and wanted to know a little more about it.

The label on the back of the frame is quite nice, I love the phone number of the gallery (top left)...



I guess it's likely just a novices work?

I am tempted to remove it from the frame, and see if there's anything on the back of it, though I would worry about damaging it.

Really no idea about it, or where to ask. The frame is quite badly damaged too.

Actually, looking again, I'm not even sure if the signature is M MacDonald? It's rather difficult to distinguish.

[Malcster]

Bloody hell!

Didn't expect such a response, thanks a lot!

Yes, appologies for the shocking camera-phone pics.

I'll follow up those leads. Might try that Bonhams appriasal and see what they reckon.

Will keep you all posted!