'Mallard at Sunset' Original Oil on Canvas

A stunning oil on canvas by British artist Bailey, capturing a vivid sunset scene with a lone mallard duck in flight over a tranquil lake. The landscape is framed by slender autumnal trees and distant rolling hills, bathed in warm golden light that reflects softly on the water’s surface. The painting is signed Bailey in the lower right corner.

This piece comes from a private UK collection and is framed in the same ornate giltwood frame with a linen-lined slip as its matching companion, making them ideal for symmetrical display. The frame measures 12.5" high by 10.5" wide.

Bailey is known for his traditional wildlife landscapes, particularly scenes featuring ducks and rural lakesides. His work, popular throughout the 1970s–1990s, has appeared in English country homes and private collections, appreciated for its nostalgic tone, fine brushwork, and decorative appeal.

Possibly by Wilfred Bailey (1926–1991), a British painter known for traditional landscapes, though the signature cannot be definitively confirmed.

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Signed: Yes, lower right. Signed Bailey

• Frame size: 12.5" x 10.5"

• Provenance: Private UK collection

• Condition: Good. Has had a previous repair to the frame.

• Additional Info: This painting forms a closely matched pair with another Bailey landscape currently available for sale at Biographie.

A timeless, atmospheric piece that brings warmth and character to any room—particularly well suited for lovers of British wildlife art, traditional interiors, or curated country-style collections.