OT Clark Octavius Clark Octavius Clark O.T. Clark Bristish painter of English Landscapes

Robert from New Brunswick, Canada has a small (11 x 15 inches) litho with a brass plate marked “Octavius Clark”. This picture has a gorgeous, elaborate frame. He purchased this at an estate auction.

A similar scene

O.T. Clark Bristish painter Octavius Thomas Clark


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O.T. CLARK Octavius Thomas Clark BRITISH ARTIST

Born in Hoxton, New Town (just north of London, England) December 21, 1850. His father was a painter as were two of his older brothers. At age 24 he married his wife Ellen (December 1874.) The 1881 census report describes him as a painter living in Islington, not far from Hoxton. Mr Clark and his wife had 13 children. His youngest son Stanley (born in 1887) also worked as an artist. Octavius T Clark lived in or around east London between 1887 to the time of his death in 1921, Romford in Essex.

Genealogy information supplied courtesy of Michael Clark, Rye, East Sussex England. Dec. 2007


	PLEASE NOTE: I’m just a fan, an owner of an OT Clark and not an art dealer. I receive a lot of emails asking how much a print or painting may be worth. It depends on exactly what you have and who is willing to pay for it. Printed pictures may range from free hand-me-downs, $20 junk store finds to thousands of dollars for professionally restored oil paintings. Ebay and Craigslist are good locations to place your picture up for sale.


	NEW BIOGRAPHY: click here for the new Essex Journal page with lots of information!


	A painting of English landscape was sold by a gallery for $4900.00 in 2003: oil on canvas of a large, extensive landscape signed by O.T. Clark. A painter of rural landscapes and cottages.

Paintings by OT Clark were probably set in the countryside of Essex and Kent. They usually consisted of trees, pasture, thatched cottages, pond or river bank, ducks and cows, figures walking a rural lane.

		eBay sellers: Please reference this site if your are using my text in your item description. Also, if you send me a photo of your sale painting I will add it to this site.


	The Popularity of “By A Country Lane”


	From an internet search: at PuzzleHistory.com Feb. 2004 "By a Country Lane" A puzzle by Tuco Puzzles (possibly 1939-1957) The poster writes: I believe I have the original painting that this puzzle was taken from - it measures 24 x 36 and it was framed by the Illinois Mounting Company - it has been in my family about 50 years - the signature is under the frame, but it does have a brass name plate with painting's name and artist - "O.T.CLARK". (Puzzle box shown at left; puzzle is only a portion of the entire painting.)

		Below is the full size print of the puzzle.



		Jody’s OT Clark “BY A COUNTRY LANE”

			with frame it measures 31.5 inches x 23.5


		This is my very own OT Clark lithograph. It has been hanging in my house for over 50 years.


			OT Clark signature


	I have received many emails from people who think they have the original “By A Country Lane” because the printing process was meant to deceive. There were mass produced canvas type “paintings” that were screenprinted in color then hand brushed with a clear glaze that makes the “painting” appear to have been hand painted. This is much the way the lesser quality Thomas Kinkade paintings are made in abundance today. A closer look at the “By A Country Lane” I viewed, in the Minneapolis home of Vicky, showed a tiny ‘LITHO IN USA’ mark in the lower left hand corner. I believe Vicky’s “BACL” was printed in the 1960’s. She picked it up at a neighbors estate sale. Below is a cropped photo of Vicky’s “painting,” still much enjoyed despite it’s lithograph mark. It is much greener in tone than most of the other “BACL” photos I have seen and slightly larger than my own lithograph.


		Many of the “By A Country Lane” prints were produced by the Goes Litho Company of Chicago, IL in the 1940’s into the 1960’s. Most are larger sofa sized wall paintings and the smallest I’ve been told of measured 5 x 8 inches. Most of them have the mark “© Goes G.P. 7199” in the lower left corner as shown below.


	March 10, 2011: Chris Goes of Goes Litho writes to tell me that his company purchased reproduction rights for “By A Country Lane” in 1938. The company made various image sizes to picture framers who would sell the prints through “5 & dime” stores such as Woolworths and Kresge. It was also used in calendars and puzzles.

October 2010: Betty writes that she has a “By A Country Lane” Goes Litho 7199 that was purchased by a friend at Georgia Art Supply in 1969 for $49.95. It has a beautiful, ornate frame but the original purchaser had an artist add some red paint to the thatched roof on the cottage partially shown on the far left and to the one on the right in the distance as well as some ground vegetation. Most unusual!

January 2011: Cathy of Essex, Iowa writes to say she rescued a “By A Country Lane” from the bird poo of an office at an old grain elevator. Her litho has an original and identical frame to mine. Now it hangs with pride in her home!

August 2011: Stanley in Manitoba, Canada says he’s had a By A Country Lane in the family since the late 1940’s.

September 2011: Wanda of Missouri emailed to say she picked up a By A Country Lane at a rummage sale for 50 cents.

March 2011: Sally Jane Clark Perrin, an artist living in Hertfordshire, England, is a great grand-niece of Octavius Clark. Her great grandfather, Samuel James Clark, was Octavius’ older brother and he was a painter also. Her great-great grandfather James L. Clark was also a painter. Octavius had two sons that were painters. There is a long line of artists in this talented family! The information in the Essex Journal pages were very helpful to her genealogy search.


	Other Paintings and Prints by Octavius T. Clark


			Newest Additions: September 2011


		From Mark and David in Michigan: An untitled scene that I am certain is York Cottage at Sandringham as shown at right, present day photographed by Timpami on Panoramio, and also shown as titled “A Room With A View”. There is also a painting named “The Batchelor Cottage” all variations on a theme of the manor house York Cottage on the Queens estate at Sandringham. Mark said his painting was an auction purchase and that it was a treat to see the photo of the actual place.




			“A Room With A View” by OT Clark


		~ FOR SALE ~



			“Warwick Castle” by OT Clark an alternate view of the scene at left

	Diane in East Sussex, England is offering her “Warwick Castle” painting for sale, at left. It measures 26" x 36". Please contact me at my email (near the top of the page) if you are seriously interested. I will pass along your inquiry to Diane.


	Additions: February 2011

			From Valerie of southern France

My new favorite owner submitted painting!

This painting is owned by Valerie H. of France, it has been in her families possession for over 70 years. Val’s painting is ALMOST identical to the one shown to its right. The only difference is the house structure. The bridge, creek, and trees are all the same. This must have been a favorite place of Mr Clark to paint. From the emails I receive and the pictures described there are more than several paintings that are nearly identical. Clark was a prolific painter, have yours appraised by a reputable curator to determine its authenticity.


		From Laurie of Johannesburg, South Africa

	Captain Laurie and his wife write to share that six OT Clark paintings were purchased from the Royal Academy of Art in London by a family member about 100 years ago. This lovely scene hangs in the family home in Johannesburg. The original owner, Miss Keeler, must have been a huge admirer of Mr Clarks work.


		Added January 2010 from Bill in London


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			artists signature, detail of title


	Bill inherited the painting above from his late father who acquired it in the 1920’s-1930’s. It is oil on wood, very large at nearly 5 by 3 feet. It is titled “Sonning Bridge and Church, Thames” and it’s dated 1894 just below the edge of the frame.


	Two similar images of the Sonning Bridge, Sonning, England: left an engraving from 1799 and right, a print by Angley from the mid 1800’s.


		added March 6, 2009 from Charles B. of England


	Click on the photo to see a large close up of this painting

Dec 2008: Charles B. of England sent me photos of his two OT Clark paintings. He acquired them from a friend who had them stored in an attic for 30 years. Charles had them professionally cleaned and the restorer has confirmed them as true OT Clark paintings. He said he has worked on OT Clark paintings in the past - these are the real thing! The painting above has “An English Homestead” written on the back edge in pencil, probably by the artist himself.

Dog lovers will be familiar with the farmers faithful dog, a border collie.


	Click on the photo to see a huge close up photo of this painting. Thank you Charles for high resolution pictures!


	The painting above is called “Sunshine After Rain” as written in pencil on the back.


			Added: Oct. 3, 2009 from the Rosalie B. of South Africa

		Purchased in 1910 from an auction house in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, it is in its beautiful original gold frame and is also titled “Sunshine After Rain” and is very similar to the one shown above. This is an original oil painting, certified by an art gallery. Thank you so much for sharing Rosalie! I had to edit it slightly because of the flash reflection. Find the differences.



		“A Country Path” by O. T. Clark sold by an auction house in 2008; similar to Sunshine After Rain


	May 2009, from Barry M. of Leicestershire England


	This little gouache painting was sold on eBay UK by Barry M. and the winner of the auction was OT Clark collector and great-granddaughter of the artist, Marcia B. of Somerset, England. Marcia has other paintings shown further below on this page. This painting is 5 by 13 inches, on paper, the artists signature is hidden under the green mat on the bottom. It is not titled. Barry tells me he found this little gem “in a junk shop.” Keep your eyes open if you wander the antiques or vintage shops in England - a prized O.T. Clark could be hiding there!


		May 2009, from Cathy D. of Canada:


	Click on the photo to see a large close up picture

This aged, sepia print is titled “On The Dart” referring to the River Dart of Southern England. My guess is that it may be from the area near the towns of Totnes or Buckfastleigh as the river is narrower to the north, it then winds southward to the English Channel. If you have this picture or more information about it please contact me. Cathy would like to know more about it.


	Added June 6, 2008, owned by Marcia B. of England



	This is Marcia’s 6.5 x 9.5 inch gouache painting and is believed to be an early work by Mr Clark



	The artists signature is on the right in the trees and is partially covered by the frame


	Submitted by Marcia B. of Somerset, England, this live appearance poster is not dated


	Added April 27, 2008, owned by Marcia B. of England


		Notice the distinctive prominence of the trees in the paintings and pictures shown on this page.

	Click here or on the photo to see a large close up of this painting


	This painting was purchased through a British auction house by Marcia, great-granddaughter of OT Clark. I had to alter it a little to minimize the reflection of the cameras flash lighting.


		Addition: Sept 2008 owned by Ruby M.


	These 2 paintings accompanied Ruby’s grandfather when he left England for Canada in the late 1800’s. Because of the lack of detail, to me, these paintings appear to be unfinished works or are perhaps older than most of the others shown here. That is strictly my opinion.


	Enlargement of the artists signature in the lower left corner

OTClark emails received:

January 2011: Mary of Canada writes and sends a photograph of a painting purchased in Norfolk, England in 1996. It’s signed as OT Clark but its house is more contemporary. Perhaps this is a very late work of Mr Clark.

July 19, 2009: Mary Ann from Maryland writes that she purchased a framed “By A Country Lane” at a garage sale for $1.00 in Smithsburg, MD. The print is stamped Mallard Frame Inc. in Lumpkin, Georgia.

July 2009: Ivan from Maryland writes to say he purchased a small framed print of “By A Country Lane” at an auction and found this site via Google search. The 5 x 8 inch print says in the lower left corner “G P 7192, Lithg in U S A “

May 2009: Cathy D. from Canada sends me photos of her “On The Dart” print.

February 2009: Bonnie from Ontario Canada writes that her husband purchased a “By A Country Lane” framed lithograph from a local flea market for $10.00. She says it’s in beautiful condition, despite it’s unflattering, contemporary frame. “By A Country Lane” shows a tiny 'G.P. 7199 LITHO IN USA’ mark in the lower left hand corner.

December 2008: Charles B. of England has two O.T. Clark oil painting which he received as a gift from a friend.

November 2008: Vicky K. of South Minneapolis writes to say she purchased her OT Clark reprouction “By A Country Lane” at an estate sale.

September 7, 2008: A new photo submitted by Ruby M. of British Columbia, Canada, my first “Friend of O.T. Clark.” I also received a photo and email from the Vaughn’s of North Carolina. The list of emails and photos keep growing!

August 28, 2008: email and photo received from the Allen family of England of their prized OT Clark.

June 6, 2008: An email received from D. and V. Snyder saying they have a “By A Country Lane” lithograph. “It hung in my grandmother's living room and when she died I got it because I enjoyed the scene.”

June 2, 2008: More photos submitted by Marcia

April 27, 2008 - OT Clarks great-granddaughter, Marcia, writes me to share her memories of having OT Clark paintings in her childhood home. She recently purchased her own at an art auction in Surrey, England (shown above) and also has a small watercolor of a cottage near a creek with a bridge over it, 2 swans in the water. She also has a lithograph of “By A Country Lane.”

March 15, 2008 - Tami writes on behalf of a friend who has a painting of “By A Country Lane.” It appears to be a 1960’s era reproduction.

March 9, 2008 - Chris P. of Arkansas writes to say a print of “By A Country Lane” had hung at her aunts home for over 50 years. She now has it displayed in her home. She also sent me a photo of her as a very small girl with the OT Clark print on the wall behind her.

March 5, 2008 - Amelia writes me to say she has a painting signed OT Clark titled “Ye Olde Forest Gate.” Shown at right, it depicts a person at a cross-arm gate, a gravel road leading into a property surrounded by a picket fence, a gate house and a country manor to the right side. There are chickens on the road, lots of shubbery and trees. This painting has been sold.

March 4, 2008 - Gordie writes to say he has “By A Country Lane” and another unsigned print that could be attributed to OT Clark.

Feb 27, 2008 - J.W. writes to say she has “By A Country Lane”

Feb 25, 2008 - Stephen in Austria writes to say his family has had 2 OTC oil paintings at their home in England for many years.



		“A Country Scene” by OT Clark


“A Shepherd With His Flock On Riverside Track” by Octavius T. Clark


	This is Amelia’s “Ye Olde Forest Gate” by O.T. Clark

Nov 28, 2007 - from Deborah in Georgia who also has “By A Country Lane” inherited from her parents who purchased it at an art gallery in the 1940’s

Nov 21, 2007 - Email received from Michael in England, great grandson of OT Clark

Oct 10, 2007 - Amber writes to say her grandmother has a “By A Country Lane”

Oct 15, 2007 - Gary from California writes to say his parents had “By A Country Lane” in their home for over 60 years.

June 19, 2007 - Ruby writes to say she has a pair of OT Clark pictures



				“Cottage Lane” by O.T. Clark


			“Country Landscape” by OT Clark


	Country Scene with Figure Walking A Lane by OT Clark


“A Wooded Landscape” by OT Clark


		“Reeds In A River” by OT Clark



	“The Water Mill” by O.T. Clark


		”Overlooking The River” by O.T. Clark

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