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Edwardian Watercolour Port D’ostende Bruges by Gh Thompson 1916
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Edwardian Watercolour Port D’ostende Bruges by Gh Thompson 1916

1900 - 1920
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An atmospheric Edwardian World War I watercolour of the Porte d’Ostende, Bruges, Belgium by artist Gabriel H Thompson (1861-1931). The picture is signed bottom left and dated 1916. The title is inscribed bottom right. Painted in a rich warm watercolour palette, the picture of the gate through which retreating troops marched in 1914 is full of atmosphere and history. The reverse of the picture is inscribed “The Gate through which the Belgian Troops passed in their retreat to Ostende after the fall of Antwerp. Oct 1914”, written in the same hand as the artist’s signature. Glazed and still in its original gilt swept frame.

Image dimensions: 29cm wide 24cm high

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 08279048
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Signed and dated lower left in reddish-brown ink: 1916.
Handwritten note on the backing paper: refers to wartime events of October 1914.
Toning and faint spotting across the paper: over a century of natural ageing.
Gilding on the moulded frame: gentle rubbing through along the exposed edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1039864
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An atmospheric Edwardian World War I watercolour of the Porte d’Ostende, Bruges, Belgium by artist Gabriel H Thompson (1861-1931). The picture is signed bottom left and dated 1916. The title is inscribed bottom right.
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Painted in a rich warm watercolour palette, the picture of the gate through which retreating troops marched in 1914 is full of atmosphere and history.
Aramis Antiques

The reverse of the picture is inscribed “The Gate through which the Belgian Troops passed in their retreat to Ostende after the fall of Antwerp. Oct 1914”, written in the same hand as the artist’s signature. Glazed and still in its original gilt swept frame.

Image dimensions: 29cm wide 24cm high

Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated this Edwardian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08279048
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Signed and dated lower left in reddish-brown ink: 1916.
Handwritten note on the backing paper: refers to wartime events of October 1914.
Toning and faint spotting across the paper: over a century of natural ageing.
Gilding on the moulded frame: gentle rubbing through along the exposed edges.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
46.5cm (18.31")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1039864
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A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones.
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Archive I A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones.

Edwardian Watercolour Port D’ostende Bruges by Gh Thompson 1916

Archive II A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View II
Archive III A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View III
Archive IV A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View IV
Archive V A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View V
Archive VI A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View VI
Archive VII A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View VII
Archive VIII A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View VIII
Archive IX A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View IX
Archive X A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View X
Archive XI A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View XI
Archive XII A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones. View XII
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A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones.
Edwardian watercolour Port d’Ostende Bruges by GH Thompson 1916
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A framed Edwardian watercolour painting depicting the historic Porte dOstende gate and bridge in Bruges rendered in muted tones.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilt moulding frame, Architectural landscape, Translucent colour wash, Artist signature
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 46.5 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian watercolour painting depicts the historic Porte d’Ostende gate and bridge in Bruges, rendered in translucent colour washes with muted tones. Signed by artist Gabriel H Thompson in the bottom left, dated 1916, and inscribed with the title in the bottom right, the artwork is presented behind glass within a swept gilt wooden frame finished in gold. Signs of age include minor surface wear and subtle ageing to the frame. The piece measures 46.5 cm wide, 40 cm high, and 4 cm deep. Suitable for hanging above a sideboard in an English country house setting, the painting brings traditional architectural charm to a living room, hallway, or study. The artwork introduces historical character to interior spaces while complementing existing period decor through its warm palette and detailed architectural landscape motif.

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Early 20th-century British watercolour landscapes frequently incorporate translucent washes, subtle tonal variations, and structured architectural perspectives influenced by classical topographical traditions.

Watercolour paintings consist of water-soluble pigment binding agents applied directly to heavy rag paper, typically presented behind protective glass within a carved wood or gilt frame.

Authentic period pieces feature period-appropriate artists signatures, original mounting materials, gentle paper toning, and fluid brushwork distinct from modern photomechanical prints.

Framed antique watercolours work well positioned above a console table, integrated into an eclectic gallery wall, or hung on neutral painted walls to provide historic texture.

Display watercolour artworks away from direct sunlight and damp environments, utilising acid-free backing board and UV-filtering glass to prevent fading and paper degradation.
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