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John Abernethy Lynas-gray Watercolour ‘ Cottage by the Sea ‘
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John Abernethy Lynas-gray Watercolour ‘ Cottage by the Sea ‘

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 April 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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John Abernethy Lynas-Gray born 1869.Landscape,figure and genre painter born October,Cheshire.Studied Liverpool and London.Exhibited 1897-1928 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,RI,RCA and elsewhere.This is a particularly large and fine example of the artists work ,of exhibition quality ,housed in its original swept gilt frame. ‘ Cottage by the Sea ‘signed watercolour,image size 50x74.5 cms, framed size 76x101 cms

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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SA1089082
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John Abernethy Lynas-Gray born 1869.Landscape,figure and genre painter born October,Cheshire.Studied Liverpool and London.Exhibited 1897-1928 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,RI,RCA and elsewhere.
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This is a particularly large and fine example of the artists work ,of exhibition quality ,housed in its original swept gilt frame.
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘ Cottage by the Sea ‘signed watercolour,image size 50x74.5 cms, framed size 76x101 cms

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1089082
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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An antique watercolour painting depicting a thatched cottage by the sea with figures and animals along a pathway. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a thatched cottage by the sea with figures and animals along a pathway. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Abernethy Lynas-gray Watercolour ‘ Cottage by the Sea ‘

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting a thatched cottage by the sea with figures and animals along a pathway. View II
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Graham Reed Fine Art

Graham Reed Fine Art
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a thatched cottage by the sea with figures and animals along a pathway.
JOHN ABERNETHY LYNAS-GRAY WATERCOLOUR ‘ COTTAGE BY THE SEA ‘
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a thatched cottage by the sea with figures and animals along a pathway.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Traditional
  • Material[Watercolour pigment, Paper]
  • ColourMuted Multicolour
  • MotifsThatched cottage, Coastal landscape, Human figures, Animals
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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British watercolour painting developed into a prominent national school during the 18th and 19th centuries, celebrated for capturing atmospheric landscapes, coastal scenes, and rural life with translucent washes of pigment.

These works were traditionally executed using finely ground pigments bound with water-soluble gum arabic, applied onto handmade rag paper or watercolour board using sable or hog-hair brushes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the papers watermark and texture, observing the natural ageing and fading of the pigments, checking for artist signatures, and inspecting the framing materials and backboards for historical integrity.

An antique watercolour can be hung within a minimalist neutral gallery wall using conservation-grade framing to provide a sophisticated contrast between historic charm and modern aesthetic simplicity.

Watercolours must be protected from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation, and they should always be framed behind UV-filtering glass.
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