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Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.
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Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: Frank (Frederick) William Scarborough (1860-1939).

Title: ''Shipping, The Upper Pool, Thames, London''.

Signed and Inscribed. Circa 1900. Watercolour.

Size: 9 1/4''x 13 1/4''. Framed size: 18 1/2''x 22 1/2''.

See SA 1105971for the pair to this painting.

Now cleaned and framed.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

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Frederick William Scarborough (1860-1939)

Frederick William Scarborough (also Frank William Scarborough) was a British artist who specialised in marine, coastal, harbour, river and shipping scenes, usually in watercolour. He often painted scenes of London shipping on the Thames.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Frank Scarborough Marine Watercolour to the 1900s.

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Description
Artist: Frank (Frederick) William Scarborough (1860-1939).

Title: ''Shipping, The Upper Pool, Thames, London''.

Signed and Inscribed. Circa 1900. Watercolour.

Size: 9 1/4''x 13 1/4''. Framed size: 18 1/2''x 22 1/2''.

fig 1. An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.
fig 1. Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.

See SA 1105971for the pair to this painting.

Now cleaned and framed.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

fig 2. An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.
fig 2. Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.

Tel: 01677 424830 Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Website: wgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

Frederick William Scarborough (1860-1939)

Frederick William Scarborough (also Frank William Scarborough) was a British artist who specialised in marine, coastal, harbour, river and shipping scenes, usually in watercolour.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He often painted scenes of London shipping on the Thames.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Frank Scarborough Marine Watercolour to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1105979
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wgp
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.
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Archive I An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.

Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.

Archive II An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky. View II
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Archive IV An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky. View IV
Archive V An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky. View V
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An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.
Frank W. Scarborough "Upper Pool, London" Marine Watercolour.
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An atmospheric antique watercolour painting depicting steamships and tugboats docked along the River Thames under a hazy sepia sky.
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Authenticity is indicated by contemporary artist signatures, historic inscriptions detailing specific locations, period-correct paper watermarks, and natural age-related toning or light foxing on the paper surface.

Nautical watercolours integrate well above mantels or sideboards in traditional studies and libraries. Pairing moody, tonal works with dark wood furniture, brass accents, and structured framing creates a balanced visual focal point.

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