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Edward Kington Brice Watercolour of Runswick Bay Interest ‘ His Mark’
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Edward Kington Brice Watercolour of Runswick Bay Interest ‘ His Mark’

19th century
Sold 4 August 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Edward Kington Brice RBSA born 1860.Painter of figure subjects and genre.Born at Edgbaston,Birmingham.Studied at the Birmingham School of Art.Exhibited ‘ What is it?’ At the RA,1893 from a Manchester address.Also exhibited in the provinces,especially at the Royal Society ,Birmingham where he showed 43 works .Elected RBSA,1920. This sensitively painted watercolour shows a fisherman painting a float ,numbered ‘4 Runswick’.The model Rob Hutton may well be the Rob Hutton recorded as being born in Runswick 1814 and who died in nearby Middlesborough in 1889. In the late 1880s,Runswick Bay was the site of an art colony and was much painted by the Staithes School of Artists which included the well known artists Laura Knight ,Mark Senior and Frederick William Jackson. ‘ ‘His Mark ‘ signed watercolour,image size 55x38cms,framed size 74.5x57cms.Inscribed verso ‘His Mark -Model Rob Hutton Runswick’

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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edward Kington Brice Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115167
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Edward Kington Brice RBSA born 1860.Painter of figure subjects and genre.Born at Edgbaston,Birmingham.Studied at the Birmingham School of Art.Exhibited ‘ What is it?’ At the RA,1893 from a Manchester address.
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Also exhibited in the provinces,especially at the Royal Society ,Birmingham where he showed 43 works.
Graham Reed Fine Art

.Elected RBSA,1920. This sensitively painted watercolour shows a fisherman painting a float ,numbered ‘4 Runswick’.The model Rob Hutton may well be the Rob Hutton recorded as being born in Runswick 1814 and who died in nearby Middlesborough in 1889. In the late 1880s,Runswick Bay was the site of an art colony and was much painted by the Staithes School of Artists which included the well known artists Laura Knight ,Mark Senior and Frederick William Jackson. ‘ ‘His Mark ‘ signed watercolour,image size 55x38cms,framed size 74.5x57cms.Inscribed verso ‘His Mark -Model Rob Hutton Runswick’

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edward Kington Brice Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Height
74.5cm (29.33")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115167
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 an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edward Kington Brice Watercolour of Runswick Bay Interest ‘ His Mark’

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour painting depicting an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice. View III
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An antique watercolour painting depicting an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice.
EDWARD KINGTON BRICE WATERCOLOUR OF RUNSWICK BAY INTEREST ‘ HIS MARK’
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An antique watercolour painting depicting an elderly fisherman marking a blue buoy, signed by E. Kington Brice.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBritish School
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Wood frame, Glass
  • ColourBrown and Blue
  • MotifsFigurative portrait, Maritime subject, Detailed brushwork
  • SizeH 74.5 cm (29 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

British watercolour painting during this period often focused on realism, maritime life, and local characters, capturing the daily routines and coastal heritage of fishing communities with careful detail and atmospheric washes.

These works were typically executed using ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle on heavy rag paper, often cotton or linen based, and mounted behind glass in wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper texture, watermarks, pigment fading patterns under magnification, signature styles, and the backing materials typical of historical framing techniques.

Pairing a traditional framed artwork with neutral wall colours, simple timber mouldings, and balanced lighting allows the historical narrative and muted tones to serve as a sophisticated focal point.

Preservation requires keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels, and using acid-free framing materials to prevent yellowing and degradation of the paper.
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