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Painting "Newcastle Races" John Atkinson
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Painting "Newcastle Races" John Atkinson

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A good quality watercolour painting , signed by the local artist John Atkinson, all in good condition, recently framed.

John Atkinson studied at the Newcastle College of Art, he is known for painting animals, mostly horses in Yorkshire and Northumberland.

1863-1924.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Horse Racing Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 08953127
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Signed lower right: matches the artist's recorded signature placement.
Costume of the jockeys and crowd: typical of turn-of-the-century race meetings.
Watercolour washes on textured paper: customary technique of the artist.
Modern mount and white moulding: recent framing over the period paper.

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
51cm (20.08")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1136161
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A good quality watercolour painting , signed by the local artist John Atkinson, all in good condition, recently framed.
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John Atkinson studied at the Newcastle College of Art, he is known for painting animals, mostly horses in Yorkshire and Northumberland.
Millers Antiques

1863-1924.

Free UK delivery by Royal Mail special delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Antique Horse Racing Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 08953127
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Signed lower right: matches the artist's recorded signature placement.
Costume of the jockeys and crowd: typical of turn-of-the-century race meetings.
Watercolour washes on textured paper: customary technique of the artist.
Modern mount and white moulding: recent framing over the period paper.

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
51cm (20.08")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136161
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame.

Painting "Newcastle Races" John Atkinson

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View V
Archive VI A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View VIII
Archive IX A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View IX
Archive X A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame. View X
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame.
Painting "Newcastle Races" John Atkinson
Ref: SA1136161
A framed watercolour painting depicting racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races within an off-white moulded frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourOff White
  • MotifsRacehorses in gallop, Jockeys in silks, Painted moulded frame, Landscape background
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This framed watercolour painting from 1900, created in the British Impressionism style, depicts racehorses and jockeys galloping across a green field at the Newcastle races. Signed by the local artist John Atkinson, the artwork captures a landscape background with figures and spectators beneath a pale sky. The composition is executed on paper using watercolour and protected behind glass within an off-white wooden frame featuring stepped mouldings. The overall piece measures 51 cm high, 63 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Signed by an artist known for painting animals, mostly horses in Yorkshire and Northumberland, the painting is in good condition and has been recently framed. Suitable for an English Country House interior aesthetic, the painting works well in traditional residential settings. It is well-suited for display above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway. The neutral frame complements various wall colours and interior schemes, allowing the traditional equestrian subject matter to stand out as a focal point. The artwork brings a piece of local regional history and sporting heritage into the contemporary home, offering a classic decorative accent for collectors of early twentieth-century British art.

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Equestrian art captures horses in action, racing, or hunting, flourishing in 18th to 20th century Britain as a prominent symbol of sporting culture and country life.

Traditional watercolours utilize water-based pigments on high-cotton rag paper, mounted with acid-free board and protected behind clear protective glass within carved wooden frames.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures, fine brushwork details on jockeys and mounts, age-appropriate paper tone, and original gallery or auction labels on the reverse.

Position the artwork above a sideboard or console table alongside contemporary ceramic vessels to create a balanced blend of traditional heritage and modern minimalism.

Keep watercolours out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoid high humidity environments, and gently clean the outer frame glass with a dry microfibre cloth.
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