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Tom Whitehead Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour Painting, Skipton High Street North Yorkshire British Landscape
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Tom Whitehead Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour Painting, Skipton High Street North Yorkshire British Landscape

1940 - 1960
Sold 21 August 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: British Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Tom Whitehead

A 1950's view of Skipton High Street

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1950's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed and not mounted

Condition report: This painting is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting is approx. 57 x 40 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Mid Century Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1147542
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Description
Type of artwork: British Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Tom Whitehead

A 1950's view of Skipton High Street

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1950's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed and not mounted

fig 1. An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. Tom Whitehead Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour Painting, Skipton High Street North Yorkshire British Landscape

Condition report: This painting is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting is approx. 57 x 40 cm

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Mid Century Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147542
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Tom Whitehead Signed Original Mid 20th Century Watercolour Painting, Skipton High Street North Yorkshire British Landscape

Archive II An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky. View II
Archive III An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky. View III
Archive IV An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky. View IV
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An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky.
Tom Whitehead Signed Original mid 20th Century Watercolour Painting, Skipton High Street North Yorkshire British Landscape
Ref: SA1147542
An original mid-20th-century watercolour painting depicting a bustling British town street with historic buildings, vintage cars, and pedestrians under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British Realism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Graphite
  • ColourMuted Multi-colour
  • MotifsStreet scene, Architectural perspective, Atmospheric skies, Figurative staffage
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

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Mid-20th century watercolour painting typically captures expressive brushwork, atmospheric light, and regional topography, often reflecting post-war British artistic traditions focusing on architecture and landscape.

These artworks are traditionally created using fine pigment watercolours applied to heavy-grade textured paper or watercolour board, often finished with graphite underdrawing.

Authentic pieces usually feature period-appropriate artist signatures, ageing characteristics on the paper such as natural toning, and historical framing techniques including acidic backing boards or older mount cuts.

A vintage watercolour brings character to contemporary spaces when framed in a simple wooden or gilt moulding with an off-white mat, serving as a focal point on neutral walls.

Watercolours must be protected from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation, and should be housed behind UV-filtering glass in a climate-controlled environment.
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