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R Thomas Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Stormy Sea Boats Harbour British Seascape Landscape
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R Thomas Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Stormy Sea Boats Harbour British Seascape Landscape

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by R Thomas

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: British Seascape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed (Offered Free with Painting)

Condition report: The artwork 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 artwork 53 x 28 cm Size of mount aperture approx. 40 x 15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1152065
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by R Thomas

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: British Seascape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed (Offered Free with Painting)

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting fishing boats navigating a stormy sea near a harbour entrance.
fig 1. R Thomas Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Stormy Sea Boats Harbour British Seascape Landscape

Condition report: The artwork 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 artwork 53 x 28 cm Size of mount aperture approx. 40 x 15 cm)

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152065
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting fishing boats navigating a stormy sea near a harbour entrance. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

R Thomas Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Stormy Sea Boats Harbour British Seascape Landscape

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East Riding of Yorkshire
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An antique watercolour painting depicting fishing boats navigating a stormy sea near a harbour entrance.
R Thomas Signed Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Stormy Sea Boats Harbour British Seascape Landscape
Ref: SA1152065
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourGrey and Brown
  • MotifsSeascape composition, Sailing vessels, Choppy waves, Artist signature
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century British maritime watercolours typically capture coastal scenes, shipping vessels, and dramatic seascapes with loose brushwork and atmospheric washes, reflecting the eras fascination with maritime trade and naval power.

Artists of this era generally used finely ground pigments suspended in water-soluble binders, applied to heavyweight cotton or linen rag papers, often finished with gum arabic to add luminosity to areas like water and sky.

Authentic period pieces usually exhibit age-appropriate paper toning, oxidation around the pigment edges, period framing methods, and handwritten signatures or labels on the reverse rather than modern reproductions.

Such artwork can be anchored in traditional settings with dark wood furnishings or used as a striking focal point against neutral walls in a modern interior, complemented by understated frames to let the artwork take prominence.

Watercolours must be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation, framed using acid-free mounting materials, and maintained in stable humidity conditions.
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