44,225  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 159 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
159 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1156236
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch
Sold by Strickland & Russell
sold SA1156236
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Strickland & Russell

Strickland & Russell

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2018
Browse dealers 269 items
  • About Us
    Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours
Id #SA1156236
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch

19th century
Sold 23 January 2026 · Strickland & Russell
This “Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch” found a buyer.

It was listed by Strickland & Russell. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Type of artwork: Original Grisaille Watercolour – Romantic Landscape with Distant Mountains

Surface: Fine textured paper, mounted (unframed)

Artist and Signature: Unsigned, British School – circa 1820–1850

Executed with confidence and atmospheric skill in a warm sepia palette, reminiscent of early topographical studies from the Grand Tour period.

Romantic Landscape Study: A timeless and evocative early 19th-century watercolour study, likely produced by a trained academic or travelling artist. The scene depicts a mountainous landscape with rolling woodland and a broad river valley, drawn with expressive brushwork and tonal depth. These monochrome wash pieces were often made en plein air as part of an artist’s sketchbook, or in preparation for more finished works back in the studio.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1820–1850

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on soft card, unframed

Size of artwork (visible image only): Approx. 15 x 9 cm

Condition Report: The artwork is in very good antique condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Grisaille Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1156236
Dealers Notes

***************

*Our prices include fully insured UK delivery. We are able to quote for International delivery upon request.

*Your purchased painting will be securely packaged and posted via Insured Royal Mail or Parcelforce delivery within 2 working days of receiving payment.

*We are happy to receive payment via the PayPal platform which accepts most debit and credit cards. Please contact us to enquire about other payment methods.

*If a painting is framed, the frame will be provided free of charge and we cannot offer any warranty for the condition or damage to a frame as a result of delivery. Original frames will have wear in line with age. We consider glass to be part of the frame, and as a restricted item is not warranted . Glass can be removed prior to shipping at the buyers request.

*In the unlikely event that you are not happy with your purchase, for any reason, we will always accept returns and offer a no quibble refund if notified within 14 days of receiving the item and returned to us in the same condition. The buyer is however, liable for the return postal charges.

***************

Description
Type of artwork: Original Grisaille Watercolour – Romantic Landscape with Distant Mountains

Surface: Fine textured paper, mounted (unframed)

Artist and Signature: Unsigned, British School – circa 1820–1850

“
Executed with confidence and atmospheric skill in a warm sepia palette, reminiscent of early topographical studies from the Grand Tour period.
Strickland & Russell
fig 1. A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette.
fig 1. Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch

Romantic Landscape Study: A timeless and evocative early 19th-century watercolour study, likely produced by a trained academic or travelling artist. The scene depicts a mountainous landscape with rolling woodland and a broad river valley, drawn with expressive brushwork and tonal depth. These monochrome wash pieces were often made en plein air as part of an artist’s sketchbook, or in preparation for more finished works back in the studio.

fig 2. A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette.
fig 2. Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1820–1850

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on soft card, unframed

Size of artwork (visible image only): Approx. 15 x 9 cm

Condition Report: The artwork is in very good antique condition.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Grisaille Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156236
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2018

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Strickland & Russell Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 8
Archive I A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch

Archive II A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View II
Archive III A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View III
Archive IV A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View IV
Archive V A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View V
Archive VI A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View VI
Archive VII A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View VII
Archive VIII A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette. View VIII
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07504 958608
Location
Wilberfoss
York
East Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2018
Items For Sale 269
Items Sold 3,287
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Verified Since Sep 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Wilberfoss, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2018
For Sale
269
Sold
3,287
A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette.
Original 19th Century Grisaille Watercolour Painting Grand Tour Style Sketch
Ref: SA1156236
A monochrome grisaille watercolour sketch depicting a rolling landscape with trees and distant hills in a monochromatic palette.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPaintings & Sketches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsMonochrome wash, Landscape scenery, Hilly topography, Tree groupings
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

Grisaille is a painting technique executed entirely in shades of grey or neutral greyish-brown, often used for preparatory studies or as a finished monochrome artwork.

These works typically utilise rag paper, plant- or mineral-based watercolours, and ink or wash applied with fine sable or hog-hair brushes.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate handmade paper with deckled edges, natural pigment oxidisation, and watermarks consistent with nineteenth-century mill production.

Framing the piece with a neutral matte and a simple dark wood or gilded frame allows it to act as a sophisticated focal point on a gallery wall.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and use UV-filtering conservation glass.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories