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Signed Original Antique Watercolour Painting Tramp Steamer, Lowestoft Harbour & Lighthouse C.1929
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Signed Original Antique Watercolour Painting Tramp Steamer, Lowestoft Harbour & Lighthouse C.1929

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 November 2025 · Strickland & Russell
This “Signed Original Antique Watercolour Painting Tramp Steamer, Lowestoft Harbour & Lighthouse C.1929” found a buyer.

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Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed Indistinctly

Approximate age of artwork: Dated (19)29

Depiction or Location: A fine early 20th century harbour study depicting a tramp steamer berthed at Lowestoft, with figures aboard, lighthouse beyond, and working port buildings in the background. A detailed and atmospheric marine subject capturing the bustle of the East Anglian coast.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Some colour fade is evident on close inspection. 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 including mount 44 x 36 cm (mount aperture approx. 29 x 20 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161313
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed Indistinctly

Approximate age of artwork: Dated (19)29

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Depiction or Location: A fine early 20th century harbour study depicting a tramp steamer berthed at Lowestoft, with figures aboard, lighthouse beyond, and working port buildings in the background.
Strickland & Russell

A detailed and atmospheric marine subject capturing the bustle of the East Anglian coast.

fig 1. An antique sepia watercolour painting depicting a steamship in a harbor with a lighthouse.
fig 1. Signed Original Antique Watercolour Painting Tramp Steamer, Lowestoft Harbour & Lighthouse C.1929

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Some colour fade is evident on close inspection. 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 including mount 44 x 36 cm (mount aperture approx. 29 x 20 cm)

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161313
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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An antique sepia watercolour painting depicting a steamship in a harbor with a lighthouse.
Signed Original Antique Watercolour Painting Tramp Steamer, Lowestoft Harbour & Lighthouse c.1929
Ref: SA1161313
An antique sepia watercolour painting depicting a steamship in a harbor with a lighthouse.
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  • ObjectOriginal Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century Maritime
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourSepia and Grey
  • MotifsSteamer ship, Lighthouse, Harbour wall, Choppy water
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 44 cm (17 in)

Maritime watercolours from the 1920s often capture industrial and coastal subjects with loose washes and tonal emphasis, reflecting the transition of working harbors during the interwar period.

Artists during this period typically used finely ground pigments suspended in water applied to heavy-weight, acid-free rag paper or textured watercolour boards.

Authentication involves examining the paper fibers under magnification, checking for period-appropriate aging, identifying artist signatures, and inspecting the backing materials and framing for historical indicators.

Framing the piece with conservation-grade glass and a simple wooden mount allows the historic artwork to serve as a sophisticated focal point against neutral walls.

Preservation requires hanging the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels, and utilizing UV-filtering glazing to prevent pigment fading over time.
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