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Noel Harry Leaver Watercolour ‘ Lichfield Cathedral’
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Noel Harry Leaver Watercolour ‘ Lichfield Cathedral’

1920 - 1940
Sold 27 July 2026 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Noel Harry Leaver 1889-1951 ARCA.Painter of street scenes and landscapes in watercolour.Born in Austick in Yorkshire ,son of schoolmaster.Studied at Burnley School of Art he received his diploma in design in 1909,his art diploma 1910 travelling scholarship 1911.He taught at Halifax Technical College 1912-25 and took up watercolour painting in1918.Exhibited at many galleries at home and abroad.Travelled widely and visited France,Holland,Italy,Algeria and Morocco.Lived in Burnley for many years. ‘Lichfield Cathedral ‘, signed watercolour, image size 26x36 cms,framed size 52x60 cms.Well presented in modern giltwood frame with wash line mount.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Noel Harry Leaver Watercolour to the 1930s.

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52cm (20.47")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
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SA1161321
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Noel Harry Leaver 1889-1951 ARCA.Painter of street scenes and landscapes in watercolour.Born in Austick in Yorkshire ,son of schoolmaster.
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Studied at Burnley School of Art he received his diploma in design in 1909,his art diploma 1910 travelling scholarship 1911.
Graham Reed Fine Art

He taught at Halifax Technical College 1912-25 and took up watercolour painting in1918.Exhibited at many galleries at home and abroad.Travelled widely and visited France,Holland,Italy,Algeria and Morocco.Lived in Burnley for many years. ‘Lichfield Cathedral ‘, signed watercolour, image size 26x36 cms,framed size 52x60 cms.Well presented in modern giltwood frame with wash line mount.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Noel Harry Leaver Watercolour to the 1930s.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1161321
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting Lichfield Cathedral across a body of water with buildings and trees. SOLD27 JUL 26

Noel Harry Leaver Watercolour ‘ Lichfield Cathedral’

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting Lichfield Cathedral across a body of water with buildings and trees. View II
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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Newark Antiques and Interiors
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Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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An antique watercolour painting depicting Lichfield Cathedral across a body of water with buildings and trees.
NOEL HARRY LEAVER WATERCOLOUR ‘ LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL’
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An antique watercolour painting depicting Lichfield Cathedral across a body of water with buildings and trees.
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  • ObjectWatercolour painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional British
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Wood
  • ColourBlue and brown
  • MotifsArchitectural landmark, Water reflection, Historic townscape
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 1.8 cm (1 in)

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The early 20th-century British watercolour tradition is characterised by a focus on tonal harmony, atmospheric effects, and plein-air observation, often depicting rural landscapes, coastal scenes, and historic architecture.

These works typically utilise finely ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder applied to heavy-weight rag paper or handmade paper, often framed under glass to protect the delicate surface from moisture and light damage.

Authentic period watercolours feature genuine hand-brushwork with visible pigment granulation under magnification, ageing consistent with paper and board from the era, and often carry period signatures or gallery labels on the reverse.

An antique watercolour adds historical depth and character when hung in traditional spaces like a study or living room, ideally framed with conservation-grade materials to prevent environmental degradation.

Preservation requires mounting the artwork using acid-free materials, displaying it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to avoid foxing and paper deterioration.
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