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Jack Merriott Watercolour ‘ the Bell Foundry ‘
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Jack Merriott Watercolour ‘ the Bell Foundry ‘

1940 - 1960
Sold 15 November 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Jack Merriott RI,RSMA 1901-1968.Painter,poster designer, illustrator and teacher.Studied at Croydon School of Art and St Martins School of Art.He was a member of the Wapping Group of Artists,of which for a time he was vice president; Croydon Art Society; Langham Sketch Club and St Ives Society of Artists.Exhibited RA,ROI,RI,RWA, and RBA.Bradford City Art Gallery and Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery hold his work which is characterised by a breezy freshness,crisp with well controlled colour.Lived at Polperro,Cornwall, an area he often painted. ‘ The Bell Foundry ‘ signed watercolour, image size 38x53 cms,framed size 64.5 x77.5 cms ; provenance Evening News Exhibtion ( label verso)

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Original Industrial Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1165299
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Jack Merriott RI,RSMA 1901-1968.Painter,poster designer, illustrator and teacher.Studied at Croydon School of Art and St Martins School of Art.
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He was a member of the Wapping Group of Artists,of which for a time he was vice president; Croydon Art Society; Langham Sketch Club and St Ives Society of Artists.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Exhibited RA,ROI,RI,RWA, and RBA.Bradford City Art Gallery and Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery hold his work which is characterised by a breezy freshness,crisp with well controlled colour.Lived at Polperro,Cornwall, an area he often painted. ‘ The Bell Foundry ‘ signed watercolour, image size 38x53 cms,framed size 64.5 x77.5 cms ; provenance Evening News Exhibtion ( label verso)

Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Original Industrial Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165299
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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An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Jack Merriott Watercolour ‘ the Bell Foundry ‘

Archive II An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers. View II
Archive III An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers. View III
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Graham Reed Fine Art

Graham Reed Fine Art
Telephone 01765 698866 or 07547 037903
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers.
JACK MERRIOTT WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE BELL FOUNDRY ‘
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An original framed watercolour depicting a busy industrial factory interior with large metal bells and workers.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • Style[British Modernist]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour Pigment]
  • Colour[Multi-colour]
  • MotifsIndustrial machinery, figures, foundry casts, architectural beams
  • SizeH 64.5 cm (25 in) x W 77.5 cm (31 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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This genre typically captures the grit and labour of heavy industry, transportation, and manufacturing using fluid pigment washes to depict atmosphere, light, and movement within complex architectural spaces.

Artists generally utilised high-grade watercolour pigments on heavy-weight watercolour paper, frequently employing graphite underdrawings and gum arabic highlights to add depth and texture to machinery and metallic surfaces.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper stock for watermark branding, verifying artist signatures against known exemplars, inspecting under magnification for genuine hand-brushwork rather than reproduction dots, and checking framing provenance.

Such pieces provide a strong focal point when framed simply in neutral surrounds and hung against textured plaster or panelled walls, complementing spaces that celebrate craftsmanship, heritage, and raw architectural elements.

Watercolours must be protected from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper yellowing, requiring conservation-grade framing with UV-filtering glass and acid-free mats kept away from damp environments.
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