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J. Beckett Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting, York Races 1820'S Scene (After an Earlier Engraving)
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J. Beckett Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting, York Races 1820'S Scene (After an Earlier Engraving)

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Original pen and ink drawing with watercolour wash

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

Subject: Charming 19th-century watercolour study of York Races, showing jockeys mid-race, cheering spectators, and the old grandstand with a bustling crowd. Windmills and early racecourse details can be seen in the background.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid to late 19th century (after an earlier 1820 print)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed, as shown. (Frame is offered free with the painting)

Condition Report: The watercolour is in fair antique condition. There is some toning to the paper, light foxing and marks consistent with age, and small surface wear, but overall presents well with good colour for display. Frame is modern with some handling wear. Please study the photographs provided for full condition details.

Size of painting incl. frame 37 x 29 cm (mount aperture approx 20 x 12 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

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

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SA1166361
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Description
Type of artwork: Original pen and ink drawing with watercolour wash

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

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Subject: Charming 19th-century watercolour study of York Races, showing jockeys mid-race, cheering spectators, and the old grandstand with a bustling crowd.
Strickland & Russell

Windmills and early racecourse details can be seen in the background.

fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire.
fig 1. J. Beckett Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting, York Races 1820'S Scene (After an Earlier Engraving)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid to late 19th century (after an earlier 1820 print)

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed, as shown. (Frame is offered free with the painting)

Condition Report: The watercolour is in fair antique condition. There is some toning to the paper, light foxing and marks consistent with age, and small surface wear, but overall presents well with good colour for display. Frame is modern with some handling wear. Please study the photographs provided for full condition details.

Size of painting incl. frame 37 x 29 cm (mount aperture approx 20 x 12 cm)

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1166361
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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire.

J. Beckett Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting, York Races 1820'S Scene (After an Earlier Engraving)

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View II
Archive III A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire. View XIV
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire.
J. Beckett Signed Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting, York Races 1820's Scene (After an earlier Engraving)
Ref: SA1166361
A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting horse racing in front of a grandstand at York Races, featuring spectators cheering in 1820s attire.
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19th-century British sporting art typically depicts traditional country pursuits, including horse racing, hunting, and coursing. Watercolours from this era often combined fine line ink sketching with subtle wash tones to capture dynamic movement and historical venues.

Artists during this period utilized natural pigment watercolour washes applied to heavy rag or woven paper. Graphite sketching and fine inkwork were commonly employed beneath the paint layers to outline architectural details and figures.

Authentic period watercolours exhibit natural paper ageing, light toning, and occasionally minor foxing. Examining the piece under magnification reveals hand-applied brushwork and ink strokes rather than modern mechanical printing dot patterns.

Display the painting in a traditional gilt or dark timber frame within a gallery wall, above a mantelpiece, or in a dedicated study. The neutral palette of historic watercolours integrates well with dark wood panelling, leather seating, or muted modern interiors.

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