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A Signed Pair of Original 19th Century Antique Pen & Ink Drawings – The Shambles & Albion Street York Historical Yorkshire Cityscapes
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A Signed Pair of Original 19th Century Antique Pen & Ink Drawings – The Shambles & Albion Street York Historical Yorkshire Cityscapes

1900 - 1920
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Type of artwork: Pair of Original Pen and Ink Drawings

Artist and Signature: Both signed by J E Beckett

Subject: Two finely detailed York street scenes:

The Shambles – depicting York’s most famous medieval street, bustling with figures.

Albion Street – a local York view with cobbled road, corner shop, and period houses.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1900–1910

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Currently presented in a card mount for protection.

Condition Report: Both works are in good condition for their age, showing some toning and light foxing in places, consistent with early 20th-century paper. The drawings remain crisp with clear pen work and retain strong period character. Please inspect photographs for full detail.

Size (each drawing ): 18 x 11 cm & 15 x 15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Pen Ink Drawing to the 1900s.

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SA1166367
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Description
Type of artwork: Pair of Original Pen and Ink Drawings

Artist and Signature: Both signed by J E Beckett

Subject: Two finely detailed York street scenes:

The Shambles – depicting York’s most famous medieval street, bustling with figures.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century original pen and ink drawings depicting architectural street scenes of historical York.
fig 1. A Signed Pair of Original 19th Century Antique Pen & Ink Drawings – The Shambles & Albion Street York Historical Yorkshire Cityscapes

Albion Street – a local York view with cobbled road, corner shop, and period houses.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1900–1910

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Currently presented in a card mount for protection.

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Condition Report: Both works are in good condition for their age, showing some toning and light foxing in places, consistent with early 20th-century paper.
Strickland & Russell

The drawings remain crisp with clear pen work and retain strong period character. Please inspect photographs for full detail.

Size (each drawing ): 18 x 11 cm & 15 x 15 cm)

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Pen Ink Drawing to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166367
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century original pen and ink drawings depicting architectural street scenes of historical York.

A Signed Pair of Original 19th Century Antique Pen & Ink Drawings – The Shambles & Albion Street York Historical Yorkshire Cityscapes

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A pair of 19th-century original pen and ink drawings depicting architectural street scenes of historical York.
A Signed Pair of Original 19th Century Antique Pen & Ink Drawings – The Shambles & Albion Street York Historical Yorkshire Cityscapes
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During the 19th century, pen and ink drawings were widely produced for topographical records, publishing, and architectural studies. Artists used fine dip pens to create detailed line work, employing techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling to indicate shadow, texture, and structural depth.

Artists typically worked on woven paper or board using dip pens fitted with steel nibs. The inks were generally iron gall or India ink, which provided deep black tones and long-lasting permanence when kept away from moisture.

An original drawing exhibits variations in ink thickness, slight indentation in the paper from the pen point, and distinct hand-drawn linework under magnification. In contrast, mechanical prints display uniform dot patterns or flat raster lines with no physical impression on the paper surface.

Framed works on paper can be arranged in a curated gallery wall or displayed singly within a study or hallway. Pairing monochrome ink art with slim dark wood frames maintains a cohesive look alongside both period and modern decor.

Keep drawings out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and foxing. Frame the artwork using acid-free mount board and UV-filtering glass to protect the paper substrate and ink stability over time.
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