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Original Early 20th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Signed J. Beckett 1917 – St William’s College York Architecture
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Original Early 20th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Signed J. Beckett 1917 – St William’s College York Architecture

1900 - 1920
Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

Subject: A charming historic view of St William’s College in York

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1917

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on backing card (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 19 x 26 cm (mount aperture approx. 15 x 20 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
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Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1168113
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

Subject: A charming historic view of St William’s College in York

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1917

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on backing card (unframed).

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Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper.
Strickland & Russell

Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 19 x 26 cm (mount aperture approx. 15 x 20 cm)

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168113
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 original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York.
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Archive I An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York.

Original Early 20th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Signed J. Beckett 1917 – St William’s College York Architecture

Archive II An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View II
Archive III An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View III
Archive IV An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View IV
Archive V An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View V
Archive VI An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View VI
Archive VII An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View VII
Archive VIII An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York. View VIII
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An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York.
Original early 20th Century Antique Watercolour painting Signed J. Beckett 1917 – St William’s College York Architecture
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An original 1917 watercolour painting depicting the carved stone archway entrance of St Williams College in York.
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Architectural watercolours from the early 20th century typically combine topographical accuracy with expressive wash techniques, capturing historic British cathedrals, colleges, and civic structures during a period of Gothic Revival interest and heritage documentation.

Artists used rag paper or heavyweight watercolor board layered with natural pigment washes, graphite underdrawing, and occasionally iron gall or india ink for fine structural outline work.

Authentic period watercolours display natural paper ageing, light toning, and period-correct artist signatures or dates in ink or graphite. Inspection under magnification reveals hand-painted wash layering rather than modern mechanical dot-matrix printing.

Displaying framed architectural studies on gallery walls alongside dark wood accents, brass lighting, or neutral linen backdrop panels creates an academic, curated focal point in traditional or eclectic spaces.

Keep watercolours framed behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity environments to prevent foxing, pigment fading, and paper degradation.
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