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William James Boddy Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting an Architectural Study of a Tomb in York Minster
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William James Boddy Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting an Architectural Study of a Tomb in York Minster

19th century
Sold 24 October 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed W J B - William James Boddy (1832-1911)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: York Architectural view of the Interior of York Minster

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed (Frame offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 36 x 45 cm including frame (mount aperture approx. 21 x 28 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Architectural Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169051
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed W J B - William James Boddy (1832-1911)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: York Architectural view of the Interior of York Minster

fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral.
fig 1. William James Boddy Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting an Architectural Study of a Tomb in York Minster

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed (Frame offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 36 x 45 cm including frame (mount aperture approx. 21 x 28 cm)

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Architectural Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169051
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William James Boddy Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting an Architectural Study of a Tomb in York Minster

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral. View II
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Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral. View IX
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York
East Riding of Yorkshire
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Verified Since Sep 2018
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral.
William James Boddy Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting An Architectural Study of a Tomb in York Minster
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a detailed architectural interior study of a stone tomb inside a cathedral.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Drawings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourGrey and Sepia
  • MotifsGothic arches, Stone tracery, Ecclesiastical interior, Figural staffage
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

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During the 19th century, architectural watercolours gained prominence as artists and antiquarians meticulously documented historic ecclesiastical buildings, ruins, and monuments, driven by a revival in Gothic and classical styles.

These works were typically created using ground watercolour pigments applied to handmade cotton or rag paper, often supplemented with graphite or ink underdrawings to define intricate structural details.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate paper watermarks, natural pigment sedimentation visible under magnification, and signs of ageing such as uniform tonal toning or minor foxing consistent with nineteenth-century materials.

Pairing historic artwork with modern minimalist framing allows the intricate linework to stand out while creating a sophisticated bridge between historical depth and clean interior aesthetics.

Preservation requires framing under UV-filtered conservation glass, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and maintaining stable humidity levels to protect the delicate paper substrate.
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