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Yeend King Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting North Littleton Worcester English Landscape
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Yeend King Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting North Littleton Worcester English Landscape

19th century
Sold 12 December 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed lower left: Yeend King (Henry John Yeend King, 1855–1924).

Verso inscribed in pencil “North Littleton, Worcester”, identifying the location of the scene.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: “North Littleton, Worcester”

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed

Condition report: The watercolour is in good condition, with expected light toning and minor spotting commensurate with age. Colours remain strong and fresh. The modern mount and gilt frame are clean and ready to hang, with only minor surface marks. Please see all photographs for a clear view of the artwork and its presentation.

Size of artwork:64 x 53 cm (size of mount aperture approx. 38 x 26 cm)

Henry John Yeend King (1855–1924) — Brief Bio

Born in London on 21 August 1855. Early training: he attended a Philological School in London and then apprenticed with a glass-painting workshop (O’Connor’s) for about three years. Further art education: he studied under William Bromley in London, and later in Paris with Léon Bonnat and Fernand Cormon. Career & style: He became known for picturesque rural English landscapes and genre scenes, often with young women in pastoral settings. His approach blends realism and a light, atmospheric sensibility — sometimes compared to French Realist influence, though more restrained. Exhibitions & affiliations: He exhibited at institutions in England; his work was well received in his day. (Later market shows confirm continuing interest.)

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique English Watercolour to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170472
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed lower left: Yeend King (Henry John Yeend King, 1855–1924).

Verso inscribed in pencil “North Littleton, Worcester”, identifying the location of the scene.

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural English village scene with cottages and figures.
fig 1. Yeend King Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting North Littleton Worcester English Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: “North Littleton, Worcester”

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed

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Condition report: The watercolour is in good condition, with expected light toning and minor spotting commensurate with age.
Strickland & Russell

Colours remain strong and fresh. The modern mount and gilt frame are clean and ready to hang, with only minor surface marks. Please see all photographs for a clear view of the artwork and its presentation.

fig 2. An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural English village scene with cottages and figures.
fig 2. Yeend King Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting North Littleton Worcester English Landscape

Size of artwork:64 x 53 cm (size of mount aperture approx. 38 x 26 cm)

Henry John Yeend King (1855–1924) — Brief Bio

Born in London on 21 August 1855. Early training: he attended a Philological School in London and then apprenticed with a glass-painting workshop (O’Connor’s) for about three years. Further art education: he studied under William Bromley in London, and later in Paris with Léon Bonnat and Fernand Cormon. Career & style: He became known for picturesque rural English landscapes and genre scenes, often with young women in pastoral settings. His approach blends realism and a light, atmospheric sensibility — sometimes compared to French Realist influence, though more restrained. Exhibitions & affiliations: He exhibited at institutions in England; his work was well received in his day. (Later market shows confirm continuing interest.)

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique English Watercolour to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170472
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsRural cottages, Landscape scenery, Figurative elements, Natural light
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Late 19th-century English watercolours typically focus on pastoral scenes, naturalism, and atmospheric light, often capturing rural life and topography with delicate washes of pigment.

These works were executed using water-soluble pigments on heavy rag paper or handmade paper, frequently mounted within card mats and framed behind glass to protect the delicate medium.

Authenticity is determined by examining paper ageing, watermark details, pigment composition under magnification, and the presence of genuine period framing or artist signatures.

Pairing historical artworks with simple, modern frames allows the piece to stand out, while hanging them in living spaces or hallways adds layered texture and historic depth to the room.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight, kept in stable humidity-controlled environments, and framed using acid-free conservation materials.
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