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Harry Turner Signed Original Mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape
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Harry Turner Signed Original Mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape

1940 - 1960
Sold 16 November 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Type of Artwork: Original Watercolour – Wycoller Village Scene

Artist: Harry Turner (British, 1918–1995)

Signed lower right.

Surface: Watercolour on textured artist paper, mounted and glazed within its original gilt-edged frame.

Subject: A charming depiction of Wycoller Village, Lancashire — showing the famous medieval packhorse bridge crossing the beck, with cottages and trees under soft northern light. This tranquil scene captures Turner’s distinctive draughtsman’s precision and gentle tonal palette, typical of his Yorkshire and Lancashire works.

Approximate Age of Artwork: Circa 1960–1970

Is the Artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed as shown – ready to hang.

Condition Report: Excellent condition. Clean and bright colours, no foxing or fading. The mount and frame are in very good condition with only light age-related marks. Ready to display.

Artist Background: Harry Turner (1918–1995) was a British watercolourist known for his detailed studies of northern villages, mills, and bridges. Working throughout the mid-20th century, Turner captured the enduring character of post-war rural England, combining architectural precision with a soft painterly touch. His works remain sought-after for their nostalgic charm and regional authenticity.

Size inc frame: Approx. 53 x 44 cm (mount aperture approx. 38 x 28 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Original British Watercolour Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174073
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Description
Type of Artwork: Original Watercolour – Wycoller Village Scene

Artist: Harry Turner (British, 1918–1995)

Signed lower right.

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Surface: Watercolour on textured artist paper, mounted and glazed within its original gilt-edged frame.
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fig 1. An original mid-20th century British watercolour painting depicting a stone bridge and rural village landscape under an open cloudy sky.
fig 1. Harry Turner Signed Original Mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape

Subject: A charming depiction of Wycoller Village, Lancashire — showing the famous medieval packhorse bridge crossing the beck, with cottages and trees under soft northern light. This tranquil scene captures Turner’s distinctive draughtsman’s precision and gentle tonal palette, typical of his Yorkshire and Lancashire works.

fig 2. An original mid-20th century British watercolour painting depicting a stone bridge and rural village landscape under an open cloudy sky.
fig 2. Harry Turner Signed Original Mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape

Approximate Age of Artwork: Circa 1960–1970

Is the Artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed as shown – ready to hang.

Condition Report: Excellent condition. Clean and bright colours, no foxing or fading. The mount and frame are in very good condition with only light age-related marks. Ready to display.

fig 3. An original mid-20th century British watercolour painting depicting a stone bridge and rural village landscape under an open cloudy sky.
fig 3. Harry Turner Signed Original Mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape

Artist Background: Harry Turner (1918–1995) was a British watercolourist known for his detailed studies of northern villages, mills, and bridges. Working throughout the mid-20th century, Turner captured the enduring character of post-war rural England, combining architectural precision with a soft painterly touch. His works remain sought-after for their nostalgic charm and regional authenticity.

Size inc frame: Approx. 53 x 44 cm (mount aperture approx. 38 x 28 cm)

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Original British Watercolour Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174073
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An original mid-20th century British watercolour painting depicting a stone bridge and rural village landscape under an open cloudy sky.
Harry Turner Signed Original mid 20th Century British Watercolour Painting Wycoller Village Lancashire English Landscape
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British Traditional
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourMuted Green and Grey
  • MotifsStone bridge architecture, Rural village cottages, Overcast cloudscape, Artist signature
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Mid-century British watercolour painting continued a long-standing national tradition of depicting rural landscapes, villages, and coastal scenes with a focus on atmospheric light and tonal subtlety.

Watercolour paintings typically utilise water-soluble pigments applied to heavy-weight, absorbent artist paper or handmade rag paper, often supported by backing boards.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate paper textures, visible artist signatures in pencil or ink, age-related toning, and framing techniques consistent with the mid-20th century.

Original watercolours look striking when framed with archival mats and neutral mouldings, making them ideal for creating curated gallery walls or adding historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and framed behind UV-protective glass with acid-free backing materials to safeguard the paper from degradation.
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