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John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Watercolour Painting Welsh River & Mountains British Landscape
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John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Watercolour Painting Welsh River & Mountains British Landscape

19th century
Sold 15 December 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - We believe this to be by John C. Syer British (1846 - 1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Welsh River & Mountain Landscape Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good 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 75 x 59 cm ( mount aperture size approx. 52 x 35 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178415
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - We believe this to be by John C. Syer British (1846 - 1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a mountainous river landscape with a stone bridge and figures fishing.
fig 1. John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Watercolour Painting Welsh River & Mountains British Landscape

Depiction or Location: Welsh River & Mountain Landscape Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good 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 75 x 59 cm ( mount aperture size approx. 52 x 35 cm)

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178415
Strickland & Russell
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 antique watercolour painting depicting a mountainous river landscape with a stone bridge and figures fishing.
JOHN SYER Signed Original late 19th Century Watercolour Painting Welsh River & Mountains British Landscape
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Graphite
  • ColourMuted Blue
  • MotifsRiver scene, Mountain backdrop, Stone bridge, Fisherman figure
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 75 cm (30 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Nineteenth-century British watercolour painting flourished as a medium favoured by both topographical recorders and romantic artists, capitalising on the expansion of paper manufacturing and pigment technology to capture changing light and atmospheric conditions in the British countryside.

These works were typically created using gum arabic-based water-soluble pigments applied to heavy, handmade cotton or linen rag paper, often utilising washes, drybrush techniques, and scraping out to create highlights.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate watermarks in the paper, hand-mixed historical pigments showing natural ageing without modern optical brighteners, and often bear contemporary signatures or studio stamps from the era.

An antique landscape painting works well when mounted with acid-free neutral mats and framed in traditional wood or gilded mouldings, serving as a focal point above a mantelpiece or within a curated gallery wall.

Paper artworks must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing, using UV-filtering museum glass and acid-free backing materials to protect the delicate pigments.
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