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John Syer Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting Sheep at Goathland Moor North Yorkshire British Landscape
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John Syer Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting Sheep at Goathland Moor North Yorkshire British Landscape

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · 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: late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Sheep on the Moor, Titled 'Goathland" verso. A North Yorkshire 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 54 x 40 cm ( 34 x 19 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178435
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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: late 19th Century

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky.
fig 1. John Syer Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting Sheep at Goathland Moor North Yorkshire British Landscape

Depiction or Location: Sheep on the Moor, Titled 'Goathland" verso. A North Yorkshire 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 54 x 40 cm ( 34 x 19 cm)

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178435
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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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Syer Signed Late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting Sheep at Goathland Moor North Yorkshire British Landscape

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky.
Archive V An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky. View V
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky.
JOHN SYER Signed late 19th Century Original Antique Watercolour Painting Sheep at Goathland Moor North Yorkshire British Landscape
Ref: SA1178435
An antique watercolour painting depicting a moorland landscape with sheep grazing along a path under an overcast sky.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Painting]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment]
  • Colour[Muted Blue and Earth Tones]
  • MotifsMoorland path, Grazing flock, Overcast sky, Artist signature
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The 19th-century British watercolour movement focused heavily on naturalism, atmospheric effects, and capturing the changing qualities of light across rural landscapes.

Artists during this era typically utilised ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder, applied to heavyweight, handmade rag paper using hog bristle or sable hair brushes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper fibre composition, watermarks, signature style consistent with the period, and the presence of natural ageing and pigment oxidisation under magnification.

An antique landscape artwork pairs well with neutral walls and simple framing to let the historic tones and brushwork serve as a focal point without overwhelming modern furnishings.

Watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight using UV-filtering glass and maintained in a stable environment with controlled humidity to prevent fading and paper degradation.
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