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Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square Looking Towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest
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Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square Looking Towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest

19th century
Sold 17 February 2026 · Strickland & Russell
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Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Lady Gordon is remembered as one of J.M.W.Turner's few known pupils. It was Paul Oppé who first speculated, correctly, that she may also have taken lessons from Thomas Girtin (no.77). She married General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, who was Quartermaster General during the Peninsular Wars. Source: Tate Britain

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed in pencil verso Lady Gordon

Provenance: Purchased in a collection of works including other works by Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Subject: A charming historic view of St Sampson's Square towards Finkle Street in York

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1841 verso

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 23 x 18 cm (mount aperture approx. 9 x 13 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193173
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Description
Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Lady Gordon is remembered as one of J.M.W.Turner's few known pupils.

“
It was Paul Oppé who first speculated, correctly, that she may also have taken lessons from Thomas Girtin (no.
Strickland & Russell

77). She married General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, who was Quartermaster General during the Peninsular Wars. Source: Tate Britain

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a historic street scene with narrow multi-storey buildings under a pale blue sky.
fig 1. Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square Looking Towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed in pencil verso Lady Gordon

Provenance: Purchased in a collection of works including other works by Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

fig 2. An antique watercolour painting depicting a historic street scene with narrow multi-storey buildings under a pale blue sky.
fig 2. Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square Looking Towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest

Subject: A charming historic view of St Sampson's Square towards Finkle Street in York

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1841 verso

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 23 x 18 cm (mount aperture approx. 9 x 13 cm)

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193173
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Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square Looking Towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest

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An antique watercolour painting depicting a historic street scene with narrow multi-storey buildings under a pale blue sky.
Lady Julia Gordon 1841 Antique Original English Watercolour Painting St Sampson Square looking towards Finkle Street York Historic Interest
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  • ObjectArt
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsArchitectural perspective, Wash technique, Figurative silhouettes
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 15 cm (6 in)

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The 19th-century British watercolour school is characterised by a focus on atmospheric landscapes, topographical precision, and the fluid manipulation of pigment on handmade paper.

These works were typically created using gum arabic-based watercolours applied to rag paper, often supported by graphite underdrawing and housed behind glass.

Authentication involves examining paper watermarks, the presence of genuine period foxing, pigment analysis, and stylistic consistency with known artists of the era.

Framing the artwork in a simple, conservation-grade wooden frame allows it to act as a focal point, pairing well with both traditional and minimalist modern decor.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and kept in environments with stable humidity and temperature control.
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