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Antique 1843 Original Watercolour Painting Sketch Mary Le Port Bristol Street Landscape Historical Interest
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Antique 1843 Original Watercolour Painting Sketch Mary Le Port Bristol Street Landscape Historical Interest

19th century
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Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Not Attributed but possibly by Lady Julia Gordon *

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

Subject: A charming historic view of Mary Le Port in Bristol

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1843 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 20 x 26 cm (mount aperture approx. 9 x 14 cm)

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Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20cm (7.87")
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Strickland & Russell has dated this 1843 Bristol Watercolour Sketch to the 1850s.

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SA1194446
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Not Attributed but possibly by Lady Julia Gordon *

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Provenance: * Purchased in a collection of works including other works including works by Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867.
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fig 1. A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway.
fig 1. Antique 1843 Original Watercolour Painting Sketch Mary Le Port Bristol Street Landscape Historical Interest

Subject: A charming historic view of Mary Le Port in Bristol

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1843 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 20 x 26 cm (mount aperture approx. 9 x 14 cm)

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1843 Bristol Watercolour Sketch to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194446
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Archive I A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway.

Antique 1843 Original Watercolour Painting Sketch Mary Le Port Bristol Street Landscape Historical Interest

Archive II A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View II
Archive III A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View III
Archive IV A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View IV
Archive V A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View V
Archive VI A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View VI
Archive VII A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View VII
Archive VIII A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View VIII
Archive IX A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View IX
Archive X A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway. View X
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A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway.
Antique 1843 Original Watercolour Painting Sketch Mary le Port Bristol Street Landscape Historical Interest
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A 1843 sepia monochrome watercolour sketch depicting a narrow historic street with tall timber-framed buildings and pedestrians walking towards an archway.
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  • ObjectOriginal Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialToned Paper, Ink Wash, Gouache
  • ColourSepia Brown
  • MotifsTimber-framed buildings, Overhanging jetties, Monochrome wash, Street scene
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

This original 1850 Victorian watercolour painting sketch depicts a historic street scene rendered on toned paper in sepia brown ink wash and gouache. The composition shows towering timber-framed buildings with overhanging jetties, tall multi-paned windows, and pedestrians walking towards an archway. The medium displays age toning and handling marks consistent with nineteenth-century works on paper, complemented by monochrome wash depth and opaque white highlights on the rooflines. The artwork measures 26 cm high by 20 cm wide including the backing mount, with a mount aperture measuring approximately 14 cm high by 9 cm wide. Ideal for placement on a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library or study, this piece brings historical interest and architectural character to a traditional interior. The monochrome palette of warm browns and cream tones integrates easily into existing period displays or gallery walls without overwhelming adjacent furnishings. Hanging this unframed mounted sketch requires standard wall fixings suited to paper works under glass or protective display framing.

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During the 19th century, artists frequently executed monochrome ink and watercolour wash sketches on toned paper to record urban topography and historic streetscapes prior to redevelopment.

Artists utilised ink, graphite, gouache, and watercolour washes on mid-toned rag paper, frequently applying heightened white highlights to define architectural depth and lighting.

Authentic period works exhibit natural paper ageing, hand-applied wash tones, fine linework, and period inscriptions or dates typically rendered directly on the sheet.

Mount the monochrome picture in a simple dark wood frame, hanging it as part of a gallery wall arrangement or on a narrow accent wall to introduce historical texture.

Keep the artwork framed under UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials, and display it away from direct sunlight and areas of elevated humidity.
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