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Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson
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Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: Signed J B Donaldson

Subject: Charming watercolour of a Coastal Scene

Approximate age of artwork: circa late 19th to early 20th Century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed, as shown.

Important notice regarding frames – please read carefully.

Items which are presented in frames are usually the old original frames which came with the artwork. We would typically only remove the frames if they were severely broken or damaged. In line with our conservation ethos, we believe that a painting should be sold within its original setting rather than re-presenting in a contemporary mount & frame unless necessary. Customers also prefer to choose their own way of presenting their painting or engraving. Frames therefore WILL have wear, discolouration or damage in line with their age.

When we value and sell artwork, we provide the frame free. We do not accept liability for damage caused to frame in transit. We are more than happy to remove frames before posting at the customer’s request

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 50 x 34 cm (mount aperture approx. 35 x 18 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1203426
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: Signed J B Donaldson

Subject: Charming watercolour of a Coastal Scene

Approximate age of artwork: circa late 19th to early 20th Century

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right.
fig 1. Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed, as shown.

Important notice regarding frames – please read carefully.

Items which are presented in frames are usually the old original frames which came with the artwork. We would typically only remove the frames if they were severely broken or damaged.

“
In line with our conservation ethos, we believe that a painting should be sold within its original setting rather than re-presenting in a contemporary mount & frame unless necessary.
Strickland & Russell

Customers also prefer to choose their own way of presenting their painting or engraving. Frames therefore WILL have wear, discolouration or damage in line with their age.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right.
fig 2. Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson

When we value and sell artwork, we provide the frame free. We do not accept liability for damage caused to frame in transit. We are more than happy to remove frames before posting at the customer’s request

fig 3. A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right.
fig 3. Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson

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 50 x 34 cm (mount aperture approx. 35 x 18 cm)

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1203426
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right.

Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson

Archive II A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right. View VII
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A late nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal harbour scene with boats at sunset, signed J B Donaldson in the lower right.
Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Coastal Harbour Scene with Boats Signed J B Donaldson
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Victorian coastal watercolours typically depict harbour scenes, shipping, and atmospheric shorelines using layered washes on paper. Artists of this era focused on natural light, weather conditions, and precise topographical details.

Paintings from this period were created using natural earth and mineral pigments bound with gum arabic, applied directly to handmade cotton or linen rag paper.

Authentic period watercolours often show subtle age-related toning, foxing, or edge darkening on the rag paper. Signatures are typically executed in wet pigment or pencil integrated into the lower corners of the image.

Frame the artwork in a understated wood or gilded frame with an acid-free mount. Position the picture alongside neutral wall colours or integrate it into a gallery wall feature.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight using UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment fading. Keep the painting in a climate-controlled room with stable humidity levels to avoid foxing.
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