0
14,495  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1210958
FOR SALE
£140
Email Buy
Save
William Frederick Settle (Of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape
Strickland & Russell
for sale €164     $178
£140
Strickland & Russell

Strickland & Russell

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2018
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours
Relevant Links
Id #SA1210958
PDF SHARE
SAVE

William Frederick Settle (Of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed with monogram - William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897)

William Settle (1821-1897) was born in Hull, a nephew and pupil of John Ward. He painted for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club and executed many views on the Humber and Solent. Settle moved to London in 1863 and was commissioned by Queen Victoria to draw nautical ephemera.

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1878 under the mount

Depiction or Location: Shipping Scene on the Humber

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Presented in original Hogarth frame and mount, as shown (Offered free with the artwork)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Some age fading. 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 37 x 48 cm (Aperture size approx. 24 x 33 cm)

Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1210958
Dealers Notes

***************

*Our prices include fully insured UK delivery. We are able to quote for International delivery upon request.

*Your purchased painting will be securely packaged and posted via Insured Royal Mail or Parcelforce delivery within 2 working days of receiving payment.

*We are happy to receive payment via the PayPal platform which accepts most debit and credit cards. Please contact us to enquire about other payment methods.

*If a painting is framed, the frame will be provided free of charge and we cannot offer any warranty for the condition or damage to a frame as a result of delivery. Original frames will have wear in line with age. We consider glass to be part of the frame, and as a restricted item is not warranted . Glass can be removed prior to shipping at the buyers request.

*In the unlikely event that you are not happy with your purchase, for any reason, we will always accept returns and offer a no quibble refund if notified within 14 days of receiving the item and returned to us in the same condition. The buyer is however, liable for the return postal charges.

***************

Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed with monogram - William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897)

William Settle (1821-1897) was born in Hull, a nephew and pupil of John Ward. He painted for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club and executed many views on the Humber and Solent. Settle moved to London in 1863 and was commissioned by Queen Victoria to draw nautical ephemera.

fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.
fig 1. William Frederick Settle (Of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1878 under the mount

Depiction or Location: Shipping Scene on the Humber

“
Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Presented in original Hogarth frame and mount, as shown (Offered free with the artwork).
Strickland & Russell
fig 2. A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.
fig 2. William Frederick Settle (Of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Some age fading. 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 37 x 48 cm (Aperture size approx. 24 x 33 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210958
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2018

Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Strickland & Russell Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.
1 / 13
Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.

William Frederick Settle (Of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View II
Archive III A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters. View XIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Strickland & Russell

Strickland & Russell
Telephone 07504 958608
Location
Wilberfoss
York
East Riding of Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stricklandrussell
Verified Since Sep 2018
Items For Sale 249
Items Sold 3,236
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Verified Since Sep 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Wilberfoss, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/stricklandrussell
Verified
Sep 2018
For Sale
249
Sold
3,236
A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.
William Frederick Settle (of Hull) River Humber Shipping Seascape Sailing Ships Clippers Original Watercolour Painting British Landscape
Ref: SA1210958
A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting several fully rigged sailing ships and smaller vessels resting on calm waters.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Victorian maritime watercolour painting emerged during the 19th century in Britain, driven by the expansion of naval commerce, shipbuilding, and maritime trade. Artists focused on capturing detailed representations of naval architecture, harbour views, and coastal waters using fluid water-based pigments on paper.

19th-century watercolours were typically executed on handmade cotton or linen rag paper using natural earth and mineral pigments bound with gum arabic. Artists applied translucent washes in layered techniques, often detailing fine rigging and ship structures with graphite or fine brushwork.

Authentic 19th-century maritime watercolours display characteristic age-related features such as paper toning, foxing, and natural pigment fading. Examination of the paper texture, watermarks, signature style, and precise historical accuracy of vessel rigging helps verify authenticity.

A maritime watercolour painting can be framed in dark timber or understated gilt and positioned as a focal point above focal furniture such as sideboards or desks. Combining classical marine art with contemporary furniture provides contrast in traditional or modern spaces.

Preserve watercolour paintings by displaying them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and mould growth. Frame the artwork using acid-free mounting materials and UV-filtering glass to protect the paper substrate and pigments over time.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories