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Joseph R R Mcculloch 1934 Rba Pickering Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting
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Joseph R R Mcculloch 1934 Rba Pickering Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting

1920 - 1940
Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA, British, 1893–1961

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1930's

Depiction or Location: Pickering Castle Yorkshire Landscape view

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age, some foxing is visible top centre. 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.

Approximate Size of artwork including mount 56 x 40 cm (mount aperture size approx. 32 x 19 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Vintage Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09637041
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Date 1934 lettered on the mount: fixes the year of the work.
Signed McCulloch lower right: consistent with the artist's recorded work.
Cockling and pigment bleed on the reverse: hand-worked watercolour.
Light foxing spots near the top edge: untreated old paper ageing naturally.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233863
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA, British, 1893–1961

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1930's

Depiction or Location: Pickering Castle Yorkshire Landscape view

fig 1. A 1934 watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins and courtyard of Pickering Castle under a light sky.
fig 1. Joseph R R Mcculloch 1934 Rba Pickering Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection.

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Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair condition in line with age, some foxing is visible top centre.
Strickland & Russell

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.

Approximate Size of artwork including mount 56 x 40 cm (mount aperture size approx. 32 x 19 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Vintage Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09637041
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Date 1934 lettered on the mount: fixes the year of the work.
Signed McCulloch lower right: consistent with the artist's recorded work.
Cockling and pigment bleed on the reverse: hand-worked watercolour.
Light foxing spots near the top edge: untreated old paper ageing naturally.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233863
Strickland & Russell
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Archive I A 1934 watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins and courtyard of Pickering Castle under a light sky.

Joseph R R Mcculloch 1934 Rba Pickering Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting

Archive II A 1934 watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins and courtyard of Pickering Castle under a light sky. View II
Archive III A 1934 watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins and courtyard of Pickering Castle under a light sky. View III
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A 1934 watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins and courtyard of Pickering Castle under a light sky.
Joseph R R McCulloch 1934 RBA Pickering Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleInterwar British
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Ink
  • ColourBeige and Olive Green
  • MotifsArchitectural ruins, stone masonry, landscape courtyard, ink outlines
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This original vintage watercolour painting by Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA dates from the interwar British period, circa 1930. Executed on paper using watercolour and ink, the piece depicts the architectural ruins and stone masonry of Pickering Castle in Yorkshire. The composition employs a palette of beige and olive green with delicate ink outlines under a pale sky. Fine details visible include weathered stone walls, grassy courtyards, trees, and architectural remnants of the ancient castle. The paper measures 40 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep. Suitable for display in an English country house interior, this artwork works well hung above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or study. The mounting provides a clean presentation border around the scene, while the light sky and earthy tones complement traditional domestic settings. The surface shows signs of age consistent with its history, including foxing visible near the top centre of the sheet.

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Interwar British landscape art often focused on architectural heritage, historic ruins, and rural scenery using realistic draughtsmanship and soft colour palettes.

Artists typically used heavy cotton rag paper, fine watercolour pigments, and india ink for structural outlining and architectural precision.

Authentic works often display period signatures, artist society acronyms such as RBA, minor natural paper yellowing, and precise ink line work beneath soft washes.

Display the artwork within a neutral mount and minimal wooden frame on a gallery wall or above a console table to balance contemporary decor with historic character.

Keep watercolour art away from direct sunlight and high humidity, framing it behind UV-protective glass with acid-free backing materials to prevent foxing.
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