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John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape
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John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape

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Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: John R. Prentice (Scottish, fl. 1837–1875)

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1864

Depiction or Location: Edinburgh Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: 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 artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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 frame 31 x 25 cm (mount aperture size approx. 16 x 11 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Scottish Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1860s.

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SA1234091
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: John R. Prentice (Scottish, fl. 1837–1875)

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1864

Depiction or Location: Edinburgh Landscape

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Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown Important notice regarding frames – please read carefully.
Strickland & Russell
fig 1. An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky.
fig 1. John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape

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.

fig 2. An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky.
fig 2. John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape

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. An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky.
fig 3. John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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 frame 31 x 25 cm (mount aperture size approx. 16 x 11 cm)

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Scottish Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234091
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Archive I An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky.

John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original Mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape

Archive II An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View II
Archive III An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View III
Archive IV An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View IV
Archive V An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View V
Archive VI An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View VI
Archive VII An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View VII
Archive VIII An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View VIII
Archive IX An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View IX
Archive X An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View X
Archive XI An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky. View XI
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York
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An atmospheric mid-19th-century watercolour landscape painting depicting a river crossing with figures and distant architecture beneath a clouded sky.
John R Prentice 1864 Signed Original mid 19th Century Scottish Watercolour Painting Edinburgh Landscape
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Mid-19th-century Scottish watercolour painting is recognised for its emphasis on natural light, topographical fidelity, and atmospheric washes depicting rural and urban landscapes across Scotland.

Artists during the Victorian era utilized water-soluble pigment cakes or pan paints applied with sable brushes onto heavy rag or woven paper sheets.

Authentic period watercolours demonstrate age-appropriate paper tone, artist signatures or dates in contemporary ink/pencil, and fine hand-painted washes rather than mechanical dot printing patterns under magnification.

Framed antique watercolours are best presented in simple oak or gilt mouldings and hung as focal artwork above mantels, sideboards, or as part of a curated gallery wall.

Watercolour paintings should be framed behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free museum-grade mountboard and displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity areas.
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