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James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape
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James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: A mixed media Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Indistinctly Signed by James Orrock (1829-1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Brighton Fishing Boats Landscape Scene

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.

Size of artwork incl. frame 48 x 41 cm (mount aperture approx. 25 x 18 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique British Seascape Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09639638
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Inscribed signature with RI suffix lower centre: dates after 1871.
Watercolour with opaque white gouache highlights on wove paper: late Victorian painting practice.
Slight natural mellowing of the paper ground: expected ageing over many decades.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234234
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Description
Type of artwork: A mixed media Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Indistinctly Signed by James Orrock (1829-1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

fig 1. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats with hoisted sails gathered on a pebbled shore with figures and horses beside a calm sea.
fig 1. James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape

Depiction or Location: Brighton Fishing Boats Landscape Scene

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.
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 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats with hoisted sails gathered on a pebbled shore with figures and horses beside a calm sea.
fig 2. James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape

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 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats with hoisted sails gathered on a pebbled shore with figures and horses beside a calm sea.
fig 3. James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape

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.

Size of artwork incl. frame 48 x 41 cm (mount aperture approx. 25 x 18 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique British Seascape Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09639638
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Inscribed signature with RI suffix lower centre: dates after 1871.
Watercolour with opaque white gouache highlights on wove paper: late Victorian painting practice.
Slight natural mellowing of the paper ground: expected ageing over many decades.

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
41cm (16.14")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234234
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Archive I A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats with hoisted sails gathered on a pebbled shore with figures and horses beside a calm sea.

James Orrock Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape

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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats with hoisted sails gathered on a pebbled shore with figures and horses beside a calm sea.
James Orrock Signed Original late 19th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting Brighton Beach Fishing Boat Seascape
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourMuted Blue
  • MotifsFishing vessels, Pebbled shoreline, Muted atmospheric wash, Horses and figures
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original late 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting on paper depicts a coastal retreat scene featuring fishing vessels on a pebbled shoreline with figures and horses beside a calm sea under a muted atmospheric wash in shades of muted blue, ochre, grey and brown. The artwork includes an indistinct signature by James Orrock, measuring 41 cm high, 48 cm wide and 2 cm deep. Suitable for display in a coastal retreat interior, the painting fits well above a sideboard in a living room, hallway or study. The artwork comes framed in its original setting, which shows age-related wear, discolouration and minor damage in line with its conservation ethos.

FAQs

British watercolour seascapes of the 19th century are defined by their focus on coastal topographies, maritime commerce, atmospheric light variations, and fluid application of transparent wash techniques on paper.

Victorian artists used ground mineral and organic pigments dissolved in water and bound with gum arabic, applied using sable or squirrel hair brushes onto heavy cotton rag paper.

Authenticity is identified by examining contemporary artist signatures, age-consistent paper discolouration or foxing, period framing or backing labels, and the characteristic layering of historical wash technique.

A classic seascape can be styled above a sideboard, placed within a contemporary gallery wall, or framed with modern archival matting to contrast traditional subject matter against neutral minimalist walls.

Watercolours must be displayed behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free mounting materials and kept in environment-controlled rooms away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper decay.
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