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Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs
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Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs

1920 - 1940
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Original 1930s Architectural Presentation Drawing

An Original 1930s architectural presentation drawing executed in pen, ink and delicate watercolour on paper.

Produced for the Leeds College of Art – School of Architecture.

This is an original student architectural presentation sheet rather than a reproduction, offering a fascinating insight into architectural education and domestic house design during the inter-war period.

Condition: Displays expected age-related toning, edge wear, small losses to the corners, light creasing and remnants of the original School of Architecture labels. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Ready for framing or adding to a collection. This item will be dispatched rolled in a tube.

Size approx. 74 x 51 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Facade Drawing to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09695743
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Institutional stamp from Leeds College of Art: architectural school study.
Hand-drawn show lettering: typical draughting room style of the period.
Gentle toning and soft edge wear: decades of storage as a loose sheet.

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
51cm (20.08")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242249
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Original 1930s Architectural Presentation Drawing
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An Original 1930s architectural presentation drawing executed in pen, ink and delicate watercolour on paper.
Strickland & Russell

Produced for the Leeds College of Art – School of Architecture.

fig 1. A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.
fig 1. Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs

This is an original student architectural presentation sheet rather than a reproduction, offering a fascinating insight into architectural education and domestic house design during the inter-war period.

fig 2. A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.
fig 2. Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs

Condition: Displays expected age-related toning, edge wear, small losses to the corners, light creasing and remnants of the original School of Architecture labels. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Ready for framing or adding to a collection. This item will be dispatched rolled in a tube.

Size approx. 74 x 51 cm

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s Architectural Facade Drawing to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09695743
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Institutional stamp from Leeds College of Art: architectural school study.
Hand-drawn show lettering: typical draughting room style of the period.
Gentle toning and soft edge wear: decades of storage as a loose sheet.

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
51cm (20.08")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
0.01cm (0.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242249
Strickland & Russell
Strickland & Russell
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2018

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

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A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.
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Archive I A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.

Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs

Archive II A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper. View II
Archive III A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper. View III
Archive IV A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper. View IV
Archive V A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper. View V
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A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.
Original Signed 1930s Leeds College of Art School of Architecture Pen Ink Drawing Façade Composition Designs
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A 1930s pen and ink architectural drawing displaying six separate neoclassical building facade compositions on off-white paper.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Drawings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleInterwar Architectural
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourOff White, Black
  • MotifsBuilding elevations, Classical facades, Symmetrical draughting
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 0.01 cm (0 in)

This original 1930s architectural presentation drawing from the Leeds College of Art School of Architecture presents six neoclassical building façade compositions executed in pen, ink, and delicate watercolour on off-white paper. The interwar architectural design showcases symmetrical draughting, detailed window and roofline elevations, and a stamped institutional mark in the lower right corner, alongside expected age-related toning, edge wear, small corner losses, light creasing, and remnants of original school labels. The sheet measures 51 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 0.01 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or along a narrow wall space, this artwork hangs effectively in a study, hallway, or home office. It integrates easily into traditional and eclectic domestic interiors as a framed wall hanging, bringing historic academic draughtsmanship into a contemporary living space.

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Architectural drawings from the 1930s interwar period reflect a transition between traditional classical revival styles and early modernism. They feature precise line work, symmetrical grid layouts, and formal elevation studies created as part of academic training.

These works were executed using India ink, fine technical draughting pens, graphite pencils, and T-squares on heavy cartridge paper, vellum, or card.

Authentic pieces often bear original institutional blind stamps, student signatures, hand-drawn scale markings, and minor paper yellowing consistent with age.

Frame the artwork using a neutral acid-free mount and a slim black or dark wood frame, then display it as part of a gallery wall or above a console table.

Keep the drawing framed behind UV-filtering glass, avoid hanging in direct sunlight, and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent paper degradation and fading.
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