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John Jaques Oil on Board 1st Church of Saint George Canterbury
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John Jaques Oil on Board 1st Church of Saint George Canterbury

1920 - 1940
Description

A charming oil on board of the 1st Church of Saint George, Canterbury, with a swept frame.

The picture, called "Scars of The War", is by the artist John Courtney Jaques.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Framed Architectural Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07336820
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-85 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Subject shows Canterbury church ruins after the June 1942 blitz: painted during or just after the war.
Handwritten paper label verso giving artist and title: typical mid-20th-century exhibition label.
Mid-century swept frame and backing board: matches the painting's period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA905260
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000110
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Description
A charming oil on board of the 1st Church of Saint George, Canterbury, with a swept frame.

The picture, called "Scars of The War", is by the artist John Courtney Jaques.

Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Framed Architectural Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 07336820
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-85 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Subject shows Canterbury church ruins after the June 1942 blitz: painted during or just after the war.
Handwritten paper label verso giving artist and title: typical mid-20th-century exhibition label.
Mid-century swept frame and backing board: matches the painting's period.

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
50cm (19.69")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA905260
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000110
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An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame.
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Archive I An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame.

John Jaques Oil on Board 1st Church of Saint George Canterbury

Archive II An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame. View II
Archive III An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame. View III
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Archive VIII An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame. View VIII
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Kent
TN11 9AQ
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An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame.
John Jaques Oil on Board 1st Church Of Saint George Canterbury
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An architectural oil painting on board depicting Saint George Church in Canterbury, housed within a heavily ornate swept gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style20th Century Realism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Board, Gesso, Wood
  • ColourEarthy Brown
  • MotifsGilt swept frame, Acanthus scroll moulding, Architectural church tower, Textured oil paint surface
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This 20th century realism painting by John Courtney Jaques depicts the 1st Church of Saint George in Canterbury in earthy brown tones, rendered in oil paint on board. The artwork measures 50 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. A heavily ornate swept gilt frame surrounds the piece, featuring elaborate acanthus scroll moulding with visible age-related surface wear, rich gesso decoration, and a textured oil paint surface. In a home today, this English country house artwork is suited for placement above the mantel, bringing a historic architectural church tower motif into a living space. The piece captures a tangible sense of history through its weathered finish, making it a characterful addition to a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

An architectural oil painting on board is a visual artwork created using oil pigments applied to a rigid wood or composite panel, specifically depicting buildings, structural ruins, or urban topography.

Artwork from this period frequently utilises oil paint on masonite, hardboard, or timber panel, set within moulded gesso frames decorated with gold leaf or metallic paint.

Authentic pieces feature discernible brushwork, physical paint texture, age-related craquelure, and natural oxidation or wear on the reverse side of the board and frame.

Position the framed painting as a focal point above a console table or mantelpiece, or integrate it into a gallery wall alongside muted tonal prints and contemporary ceramics.

Dust the surface and frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or solvents that could compromise the paint film or gilt finish.
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