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Tom Dudley "St. Mary's Abbey, York" Watercolour
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Tom Dudley "St. Mary's Abbey, York" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Description

Tom Dudley (1857-1935) was born in York and first trained as an architect. He took lessons from William James Boddy and is known for his townscapes mainly painted in watercolours. His work was shown in public and private galleries throughout the U.K.

"St. Olave's and St. Mary's Abbey, York" is a watercolour measuring 9"x 6". It is signed and inscribed lower left with the title and is framed giving an overall size of 16"x 11".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique York Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 07528431
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Faint signature and title in wash along the lower edge: hand of the period.
Loose watercolour washes and lifted highlights in the foliage: technique of the era.
Subtle toning across the paper: natural exposure to light over time.

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
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA932633
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Description
Tom Dudley (1857-1935) was born in York and first trained as an architect.
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He took lessons from William James Boddy and is known for his townscapes mainly painted in watercolours.
McTague of Harrogate

His work was shown in public and private galleries throughout the U.K.

"St. Olave's and St. Mary's Abbey, York" is a watercolour measuring 9"x 6". It is signed and inscribed lower left with the title and is framed giving an overall size of 16"x 11".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique York Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 07528431
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Faint signature and title in wash along the lower edge: hand of the period.
Loose watercolour washes and lifted highlights in the foliage: technique of the era.
Subtle toning across the paper: natural exposure to light over time.

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
30cm (11.81")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA932633
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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A watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins of St Marys Abbey in York alongside trees with autumn foliage under an overcast grey sky.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins of St Marys Abbey in York alongside trees with autumn foliage under an overcast grey sky.

Tom Dudley "St. Mary's Abbey, York" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins of St Marys Abbey in York alongside trees with autumn foliage under an overcast grey sky. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins of St Marys Abbey in York alongside trees with autumn foliage under an overcast grey sky.
Tom Dudley "St. Mary's Abbey, York" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting the stone ruins of St Marys Abbey in York alongside trees with autumn foliage under an overcast grey sky.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour paint
  • ColourGrey, Brown, Ochre
  • MotifsGothic archway, Church tower, Autumn foliage, Stone ruins
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This watercolour painting by Tom Dudley dates from the Victorian period of 1910 and depicts the stone ruins of St Mary's Abbey in York. Executed on paper using watercolour paint, the composition presents an overcast grey sky, a church tower, and autumn foliage in shades of brown and ochre, alongside architectural motifs including a Gothic archway. The artwork bears a signature and an inscription in the lower left corner and is mounted in a frame. The physical object measures 40 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Purchasers typically place this piece above a sideboard within an English Country House interior setting, where it hangs as a framed wall decoration.

FAQs

British watercolour painting of the nineteenth century is defined by delicate wash techniques, topographical accuracy, and atmospheric depictions of natural light, country estates, and historical ruins.

Artists used ground mineral and plant pigments bound with gum arabic, applied onto rag-based paper stock that provided textured absorption and longevity.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paper aging, age-consistent foxing or toning, period signatures, hand-drawn wash mounts, and evidence of historic framing techniques.

Integrate these artworks into gallery walls alongside modern monochrome prints, or position them individually above traditional timber sideboards and writing desks to add historical depth.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass, maintain consistent humidity levels, and ensure acid-free backing materials are used during framing.
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