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18th Century Watercolour - English School
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18th Century Watercolour - English School

18th century
For Sale by AJD Antiques
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Large 18th Century framed watercolour of figures in a landscape with a castle in the background.

I have tried to identify the castle, which I think looks Norman, possibly in Wales.

If anyone has a suggestion please let me know.

Size:

Frame - 31.5" x 41" (80 x 104cm)

Picture - 22.5" x 32" (57 x 81.5cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this 18th Century Landscape Watercolour to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 07665036
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-260 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Layered tinted washes over ink: traditional eighteenth-century watercolour drawing technique.
Figures in rustic dress: staffage typical of the late eighteenth century.
Natural paper toning across the sheet: aged watercolour paper.

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
80cm (31.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA952148
Dealers Internal Reference
32334
Description
Large 18th Century framed watercolour of figures in a landscape with a castle in the background.

I have tried to identify the castle, which I think looks Norman, possibly in Wales.

If anyone has a suggestion please let me know.

Size:

Frame - 31.5" x 41" (80 x 104cm)

Picture - 22.5" x 32" (57 x 81.5cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this 18th Century Landscape Watercolour to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07665036
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-260 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Layered tinted washes over ink: traditional eighteenth-century watercolour drawing technique.
Figures in rustic dress: staffage typical of the late eighteenth century.
Natural paper toning across the sheet: aged watercolour paper.

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
80cm (31.50")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952148
Dealers Internal Ref
32334
AJD Antiques
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An 18th-century watercolour painting depicting figures walking along a path towards a medieval castle ruin surrounded by trees.
18th Century Watercolour - English School
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An 18th-century watercolour painting depicting figures walking along a path towards a medieval castle ruin surrounded by trees.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsCastle ruins, Pastoral figures, Rolling countryside, Tree silhouettes
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This large Georgian watercolour painting from the 18th century depicts a pastoral landscape in muted green tones, featuring figures walking along a path towards medieval castle ruins set amongst rolling countryside and silhouetted trees. The artwork utilizes watercolour and paper materials, presenting an English Country House design vibe suited to traditional interiors. It measures 80 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Placement in a home today works well above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining space. The piece coordinates with classic decor schemes, bringing historical character and landscape scenery to interior walls without requiring extensive framing updates.

FAQs

English School watercolours of the 18th century typically depicted picturesque landscapes, classical or medieval ruins, and pastoral rural scenes, reflecting a growing national interest in topography and nature.

These works were created using natural water-based pigments laid onto handmade rag paper, built up in translucent layers over pencil or ink underdrawings.

Authentication relies on examining paper construction, such as laid paper with visible chain lines, age-appropriate foxing, natural pigment fading, and original mounting techniques.

Mount the painting in a slender gilt or dark timber frame and display it above a sideboard or as part of a gallery wall to introduce historical contrast.

Frame the artwork using UV-filtering glass and acid-free archival mats, ensuring it is displayed away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and heat sources.
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