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Antique Watercolour Painting of the Mermaid Inn, Rye by Annie L. Lee
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Antique Watercolour Painting of the Mermaid Inn, Rye by Annie L. Lee

19th century
Description

A stunning original antique watercolour painting of the historic 600 year old Meramid Inn in Rye. This is by the artist Annie L. Lee, it dates from around the late nineteenth century.

This is beautifully executed and it depicts a wonderful scene. It is a lovely size, beautifully framed and set behind glass.

The artists signature is seen on the painting and further original details can be seen on the back.

Width – 14 inches , 36 cm

Depth – 1 inch , 2.5 cm

Height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Framed Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA968413
Dealers Internal Reference
5866
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Description
A stunning original antique watercolour painting of the historic 600 year old Meramid Inn in Rye. This is by the artist Annie L. Lee, it dates from around the late nineteenth century.

This is beautifully executed and it depicts a wonderful scene. It is a lovely size, beautifully framed and set behind glass.

The artists signature is seen on the painting and further original details can be seen on the back.

Width – 14 inches , 36 cm

Depth – 1 inch , 2.5 cm

Height – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Framed Architectural Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA968413
Dealers Internal Ref
5866
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure.

Antique Watercolour Painting of the Mermaid Inn, Rye by Annie L. Lee

Archive II A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View V
Archive VI A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View VI
Archive VII A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View VII
Archive VIII A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View VIII
Archive IX A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View IX
Archive X A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure. View X
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A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure.
Antique Watercolour Painting of The Mermaid Inn, Rye by Annie L. Lee
Ref: SA968413
A framed watercolour painting portraying a historic street with timber-framed buildings, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsTimber-framed architecture, Cobblestone street, Moulded dark frame, Figures in landscape
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This original Edwardian watercolour painting by Annie L. Lee portrays a historic street scene featuring timber-framed architecture, a cobblestone pathway, and a single walking figure in a red coat. Produced around 1890, the artwork displays a multicolour palette of warm brick reds, pale yellows, and soft blues on paper. It is set behind glass within a heavy, polished black wooden frame that has prominent stepped mouldings, angled corners, and a smooth, reflective finish. The painting measures 46 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this wall art piece brings an English country house aesthetic to domestic interiors. It suits placement above a sideboard in a dining room, along a hallway, or in a living room as a focal point. The dark, moulded frame provides a strong visual contrast against light wall colours, anchoring the detailed street scene within traditional or transitional schemes.

FAQs

Early 20th-century British watercolour scenes frequently depicted historic townscapes, local architecture, and soft washes to document traditional heritage and regional landscapes.

Antique watercolours are rendered on cotton rag paper using water-soluble pigments, often set behind glass within carved or moulded wooden frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paper ageing, subtle foxing, original artist signatures or inscriptions, and layered brushwork distinct from modern mechanical prints.

Position the piece within a gallery wall alongside contrasting contemporary artwork, or display it above a sideboard or console table to add historic texture to a room.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, utilise UV-filtering glass, and ensure it is mounted with acid-free backing materials to prevent discolouration.
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