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Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal Portrait.
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Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal Portrait.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: Henry Robertson (Robin) Watt. (1896-1964).Canadian.

Title: "Jean Souter Craig". Portrait of Young Woman aged 28.

With the crest of the University of St. Andrews.

Signed and dated Feb 1924.

Provenance: From the sitters' family.

Pastel. Oval. A beautifully observed portrait.

Size: 17 1/2"x 14 1/2". Framed size: 20 3/4"x 17 3/4".

Contained in it's very good original carved frame.In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

The Canadian born artist spent most of his professional career in England, firstly living in London and at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. He exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Oval Portrait Drawing to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07918905
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 102 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Signed Robin Watt and dated Feb 1924 lower right: fixes the year.
Bobbed hairstyle and narrow headband: fashion worn in the early 1920s.
Crest of the University of St Andrews drawn lower left.
Moulded oval frame decorated with red lacquer patterning and parcel gilding.

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
53cm (20.87")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA988415
Dealers Internal Reference
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Description
Artist: Henry Robertson (Robin) Watt. (1896-1964).Canadian.

Title: "Jean Souter Craig". Portrait of Young Woman aged 28.

With the crest of the University of St. Andrews.

Signed and dated Feb 1924.

Provenance: From the sitters' family.

fig 1. An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.
fig 1. Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal Portrait.

Pastel. Oval. A beautifully observed portrait.

Size: 17 1/2"x 14 1/2". Framed size: 20 3/4"x 17 3/4".

Contained in it's very good original carved frame.In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

fig 2. An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.
fig 2. Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal Portrait.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

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The Canadian born artist spent most of his professional career in England, firstly living in London and at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He exhibited at the Royal Academy.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Oval Portrait Drawing to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 07918905
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 102 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Signed Robin Watt and dated Feb 1924 lower right: fixes the year.
Bobbed hairstyle and narrow headband: fashion worn in the early 1920s.
Crest of the University of St Andrews drawn lower left.
Moulded oval frame decorated with red lacquer patterning and parcel gilding.

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
53cm (20.87")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA988415
Dealers Internal Ref
WGB
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.
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Archive I An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.

Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal Portrait.

Archive II An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924. View II
Archive III An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924. View III
Archive IV An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924. View IV
Archive V An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924. View V
Archive VI An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924. View VI
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An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.
Robin Watt. "Jean Souter Craig" (University of St Andrews) Watercolour/charcoal portrait.
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An oval framed 1920s charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing depicting a woman in academic regalia, signed by Robin Watt in 1924.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialCharcoal, Watercolour, Paper, Glass, Giltwood
  • ColourTerracotta Red, Cream, Dark Brown
  • MotifsOval frame, Beaded molding, Academic gown, Resting pose
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This early 20th century fine art piece consists of a framed charcoal and watercolour portrait drawing on paper under glass, depicting a woman in academic regalia with the crest of the University of St Andrews, signed and dated by Robin Watt. The artwork displays terracotta red, cream, and dark brown tones, set inside an oval giltwood frame with beaded moulding and carved decoration, accompanied by a signature at the lower right. Measuring 53 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, this framed portrait brings academic character to a gentleman's library or narrow wall space in a home today. Hanging securely on an interior wall, the piece introduces historical detail and traditional portraiture to an interior scheme.

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Early 20th-century portraiture frequently combined classical draughtsmanship with expressive medium choices such as charcoal, pastel, and watercolour washes, capturing individual personality alongside formal institutional attire.

Artists during the 1920s regularly executed works using soft charcoal, pastel, or watercolour on paper, housed within molded wood or composition frames beneath glass.

Authentic works from this period usually exhibit artist signatures, contemporary dates, period-appropriate paper toning, and original backing boards or gallery labels.

Oval portraits function effectively as focal points in gallery wall displays, hung within narrow wall spaces, or layered above sideboards and mantlepieces to introduce vintage structure to modern rooms.

Preserve paper artwork by hanging away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, ensuring UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials are utilised to prevent fading and discoloration.
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