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James Kerr Mcarthur "Still Life" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
for sale €287     $311
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McTague of Harrogate

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James Kerr Mcarthur "Still Life" Watercolour

1940 - 1960
Description

This attractive little still life watercolour by the Scottish painter James Kerr McArthur is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 12"x 14".

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Still Life Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA999140
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Description
This attractive little still life watercolour by the Scottish painter James Kerr McArthur is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 12"x 14".
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Still Life Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999140
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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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A modern British watercolour still life painting featuring glass bottles, a ceramic jar, and a framed picture on a surface.
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Archive I A modern British watercolour still life painting featuring glass bottles, a ceramic jar, and a framed picture on a surface.

James Kerr McArthur "Still Life" watercolour

Archive II A modern British watercolour still life painting featuring glass bottles, a ceramic jar, and a framed picture on a surface. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Viewing by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mctague
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 254
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McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Verified Since Apr 2011
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A modern British watercolour still life painting featuring glass bottles, a ceramic jar, and a framed picture on a surface.
James Kerr McArthur "Still Life" watercolour
Ref: SA999140
A modern British watercolour still life painting featuring glass bottles, a ceramic jar, and a framed picture on a surface.
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Modern British still life paintings typically focus on everyday, unpretentious studio objects, emphasising composition, tonal harmony, and quiet reflection rather than elaborate display. Influenced by early 20th-century avant-garde movements, artists reduced forms to essential geometric shapes and used restrained colour palettes.

Watercolour paintings utilise water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic, applied to heavy, absorbent paper made from cotton or linen rags. Framed works usually incorporate acid-free mounting board and protective glass to preserve the delicate paper fibre and water-based pigments.

Authenticity is verified through a visible artist signature, provenance documentation, and examination of paper age and watermark. Inspecting the back of the frame for gallery labels, artists inscriptions, or period framing techniques also provides evidence of origin.

Display the painting as part of a curated gallery wall or lean it on a wooden sideboard alongside neutral ceramics to complement its earth tones. Placing framed art above low furniture creates a balanced focal point in minimalist or traditional rooms.

Keep watercolour paintings away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Use UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials when framing to ensure long-term preservation.
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