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A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)
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A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Artsonline
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A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting By George Sykes (b.1863)

Brief Description:

This is a wonderful quality original 1920s Signed Watercolour Painting by listed British artist: 'George Sykes' (1863-1942).

The beautiful image portrays an autumn Riverscape setting with a tranquil river running through the centre of the large wetland, with tall oak trees and a small dwelling on the water's bank.

Signed lower-right corner and mounted within a quality two-toned glazed frame.

Note: We have another identically framed painting for sale on our other listings.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed: 'George Sykes'

Circa: 1920s

Condition:

Both painting and frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition commensurate with age.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 18.9'' | 48 cm

Width: 22.2'' | 56.3 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

About Us:

Artsonline UK is a family-run business with over 30 years of combined industry experience, so customer satisfaction is paramount to us!

Why choose artsonline?

Artsonline UK is proud to be one of the very few online art dealers that offer a genuine 30-day money-back refund policy.

(minus the return cost of postage)

We stock a wonderfully eclectic mix of over 800 original paintings at any one time, dating from the 16th Century, right through until our very latest, and, contemporary, 21st-century art.

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art & Antique pieces which we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items which can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline UK are one of the very few online art dealers that provides a genuine no-quibble 30-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage & Packaging).

If a piece should arrive damaged on an extremely rare occasion, artsonline will, of course, refund the entire purchase price, together with any return shipping cost that occurred.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
56.3cm (22.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Autumn River Landscape Watercolour to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA999437
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Description
A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting By George Sykes (b.1863)

Brief Description:

“
This is a wonderful quality original 1920s Signed Watercolour Painting by listed British artist: 'George Sykes' (1863-1942).
Artsonline
fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 1. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

The beautiful image portrays an autumn Riverscape setting with a tranquil river running through the centre of the large wetland, with tall oak trees and a small dwelling on the water's bank.

Signed lower-right corner and mounted within a quality two-toned glazed frame.

fig 2. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 2. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

Note: We have another identically framed painting for sale on our other listings.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed: 'George Sykes'

Circa: 1920s

Condition:

Both painting and frame are offered in an overall excellent original condition commensurate with age.

fig 3. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 3. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 18.9'' | 48 cm

Width: 22.2'' | 56.3 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 4. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

About Us:

Artsonline UK is a family-run business with over 30 years of combined industry experience, so customer satisfaction is paramount to us!

Why choose artsonline?

Artsonline UK is proud to be one of the very few online art dealers that offer a genuine 30-day money-back refund policy.

fig 5. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 5. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

(minus the return cost of postage)

We stock a wonderfully eclectic mix of over 800 original paintings at any one time, dating from the 16th Century, right through until our very latest, and, contemporary, 21st-century art.

fig 6. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 6. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art & Antique pieces which we sell.

fig 7. A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
fig 7. A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting by George Sykes (B.1863)

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items which can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline UK are one of the very few online art dealers that provides a genuine no-quibble 30-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage & Packaging).

If a piece should arrive damaged on an extremely rare occasion, artsonline will, of course, refund the entire purchase price, together with any return shipping cost that occurred.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
56.3cm (22.17")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Autumn River Landscape Watercolour to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA999437
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
A Wonderful Autumn River Landscape Watercolour Painting By George Sykes (b.1863)
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a serene autumn river landscape with trees, rolling hills, and a cloudy sky in soft earth tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourEarth Tones
  • MotifsRiver scene, Autumn foliage, Distant horizon, Double mount
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 56.3 cm (22 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

An original 1920s watercolour painting by listed British artist George Sykes, presented in the Victorian style. The artwork depicts a serene autumn river landscape featuring a tranquil winding river, tall trees, rolling hills, autumn foliage, and a small dwelling under a cloudy sky in soft earth tones. The painting is executed on paper using watercolour and is signed by the artist in the lower-right corner. It is mounted within a double mount and enclosed in a glazed wooden frame with layered cream and silver-coloured mouldings. The framed piece measures 48 cm high, 56.3 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, and both the painting and frame are in overall excellent original condition commensurate with age. Suiting an English Country House aesthetic, the artwork is ideal for domestic display in a living room, hallway, or study. It is designed to be placed on a wall above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, where its neutral earth tones complement traditional or transitional interior schemes. The tranquil subject matter and muted palette bring a calm, decorative focus to a residential interior.

British watercolour landscape painting flourished in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, developing from topographical tinted drawings into a primary artistic medium. Artists focused on capturing natural light, atmospheric conditions, and the rural countryside, establishing a distinct national school of landscape art.

Traditional watercolours consist of natural finely ground pigments bound with gum arabic and applied to thick cotton or linen paper. These works are typically mounted under acid-free board and framed behind glass to protect the delicate water-soluble medium from dust and humidity.

Authentic period watercolours often feature pencil or ink artist signatures, contemporary framer labels on the reverse, and characteristic paper aging such as light toning or foxing. The brushwork, pigment palette, and mounting technique usually correspond to artistic practices of the era.

A muted landscape painting can be styled by pairing it with neutral wall colours, natural wood furnishings, and clean modern lines to create a balanced aesthetic. Grouping smaller landscape works into a structured gallery wall adds visual depth without overwhelming contemporary spaces.

To preserve watercolour paintings, display them away from direct sunlight and harsh artificial lighting to prevent pigment fading. Frame the artwork using UV-filtering glass and archival mounting materials while maintaining a stable indoor humidity level.
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