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Lester Sutcliffe "The Garden Bonfire" Watercolour
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Lester Sutcliffe "The Garden Bonfire" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Description

Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years. He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor. He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"The Garden Bonfire" is a watercolour measuring 8"x 12". It is signed lower right and is framed in the lovely original frame giving an overall size of 18"x 22".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique British Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 08148386
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Signed Lester Sutcliffe lower right: the artist working in these years.
Quarter-sawn oak frame with medullary rays, the silvery flecks: early twentieth-century presentation.
Stylised raised motifs on the frame corners: Arts and Crafts movement design.
Gentle, uniform mellowing to the paper: decades framed behind glass.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1021198
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Description
Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years.
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He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor.
McTague of Harrogate

He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"The Garden Bonfire" is a watercolour measuring 8"x 12". It is signed lower right and is framed in the lovely original frame giving an overall size of 18"x 22".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique British Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08148386
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Signed Lester Sutcliffe lower right: the artist working in these years.
Quarter-sawn oak frame with medullary rays, the silvery flecks: early twentieth-century presentation.
Stylised raised motifs on the frame corners: Arts and Crafts movement design.
Gentle, uniform mellowing to the paper: decades framed behind glass.

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
45cm (17.72")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1021198
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

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A watercolour painting depicting a rustic brick building, a wooden fence, and figures tending a small garden bonfire surrounded by green foliage.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a rustic brick building, a wooden fence, and figures tending a small garden bonfire surrounded by green foliage.

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A watercolour painting depicting a rustic brick building, a wooden fence, and figures tending a small garden bonfire surrounded by green foliage.
Lester Sutcliffe "The Garden Bonfire" watercolour
Ref: SA1021198
A watercolour painting depicting a rustic brick building, a wooden fence, and figures tending a small garden bonfire surrounded by green foliage.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourTerracotta Brown, Muted Green
  • MotifsBrick structure, Garden bonfire, Wooden fencing, Rural figures
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This British Impressionism watercolour painting dates to 1910 and depicts a rural scene featuring a rustic brick structure, a wooden fence, and figures tending a small garden bonfire. Executed on paper using watercolour pigment, the composition displays terracotta brown and muted green hues. Details visible include a signature at the lower right, an original frame, and scattered foliage surrounding the figures. The piece measures 45 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Suitable for display in an English Country House aesthetic, the artwork hangs effectively above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway. The watercolour brings a tranquil rural atmosphere to interior spaces, complementing traditional or characterful home environments.

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Landscapes from this era typically emphasize naturalism, British rural subjects, and subtle lighting captured outdoors. Artists often employed soft colour washes and detailed brushwork to document everyday country scenes and agricultural structures.

Artists used water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic applied to heavy cotton or linen rag paper. The paintings were layered with transparent washes to build depth and atmospheric tone.

Authentic period watercolours usually display characteristic paper aging, subtle foxing, or toning consistent with age. Examination under magnification reveals hand-painted wash transitions rather than mechanical printing dots, often accompanied by artist signatures.

Position the framed work alongside contemporary ceramics or dark wood surfaces to create textual contrast. Mounting art in acid-free matting with neutral tones allows the original warm pigments to complement modern wall palettes.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity environments to prevent fading and mold growth. Frame using UV-filtering glass and archival, acid-free backing materials to safeguard the paper matrix.
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