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Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting
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Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Artsonline
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Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) A Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

Brief Description:

This is a fascinating Original Maritime Watercolour study depicting the Scottish Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque), that was launched in 1891 and ran aground (wrecked) in 1929 in Bovista, Portugal.

The exceptional painting portrays the large majestic vessel sailing at full mast in calm seas.

The fabulous rigging can be seen pushing towards the ocean winds with two ship hands standing precariously on one of the very high rigging poles.

The piece dates to the 1930s and it is signed in the lower right corner.

It is immaculately presented and it is mounted within its original gilt frame and protected behind the original 1930s glass protective panel.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed lower right corner

Circa: 1930s

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 18.1'' | 45.9 cm

Width: 25.9'' | 65.7 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

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Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 08656229
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Hardboard backing board: a material widely used from the 1930s onwards.
Handwritten note on the reverse: records the ship's wrecking in 1929.
Visible brushstrokes and washes: original watercolour, not a print.
Signed lower right: the artist's name.

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
45.9cm (18.07")
Width
65.7cm (25.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1093747
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Description
Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) A Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

Brief Description:

“
This is a fascinating Original Maritime Watercolour study depicting the Scottish Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque), that was launched in 1891 and ran aground (wrecked) in 1929 in Bovista, Portugal.
Artsonline
fig 1. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 1. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

The exceptional painting portrays the large majestic vessel sailing at full mast in calm seas.

The fabulous rigging can be seen pushing towards the ocean winds with two ship hands standing precariously on one of the very high rigging poles.

fig 2. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 2. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

The piece dates to the 1930s and it is signed in the lower right corner.

It is immaculately presented and it is mounted within its original gilt frame and protected behind the original 1930s glass protective panel.

fig 3. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 3. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

Signed lower right corner

Circa: 1930s

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

fig 4. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 4. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

Height: 18.1'' | 45.9 cm

Width: 25.9'' | 65.7 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

Delivery

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

fig 5. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 5. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

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

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

fig 6. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 6. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that 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.

fig 7. A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
fig 7. Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) a Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-003186-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08656229
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Hardboard backing board: a material widely used from the 1930s onwards.
Handwritten note on the reverse: records the ship's wrecking in 1929.
Visible brushstrokes and washes: original watercolour, not a print.
Signed lower right: the artist's name.

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
45.9cm (18.07")
Width
65.7cm (25.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093747
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A gilt framed watercolour painting depicting the four-masted barque Garthpool sailing under full canvas across choppy ocean waters.
Clipper Ship Garthpool (Barque) A Fine Marine Seascape Watercolour Painting
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional Marine Art
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFour-masted ship, Rigging and sails, Ocean waves, Gilt frame
  • SizeH 45.9 cm (18 in) x W 65.7 cm (26 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original marine seascape watercolour painting depicts the Scottish clipper ship Garthpool under full canvas across choppy ocean waters. Dating to the 1930s, the traditional artwork uses blue and white watercolours on paper to render the four-masted vessel, intricate rigging and sails, ocean waves, and a small steamship on the horizon. The composition shows the ship's name painted on the hull, a red ensign flag flying from the stern, and two figures positioned high in the rigging. The painting is mounted beneath glass inside a gilded wooden frame featuring layered linear mouldings and corner ornaments. The framed artwork measures 45.9 cm high, 65.7 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, the piece hangs securely above a mantelpiece or on a living room wall, adding a traditional maritime focal point to interior spaces.

FAQs

Traditional British marine art focuses on accurate depictions of maritime vessels, sea conditions, and naval history. Emerging as a distinct genre in the seventeenth century, marine painting reached its height during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, combining technical nautical detail with atmospheric atmospheric ocean landscapes.

Antique marine watercolours were produced using mineral and botanical pigments dissolved in water and bound with gum arabic, applied directly onto woven cotton or linen rag paper. Frames typically feature wooden mouldings with water gilding or oil gilding, protected behind plain glass with card matting.

Authentic period watercolours display natural signs of aging on paper, such as light foxing, minor toning, or mount burn. Examining the precision of ship rigging, authentic artist signatures, period framing techniques, and pencil underdrawings under magnification helps verify age and attribution.

A classic marine watercolour can be displayed as a focal piece above a fireplace mantel, integrated into a gallery wall, or positioned over a mahogany sideboard. Pairing gilded maritime artwork with dark wood furniture, brass accents, and structured textiles creates a balanced, traditional aesthetic.

Watercolour pigments are susceptible to light damage and should be displayed away from direct sunlight. Framing with UV-protective glass, acid-free backing boards, and cotton rag mounts prevents yellowing, fading, and moisture damage over time.
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