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Andrew Colley "Old Nab" Staithes, Yorkshire Oil Painting
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    Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk
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Andrew Colley "Old Nab" Staithes, Yorkshire Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 August 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Description

Andrew Charles Colley (1859-1910) was born in Newcastle. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1893 and 1909. He lived in London for some years then moved to Runswick Bay where he painted alongside members the Staithes Group of Artists. His work rarely comes on to the open market. 

"Old Nab from Quarry Bank" is an interesting oil painting on canvas by Colley, showing a view on the Yorkshire Coast close to Staithes. It measures 16"x 24" and is signed lower left. It is framed giving an overall size of 23"x 31".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Original Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116703
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Andrew Charles Colley (1859-1910) was born in Newcastle. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1893 and 1909.
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He lived in London for some years then moved to Runswick Bay where he painted alongside members the Staithes Group of Artists.
McTague of Harrogate

His work rarely comes on to the open market. 

fig 1. An oil painting depicting figures harvesting crops on a clifftop overlooking a blue sea.
fig 1. Andrew Colley "Old Nab" Staithes, Yorkshire Oil Painting

"Old Nab from Quarry Bank" is an interesting oil painting on canvas by Colley, showing a view on the Yorkshire Coast close to Staithes. It measures 16"x 24" and is signed lower left. It is framed giving an overall size of 23"x 31".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Original Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116703
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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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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Archive I An oil painting depicting figures harvesting crops on a clifftop overlooking a blue sea. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Andrew Colley "Old Nab" Staithes, Yorkshire Oil Painting

Archive II An oil painting depicting figures harvesting crops on a clifftop overlooking a blue sea. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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An oil painting depicting figures harvesting crops on a clifftop overlooking a blue sea.
Andrew Colley "Old Nab" Staithes, Yorkshire oil painting
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An oil painting depicting figures harvesting crops on a clifftop overlooking a blue sea.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[British Impressionism]
  • Material[Oil paint, Canvas]
  • Colour[Blue]
  • MotifsCoastal landscape, Human figures, Impressionist brushwork
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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British Impressionism emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by loose brushwork, en plein air techniques, and a focus on natural light and coastal or rural subject matter.

Traditional pieces typically utilise ground pigments suspended in drying oils such as linseed, applied to stretched woven canvas or wooden panels, often housed in gilded or carved wooden frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas ageing, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, stretcher bar construction, maker marks, artist signatures, and provenance documentation under ultraviolet light.

Pairing historical artworks with contemporary minimalist decor creates a striking focal point, allowing the rich textures and muted colour palettes of the painting to anchor the room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and periodically dusting the surface with a soft, dry brush.
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