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J Beckett Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch Painting College Street York Historic Street Scene
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J Beckett Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch Painting College Street York Historic Street Scene

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

Subject: A charming historic view of College Street in York before the demolition of the row of houses on the RHS.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on backing card (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remains detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. mount 19 x 25.5 cm (picture size approx. 9 x 14 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique York Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09176770
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Signed lower right in paint: J Beckett.
Titled lower left: College St York.
Even paper toning across the sheet: natural oxidisation from age.
Figures in top hats and a horse carriage: late Victorian street transport.

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
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1168110
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: J Beckett

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Subject: A charming historic view of College Street in York before the demolition of the row of houses on the RHS.
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Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

fig 1. A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage.
fig 1. J Beckett Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch Painting College Street York Historic Street Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on backing card (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remains detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting incl. mount 19 x 25.5 cm (picture size approx. 9 x 14 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique York Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09176770
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Signed lower right in paint: J Beckett.
Titled lower left: College St York.
Even paper toning across the sheet: natural oxidisation from age.
Figures in top hats and a horse carriage: late Victorian street transport.

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
14cm (5.51")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1168110
Strickland & Russell
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A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage.
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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage.

J Beckett Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch Painting College Street York Historic Street Scene

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View II
Archive III A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. View XI
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A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage.
J Beckett Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch Painting College Street York Historic Street Scene
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A 19th-century watercolour sketch depicting College Street in York with historic gabled buildings and a horse-drawn carriage.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint
  • ColourTerracotta, Cream
  • MotifsGabled architecture, Horse-drawn carriage, Archway vista, Pencil underdrawing
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)

This original 19th-century watercolour sketch by J Beckett depicts a historic street scene of College Street in York on paper. The composition employs terracotta and cream watercolours over pencil underdrawing, capturing gabled architecture, an archway vista, and a horse-drawn carriage. The artwork shows visible age toning and handling marks across the surface, and is mounted on backing card without a frame. The visible details include chimneys on the roofscape, multi-paned windows along the narrow street buildings, and a horse-drawn carriage passing through the central archway. Measuring 14 cm high by 9 cm wide, this unframed painting is suited for display on a narrow wall space in an English country house interior. The piece fits well in a hallway, study, or landing where small-scale works can be viewed closely. The traditional subject matter and period watercolour medium integrate into historic or classic domestic room schemes.

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Topographical watercolour paintings focus on accurate visual depictions of specific locations, buildings, and streetscapes. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain, these works combined architectural precision with artistic washes to record historic locations prior to widespread photography.

Victorian artists typically used finely ground mineral pigments mixed with gum arabic, applied onto handmade rag paper. Works often featured light graphite underdrawings to outline perspective and architectural detail before watercolour washes were added.

Authentic period watercolours usually exhibit natural paper age, such as slight toning or foxing, along with visible graphite underdrawing lines. Signatures, inscriptions, and location notes written in period ink or pencil near the margin also assist with dating.

Display the artwork using an acid-free mount and a classic wood frame to complement traditional or contemporary schemes. Small-scale topographical scenes work exceptionally well in gallery wall arrangements, hallway nooks, or framed alongside modern linear sketches.

Protect watercolours from direct sunlight and high humidity, which cause fading and paper warping. Frame the piece behind UV-protective glass and ensure non-invasive, conservation-grade mounting materials are used.
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