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John Syer Junior Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting English Seascape Fishing Cove, Possibly Nr. Flamborough
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John Syer Junior Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting English Seascape Fishing Cove, Possibly Nr. Flamborough

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - John C. Syer British (1846 - 1913)Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: We believe this to be a Flamborough Scene on Yorkshire Coast

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 53 x 37 cm (mount aperture 40 x 24 cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09248849
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Signed lower right J. Syer Junr.: British painter working in the late Victorian era.
Cobles drawn up on the shingle: typical working craft of the Yorkshire coast.
Textured heavy watercolour paper: standard Victorian artists' paper.
Later twentieth-century hardboard backing: reframed for protection and hanging.

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
37cm (14.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178407
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - John C. Syer British (1846 - 1913)Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: We believe this to be a Flamborough Scene on Yorkshire Coast

fig 1. Late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats resting on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs with figures in the foreground.
fig 1. John Syer Junior Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting English Seascape Fishing Cove, Possibly Nr. Flamborough

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 53 x 37 cm (mount aperture 40 x 24 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09248849
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Signed lower right J. Syer Junr.: British painter working in the late Victorian era.
Cobles drawn up on the shingle: typical working craft of the Yorkshire coast.
Textured heavy watercolour paper: standard Victorian artists' paper.
Later twentieth-century hardboard backing: reframed for protection and hanging.

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
37cm (14.57")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178407
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Archive I Late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats resting on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs with figures in the foreground.

John Syer Junior Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting English Seascape Fishing Cove, Possibly Nr. Flamborough

Archive II Late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats resting on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs with figures in the foreground. View II
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Late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats resting on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs with figures in the foreground.
John Syer Junior Signed Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting English Seascape Fishing Cove, Possibly Nr. Flamborough
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Late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting fishing boats resting on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs with figures in the foreground.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Ochre
  • MotifsCoastal cliffs, Fishing cobles, Shoreline figures, Layered washes
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original late 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting on paper depicts an English coastal seascape with fishing cobles on a shore beneath steep coastal cliffs and figures in the foreground. Rendered in muted ochre, blue, and earthy brown tones with layered washes, the artwork displays fine brushwork characteristic of the period and bears the signature of artist John C. Syer. Measuring 37 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the piece comes framed as shown and displays fair to good condition consistent with age. Positioned in a living room, hallway, or study, this traditional maritime artwork suits placement above a sideboard, console table, or reading desk. The coastal retreat style brings a serene, historic character to interior walls, harmonising easily with neutral or timber-accented period spaces. The mounted presentation protects the delicate paper surface while offering an immediate display solution for collectors of antique British watercolours.

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Victorian coastal watercolours captured British maritime landscapes, fishing communities, and rugged coastlines during the 19th century. Artists frequently worked en plein air, documenting rural coastal life with careful attention to natural light, topographical accuracy, and atmospheric conditions.

Artists utilised finely ground pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as gum arabic, applied directly onto handmade cotton or linen rag paper. The white rag paper base provided luminosity, reflecting light back through transparent washes of watercolour paint.

Authentic period watercolours often feature artist signatures, natural paper aging tones, subtle foxing, or historical gallery labels attached to the backing boards. The visual surface displays layered transparent washes rather than uniform mechanical print dots.

Display the artwork in a understated timber or gilt frame paired with a conservation-grade mount to connect traditional art with contemporary decor. Mounting the painting above a sideboard or within a gallery wall arrangement adds subtle earth tones and historical interest.

Keep watercolour works away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and fluctuating temperature sources to prevent pigment fading and paper warping. Frame the painting behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free mounting materials, and dust the exterior frame gently with a dry cloth.
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