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John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Ogwen Valley Snowdonia, Wales, British Landscape
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John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Ogwen Valley Snowdonia, Wales, British Landscape

19th century
Sold 17 October 2026 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - John Syer British (1846 - 1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: We believe this to be an Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the artwork)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in 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 74 x 59 cm (49 x 32 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Landscape Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J Syer - John Syer British (1846 - 1913)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: We believe this to be an Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia Landscape

fig 1. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a mountainous Welsh landscape with a river, stone bridge, watermill, and winding path.
fig 1. John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Ogwen Valley Snowdonia, Wales, British Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the artwork)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in 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 74 x 59 cm (49 x 32 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Landscape Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180288
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a mountainous Welsh landscape with a river, stone bridge, watermill, and winding path. SOLD17 OCT 26

John Syer Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Ogwen Valley Snowdonia, Wales, British Landscape

Archive II A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a mountainous Welsh landscape with a river, stone bridge, watermill, and winding path. View II
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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a mountainous Welsh landscape with a river, stone bridge, watermill, and winding path.
John Syer Signed Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Ogwen Valley Snowdonia, Wales, British Landscape
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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a mountainous Welsh landscape with a river, stone bridge, watermill, and winding path.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Landscape
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigments
  • ColourMuted Blue, Earthy Brown
  • MotifsMountain peak, Watermill wheel, Stone arch bridge, Winding pathway
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This original late 19th-century Victorian landscape watercolour painting on paper is signed by British artist John Syer. The composition presents a Welsh mountain scene depicting a towering peak under a pale blue sky, a flowing river spanned by a stone arch bridge, a rustic watermill with a wooden water wheel, a wooden fence, and a winding dirt path. The palette employs muted blues, earthy browns, and soft greens, rendered with delicate washes and fine brushwork that convey atmospheric depth and the natural textures of stone, earth, and timber. Tonal variations across the mountainside and riverbanks display the characteristic handling of the medium from this period. The piece measures 74 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, set within a frame as shown. It suits placement in an English country house interior, functioning well as a focal point above a mantel in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing traditional nineteenth-century landscape art into a domestic setting.

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Victorian landscape watercolour paintings are 19th-century artworks created using water-soluble pigments on heavy paper. Popularised during the expansion of British plein air painting, this style focuses on atmospheric light, naturalistic topography, and detailed depictions of countryside scenes.

Artists during this era typically used finely ground natural pigments bound with gum arabic applied to hand-made cotton or linen rag paper. Techniques involved transparent washes layered over graphite underdrawings to build depth and atmospheric tone.

Authentic period watercolours often feature artist signatures or monograms, age-appropriate tonal mellowing or light foxing to the paper rag, and fine brushwork techniques typical of 19th-century British art academies. Original period backing or framer labels also provide clues to authenticity.

Mount the artwork in a contemporary wooden frame with an acid-free matboard to create a clean border. Grouping British landscape paintings on a gallery wall alongside minimal modern art provides a balanced contrast in contemporary spaces.

Display watercolour paintings away from direct sunlight and fit them with UV-protective glass to prevent pigment fading. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to avoid paper warping or mould growth, and ensure all framing materials are museum-grade acid-free.
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