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Lester Sutcliffe "Anemones" Watercolour Still Life
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Lester Sutcliffe "Anemones" Watercolour Still Life

1900 - 1920
Description

Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years. He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor. He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"Still Life with Anemones" is an attractive watercolour painting. Measuring 10" x 14" it is signed upper right and is framed in a beautiful gilt frame giving an overall size of 16"x 20".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Floral Watercolour Still Life to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09281665
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Signed upper right in dark paint: Lester Sutcliffe.
Watercolour with bodycolour highlights: handling seen in British work of the early 1900s.
Even mellowing of the paper ground: aged over many decades.

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
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1183095
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Description
Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years.
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He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor.
McTague of Harrogate

He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"Still Life with Anemones" is an attractive watercolour painting. Measuring 10" x 14" it is signed upper right and is framed in a beautiful gilt frame giving an overall size of 16"x 20".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Floral Watercolour Still Life to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09281665
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Signed upper right in dark paint: Lester Sutcliffe.
Watercolour with bodycolour highlights: handling seen in British work of the early 1900s.
Even mellowing of the paper ground: aged over many decades.

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
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183095
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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A watercolour painting depicting a vase filled with anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple against a neutral background, signed by Lester Sutcliffe.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a vase filled with anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple against a neutral background, signed by Lester Sutcliffe.

Lester Sutcliffe "Anemones" Watercolour Still Life

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a vase filled with anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple against a neutral background, signed by Lester Sutcliffe. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting a vase filled with anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple against a neutral background, signed by Lester Sutcliffe.
Lester Sutcliffe "Anemones" Watercolour still life
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A watercolour painting depicting a vase filled with anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple against a neutral background, signed by Lester Sutcliffe.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Pink
  • MotifsAnemone blossoms, Ceramic vase, Fallen petals, Impressionistic brushwork
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This British Impressionism painting from 1910 is a watercolour on paper depicting anemone blossoms in shades of pink, white, and purple arranged in a ceramic vase, with fallen petals on a surface against a neutral background. The composition shows impressionistic brushwork and bears a signature in the upper right corner. The artwork measures 39 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Such a piece finds its place in a home today positioned above a sideboard within an English Country House interior setting. The muted pink colour palette and botanical motifs integrate easily into traditional living spaces or dining rooms, providing a subtle focal point when hung on a wall.

FAQs

British floral watercolours of this era often reflect an impressionistic approach to nature, capturing light and organic form through fluid brushwork and muted colour palettes rather than rigid botanical illustration.

Artists utilised water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper, often employing washes, layering, and occasionally opaque gouache to build texture and depth.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-correct paper aging, natural tonal shifts, original artist signatures executed in media consistent with the painting, and provenance markers or framing labels on the reverse.

Pairing historical botanical art with streamlined contemporary framing, minimalist wall colours, or natural linen textures creates a balanced contrast between heritage artwork and modern design schemes.

Keep watercolours away from direct light, frame them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent foxing and pigment fading.
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