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Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape
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Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape

19th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Strickland & Russell
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Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Lady Gordon is remembered as one of J.M.W.Turner's few known pupils. It was Paul Oppé who first speculated, correctly, that she may also have taken lessons from Thomas Girtin (no.77). She married General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, who was Quartermaster General during the Peninsular Wars. Source: Tate Britain

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed by a leading auction house and bears a pencil inscription verso

Provenance: Purchased in a collection of works including other works by Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Subject: A charming historic view of an Italian Town View, possibly Sicily

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain 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. backing mount 23 x 17.5 cm (mount aperture approx. 17 x 10 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Ink Sketch to the 1800s.

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SA1194445
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Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Lady Gordon is remembered as one of J.M.W.Turner's few known pupils.

“
It was Paul Oppé who first speculated, correctly, that she may also have taken lessons from Thomas Girtin (no.
Strickland & Russell

77). She married General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, who was Quartermaster General during the Peninsular Wars. Source: Tate Britain

fig 1. An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground.
fig 1. Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed by a leading auction house and bears a pencil inscription verso

Provenance: Purchased in a collection of works including other works by Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

fig 2. An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground.
fig 2. Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape

Subject: A charming historic view of an Italian Town View, possibly Sicily

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolour remain 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. backing mount 23 x 17.5 cm (mount aperture approx. 17 x 10 cm)

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Ink Sketch to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194445
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Archive I An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (Née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original Early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town Possibly Sicily Continental Landscape

Archive II An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View II
Archive III An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View III
Archive IV An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View IV
Archive V An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View V
Archive VI An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View VI
Archive VII An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View VII
Archive VIII An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View VIII
Archive IX An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View IX
Archive X An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View X
Archive XI An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View XI
Archive XII An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground. View XII
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An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground.
Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867 Original early 19th Century Antique Ink Sketch Drawing Italian Town possibly Sicily Continental landscape
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An antique brown ink sketch depicting an Italian town landscape with figures and a prominent gnarled tree in the foreground.
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  • ObjectOriginal Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsCross-hatching, Architectural perspective, Naturalist landscape
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

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Early 19th century ink sketches typically feature iron gall or sepia ink applied to handmade rag paper, often serving as preliminary studies or travel records during the Grand Tour era.

These works commonly utilise iron gall ink, sepia, or bistre applied with quill or early steel nib pens onto laid or wove paper made from cotton and linen fibres.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paper ageing, watermark characteristics consistent with the period, and ink oxidation patterns that show gradual penetration into the paper fibres.

Conservation framing using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glazing ensures the delicate paper and fugitive inks remain protected from environmental degradation.

Paper works require display away from direct sunlight and maintenance in stable humidity conditions to prevent foxing, fading, and brittle degradation of the fibres.
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