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Architectural Watercolour Design for Gaywood House, Wood St & Gayfere St, Westminster, Circa 1925
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Architectural Watercolour Design for Gaywood House, Wood St & Gayfere St, Westminster, Circa 1925

1900 - 1920
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Manner of Cyril Arthur Fairey (1888 - 1954), An architect's perspective view of 'Gaywood House', Wood Street & Gayfere Street, Westminster, for Robert Angel & Curtiss, circa 1925 - 1930, pencil and watercolour. Initialled FPMW lower left. 

Wood Street has since been re-named Great Peter Street and this building re-developed into flats.

Robert Angel & Curtis were a highly regarded London-based architectural practice working in the 1920s & 1930s, mainly designing premium commercial and residential buildings in Neo-Georgian style in affluent areas of central London.

In original frame. The watercolour itself is in good condition, however there is water damage to the mount. 

46cm x 42cm including frame.

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Hand of Glory has dated this 1920s Architectural Watercolour Drawing to the 1920s.

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Manner of Cyril Arthur Fairey (1888 - 1954), An architect's perspective view of 'Gaywood House', Wood Street & Gayfere Street, Westminster, for Robert Angel & Curtiss, circa 1925 - 1930, pencil and watercolour. Initialled FPMW lower left. 
fig 1. A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame.
fig 1. Architectural Watercolour Design for Gaywood House, Wood St & Gayfere St, Westminster, Circa 1925

Wood Street has since been re-named Great Peter Street and this building re-developed into flats.

Robert Angel & Curtis were a highly regarded London-based architectural practice working in the 1920s & 1930s, mainly designing premium commercial and residential buildings in Neo-Georgian style in affluent areas of central London.

In original frame. The watercolour itself is in good condition, however there is water damage to the mount. 

46cm x 42cm including frame.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this 1920s Architectural Watercolour Drawing to the 1920s.

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A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame.
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Archive I A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame.

Architectural Watercolour Design for Gaywood House, Wood St & Gayfere St, Westminster, Circa 1925

Archive II A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame. View II
Archive III A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame. View IV
Archive V A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame. View V
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A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame.
Architectural Watercolour Design for Gaywood House, Wood St & Gayfere St, Westminster, circa 1925
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A framed 1920s monochrome architectural watercolour drawing of Gaywood House in Westminster, depicted from a street corner perspective within a black frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Architectural Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsCorner perspective, Wash line mount, Hand-drawn lettering, Classical rustication

An architectural watercolour drawing depicts Gaywood House from a corner perspective within an original black timber frame. The monochrome piece on paper shows hand-drawn lettering at the bottom and a wash line mount. Created in the manner of Cyril Arthur Fairey in the 1920 period, the artwork captures a classic Neo-Georgian style commercial building with classical rustication on the lower storeys. Visible signs of age include water damage to the mount. Measuring 46 cm by 42 cm including the frame, the piece is suited for display in a gentleman's library or above a sideboard in a home study, hallway, or living room. The subdued monochrome palette integrates easily with traditional or transitional interior schemes, adding historical character to a wall space.

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An architectural watercolour perspective drawing is a scaled, hand-rendered illustration created by architects or professional draughtsmen to depict a proposed building design in three dimensions before construction. Popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these drawings combine technical accuracy with artistic wash techniques to convey realistic lighting, shadow, and materiality.

Interwar architectural renderings were typically executed on heavy cotton rag paper or wove card using graphite, India ink, and transparent watercolour or gouache washes. Draftsmen utilised ruling pens and T-squares for linear details, mounting the completed work onto board with hand-drawn wash line mounts.

Authentic architectural drawings often exhibit precise graphite construction lines under the ink or watercolour layer, period typography in the titles, and formal notations such as scale or architect signatures. Age-appropriate paper oxidation, subtle foxing, and impression marks from drawing instruments further distinguish original works from modern reproductions.

Framed architectural drawings function well as focal points above a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece, particularly within classic or contemporary minimalist spaces. Hanging them in a linear grid or pairing them alongside complementary black-and-white monochrome prints creates a structured, cohesive wall display.

To preserve watercolour drawings, frame them using museum-grade UV-protective glass and 100% acid-free rag mounting boards to prevent fading and mat burn. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and areas with fluctuating humidity to prevent paper warping and foxing.
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