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Frank Wasley. "A Quiet Backwater, Thames". Watercolour.
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Frank Wasley. "A Quiet Backwater, Thames". Watercolour.

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 August 2025 · William Greenwood Fine Art
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Description

Artist: Stephen Frank Wasley. (1848-1934).

Title: "A Quiet Backwater, On The Thames".

Signed. Circa 1910. Watercolour.

Size: 10"x 14". Framed size: 19 1/4"x 23".

A superb example of Frank Wasley's work.

Price: £850. Reduced from £1,400.

Now cleaned mounted and framed. In very good ready to hang condition.

Free UK delivery. See item number SA 430421 for the pair to this painting.

Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Stephen Frank Wasley (1848-1934).

He was born in Peckham near London. His first known home was in Nottingham from then on he appears to have moved frequently until finally settling in Henley-on-Thames. He painted in oils and watercolours, and in black and white. He later developed his paintings in a free and confident style. His subjects were frequently Venice, ancient cities and seascapes. He was a great admirer of JMW Turner. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, The Royal Society Birmingham and elsewhere. He had a studio in Whitby for many years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Frank Wasley Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA430424
Description
Artist: Stephen Frank Wasley. (1848-1934).

Title: "A Quiet Backwater, On The Thames".

Signed. Circa 1910. Watercolour.

Size: 10"x 14". Framed size: 19 1/4"x 23".

A superb example of Frank Wasley's work.

Price: £850. Reduced from £1,400.

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist.
fig 1. Frank Wasley. "A Quiet Backwater, Thames". Watercolour.

Now cleaned mounted and framed. In very good ready to hang condition.

Free UK delivery. See item number SA 430421 for the pair to this painting.

Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

fig 2. An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist.
fig 2. Frank Wasley. "A Quiet Backwater, Thames". Watercolour.

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Stephen Frank Wasley (1848-1934).

He was born in Peckham near London.

“
His first known home was in Nottingham from then on he appears to have moved frequently until finally settling in Henley-on-Thames.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He painted in oils and watercolours, and in black and white. He later developed his paintings in a free and confident style. His subjects were frequently Venice, ancient cities and seascapes. He was a great admirer of JMW Turner. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, The Royal Society Birmingham and elsewhere. He had a studio in Whitby for many years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Frank Wasley Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA430424
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Frank Wasley. "A Quiet Backwater, Thames". Watercolour.

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Archive VI An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist. View VI
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DL8 2JE
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist.
Frank Wasley. "A quiet backwater, Thames". Watercolour.
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with figures in a boat and trees along the bank, signed by the artist.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment, Ink]
  • Colour[Muted Blue and Earth Tones]
  • MotifsRiver scene, Figures in boat, Tree foliage, Atmospheric sky
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

British watercolour painting developed significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from topographical illustration into a sophisticated and expressive fine art medium celebrated for its luminosity and atmospheric qualities.

Traditional watercolours utilise gum arabic as a binder mixed with finely ground natural pigments, applied to handmade rag paper or watercolour boards using sable or hog-hair brushes.

Authenticity is assessed by examining paper watermarks, the composition of the pigments, signs of natural ageing such as foxing or acid migration, and the presence of period framing techniques.

An antique watercolour adds historic depth to modern interiors when framed with conservation-grade materials and hung in spaces with controlled lighting, away from direct sunlight.

Preservation requires archival framing using acid-free mounts and UV-protective glass, alongside maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent paper degradation and fading.
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