What periods do these paintings cover?

The works span from the nineteenth century through the Edwardian period and into the mid-twentieth century, including pieces produced across the 1900s, 1920s, 1950s, and 1960s. This broad chronological range allows collectors to select pieces reflecting specific historical movements, from early traditional watercolours to mid-century impressionistic canvases.

How should I frame and display these?

Oil paintings on canvas generally hang directly in standard wooden or gilt frames, whereas watercolours on paper require framing behind glass to prevent atmospheric damage. Placement should avoid direct sunlight to protect pigments from fading, keeping them on interior walls with stable humidity and temperature conditions.

What subjects typically appear in these scenes?

Common subjects include working fishing boats, harbour walls, mending nets, and coastal villages in locations such as St Ives, Whitby, Venice, and Normandy. Mediterranean ports, river havens, and shipping vessels also feature prominently, documenting the maritime commerce and coastal life of past eras.

How do I identify watercolour versus oil?

Watercolours are executed on paper under glass, showing translucent washes where the white paper ground illuminates the pigment layers. Oil paintings utilise heavier paint on canvas or board, offering a textured, opaque surface that often exhibits visible brush marks or impasto build-up.

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Original harbour artwork brings maritime scenes into domestic spaces through paintings created across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920

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Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

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Frank William Scarbrough (British 1860 – 1939) Watercolour

1900 - 1920

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Frank William Scarbrough (British 1860 – 1939) Watercolour

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£995

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Owen Bowen. "Dinan, Brittany". French Oil Landscape.

1920 - 1940

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Owen Bowen. "Dinan, Brittany". French Oil Landscape.

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Jack R Mould (1925-1998) Polperro, Cornwall - Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting

1940 - 1960

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Jack R Mould (1925-1998) Polperro, Cornwall - Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting

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£379

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Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

19th century

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Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

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£1,200

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Original Harbour Artwork

Jean-baptiste Olive 1848 - 1936. French. Le Château D'if. Frioul Archipelago. Framed Marseille Coastal Oil Painting.

Frank William Scarbrough (British 1860 – 1939) Watercolour

Owen Bowen. "Dinan, Brittany". French Oil Landscape.

Jack R Mould (1925-1998) Polperro, Cornwall - Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting

Samuel Bough R.s.a. Oil Painting (Scottish1822-1878) Leith at Sunset.

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