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British Watercolour Landscape – Windermere & Orrest Head, Lake District (1 of 21)
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD are worldwide reputable family business Fine Art Brokers & gallery dealers, antiques & collectibles business based in Cheshire, by Chester. Certified member of the Fine Art Trade Guild. “Open Online Exclusively· Virtual Viewings by Appointment”. We sell to the public & trade, art agents, galleries, tv, film theatre, studios, prop shops, interior designers & celebrities. Our ethos is simplistic sourcing historical exceptional quality authentic stock around Europe that represents superb value for money, with strong investment prospects. We offer our clients exceptional professional customer service. Registered Office Address Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ Company Number 15666518. GB VAT registration number 466128775. We can accept online card payments up to a maximum of £5000 any amounts over this must be paid by bank wire transfer only. In person card payments are not accepted due to insurance requirements & payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. We can email you a proforma invoice with our bank details upon request. We specialise in sourcing and offering for sale British & European paintings works of art 17th to 20th century from the United Kingdom & Europe, especially portraits, marine ships, animals, hunting, still life & landscapes. We strongly believe in sustainability, antique furniture is Green & environmentally friendly confirmed by Carbon Clear, we are playing our part helping the environment by making customers aware that buying loved used Upcycled furnishings helps the world. No trees are being cut down to make antique furniture unlike the modern equivalent. Antique furniture is unique & stylish, the designs never go out of fashion and offer unique look to your home interior. The simple elegance in furniture design will not only fit into traditional homes but can also look amazing in contemporary setting. We offer our clients exceptional professional friendly customer service. We offer worldwide shipping please ask for a quote today. Book online virtual viewing appointment. Online sellers specialising in selling artworks, sculptures, oil paintings, portraits, maritime marine, landscapes, still life, home interiors, beautiful antiques, vintage & original furniture 18th to 20th century. Bronzes & sculptures, office desks & seating furniture, chairs, sofas, & footstools. Coffee, side occasional & centre tables, chests & trunks. Stylish bookcases, display stands. Sideboards, dressers & cabinets. Hallmarked silverware, clocks & carvings. Collectible Chinese porcelain, vases, ornaments, glassware & ceramics. Attractive large fancy mirrors, appealing enamel signs, plaques & wall hangings. Garden stone ornaments & Architectural water features. Purchasing methods we accept bank wire transfer, cash on collection accepted. We offer UK domestic & worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote today. We take exceptional care in your goods being securely wrapped & packed and are insured with tracked courier delivery services, with prompt delivery to you. Customs Payment & Brexit Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs. Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable. If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
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British Watercolour Landscape – Windermere & Orrest Head, Lake District

REF: LA542949
£3,500
€3,999
$4,625
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Description
🎨 Fine Edwardian British Watercolour Landscape – Windermere & Orrest Head, Lake District (Follower of Harry Sutton Palmer) 🖼 Subject & Medium: An early 20th-century Edwardian watercolour on paper under glass, beautifully preserved in a later gilt frame. This work portrays the iconic Lake District setting of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake, with a sweeping panoramic view toward Orrest Head. The medium of transparent watercolour has been masterfully employed, allowing delicate layers of pigment to create luminous skies, shimmering water, and lush vegetation. 🌄 Composition & Technique: Painted with a refined Romantic landscape style influenced by Harry Sutton Palmer, this watercolour demonstrates both atmosphere and fine draftsmanship. The artist uses soft, fluid washes of pale blue and grey to build the sky ☁️, punctuated by subtle dabs of white suggesting drifting clouds. The water of Windermere is rendered in gentle gradients of turquoise, slate blue, and silvery grey, reflecting the calmness of the lake with small rippling brushstrokes that catch the light ✨. Sailing yachts ⛵ are depicted with crisp, fine strokes of white and muted cream, their sails standing out against the still water. The shoreline is richly painted in deep greens, ochres, and earthy browns, with more textured, stippled brushwork suggesting foliage and trees 🌳. Toward the foreground, the brushstrokes become more defined and layered, giving a sense of depth and framing the scene. In the distance, the rising hill of Orrest Head is painted in soft blue-greens and dusky tones, pulling the viewer’s eye deep into the composition. Overall, the technique balances atmospheric transparency with detailed naturalism, resulting in a work that feels both idyllic and true to place — a hallmark of Edwardian British landscape painting. ✍️ Signed: Signed lower corner by British artist W. J. Lordmire, dated 1903. 👨‍🎨 About the Artist: Lordmire’s style is closely aligned with Harry Sutton Palmer (1854–1933), one of the most admired British watercolourists of his time. Sutton Palmer exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, and internationally in New York, with his works selling for up to $9,116. Known for his idyllic watercolour landscapes of the Lake District, Surrey, Devon, and Scotland, his influence is clear in this painting’s atmosphere and meticulous treatment of nature. 📏 Size: Framed: 48 cm (W) x 37.5 cm (H) x 2 cm (D) 📜 Provenance: GES BUR Studios, Southport (museum label verso) Collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. 💖 Why You’ll Love It: A signed Edwardian watercolour painted in the admired tradition of Harry Sutton Palmer. Captures the iconic beauty of Windermere & Orrest Head, a classic Lake District “honeypot” view. Skillful use of colour, light, and brushwork creates a tranquil yet vivid atmosphere. Perfectly sized and ready to hang 🖼 — ideal for home, gallery, or office.
measurements
Height:
37.5 m
Width:
48 cm
Depth:
2 cm
declaration
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD has clarified that the British Watercolour Landscape – Windermere & Orrest Head, Lake District (LA542949) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1903
condition
🧐 Condition: Painting surface in overall good order. Foxing (mainly in sky area). Small tear near shoreline. Later gilt frame showing age-related scuffs, chips & wear.
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Date of Manufacture:
1903
location
This British Watercolour Landscape – Windermere & Orrest Head, Lake District is located in Greater London, United Kingdom
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