Featured 1951- Watercolour- SJ Birch

Hi all,I figured out the signature is Samuel John Lamorna Birch (1869-1955) But is this a real watercolour or a print? I thought watercolour? Couldn’t find other prints of the image and the date 1951 so the artist was still alive. It’s 36cm x 24cm. The foxing is a problem

Thank you for any comments

 

A nice sized and ambitious picture. Can't tell from the photos whether it is original paint or not, but I think the foxing supports the notion. Looks a bit faded to me, like maybe the colors have shifted a bit to the blue/green side.

 

Well read as "Lamorna." (I saw "Laurence.") Interesting artist. Almost self-taught but exhibited at the RA. Given foxing, I'd think original as well.

Debora

 

Yes,maybe a little faded. Still a good little find if original. Thanks for the comments.

 

Thanks Debora.Yes,an interesting persons it seems. And he apparently produced thousands of paintings working in both oil and watercolour. He’s oil paintings also sell for good money. Will need to take to a conservator for the foxing.

 

You should be able to identify the location too (which might add value.)

Debora