Charlotte Street Hotel, London
Watercolor painting and ink drawing on paper • Attributed to Paul Onorio (shared in Urban Watercolor Sketchers community)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Urban Sketching
Medium & Technique
Watercolor washes combined with fine black ink line work (pen and wash technique)
Creation Period
Contemporary (circa 2020s)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated small-format vertical rectangular sheet (approximately 9 x 12 inches)
Subject Description
An architectural and street-level view of the exterior facade of the Charlotte Street Hotel located in the Fitzrovia neighborhood of central London, featuring a hanging Union Jack flag, traditional street lamps, potted trees, outdoor café seating with figures, and loose foliage hanging in the upper right corner
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent condition as presented in the digital photograph capture of a fresh contemporary work on paper
Estimated Market Value
USD 150 - USD 300
Auction Estimate
USD 100 - USD 200
Provenance History
Created and shared digitally by the contemporary artist within social media art communities such as Urban Watercolor Sketchers
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the modern global urban sketching movement, documenting specific contemporary urban landscapes through quick, on-location media sharing
Notable Features
Features a distinctive small artist monogram or stamp in the lower right corner and lively cartoonish or illustrative figures interacting outside the hotel entrance
Condition Issues
None apparent from the digital image, typical handling of fresh watercolor paper expected
Conservation Recommendations
Framing behind UV-protective glass or acrylic with acid-free matting to prevent fading of watercolor pigments