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A 19th Century Watercolour Portrait of a Young Gentleman in a Maple Frame C.1840
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A 19th Century Watercolour Portrait of a Young Gentleman in a Maple Frame C.1840

19th century
Sold 6 April 2026 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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An English School watercolour of a seated young gentleman in a double breasted black coat. It is in a maplewood frame. A well executed painting typical of the period. (Please excuse any light reflection on the glass.)

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Watercolour Portrait to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
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SA1012677
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BKA
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Description
An English School watercolour of a seated young gentleman in a double breasted black coat. It is in a maplewood frame. A well executed painting typical of the period. (Please excuse any light reflection on the glass.)
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Watercolour Portrait to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1012677
Dealers Internal Ref
BKA
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19th Century Watercolour Portrait of a Young Gentleman in a Maple Frame C.1840

Archive II A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame. View IV
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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Dorking
Surrey
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 139
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A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame.
A 19th century Watercolour Portrait of a Young Gentleman in a Maple Frame c.1840
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A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated young gentleman enclosed in a deep figured maple wood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Maple Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured wood grain, Seated figure, Moulded frame profile
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century watercolour portraits typically feature delicate pigments on paper or card, capturing likenesses with fine detail and transparency before photography became widespread.

Artworks from this period were executed using water-soluble pigments on heavy-weight rag paper and were frequently housed in timber frames, such as birdseye or figured maple, often featuring inner gilded liners.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the paper stock, pigment oxidation, historical framing techniques such as hand-planed wood and old fixings, and the style of dress and hair depicted.

Antique portraits add historic character and depth when hung as part of a gallery wall or displayed singularly against muted, textured walls to create a focal point.

To prevent fading and degradation, watercolours should be kept away from direct sunlight, displayed with UV-protective glass, and maintained in stable humidity conditions.
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