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A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour
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A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour

18th century
Description

Mid 18th Century English School original watercolours of a lady and gentleman; the latter inscribed to the reverse as Mr George Marwick, 1762. Both are glazed and in handmade frames of superior quality.

The watercolours are In good condition, with just a little crack to the paper in the bottom left of the lady watercolour. The frames are in very good condition with just a little wear on both left edges to the base.

The watercolours each measure 20 cm x 26 cm. With the frames the paintings measure 39 cm x 34 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Georgian Watercolour Portraits Pair to the Georgian era.

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SA1070999
Description
Mid 18th Century English School original watercolours of a lady and gentleman; the latter inscribed to the reverse as Mr George Marwick, 1762. Both are glazed and in handmade frames of superior quality.
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The watercolours are In good condition, with just a little crack to the paper in the bottom left of the lady watercolour.
Gertrude Antiques

The frames are in very good condition with just a little wear on both left edges to the base.

The watercolours each measure 20 cm x 26 cm. With the frames the paintings measure 39 cm x 34 cm.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Georgian Watercolour Portraits Pair to the Georgian era.

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A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames.

A Charming Pair of Georgian Portraits in Watercolour

Archive II A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames. View III
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Gertrude Antiques
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A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames.
A charming pair of Georgian Portraits in watercolour
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A pair of framed 18th-century watercolour portraits depicting a lady and gentleman set within heavy gilt moulding frames.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Gilded Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsGilt moulding frames, Period attire, Watercolour wash, Profile sitting
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

This pair of mid 18th-century original English School watercolours depicts a lady and a gentleman, with the latter inscribed to the reverse as Mr George Marwick, 1762. Both works are glazed and set within heavy handmade gilded wood frames featuring ornate multi-stepped gilt mouldings, and show period attire including a lace-trimmed bonnet and cravat. The watercolours utilise a brown and neutral wash palette, and include a small crack to the paper in the bottom left of the lady portrait alongside minor wear on both left edges of the frame bases. Each framed painting measures 39 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep. Suitable for period home interiors, these framed portraits work ideally positioned above a sideboard in a dining room, or displayed as a pair on a living room wall alongside other traditional art. The warm gold tones of the timber frames coordinate with classic English country house decor, offering authentic Georgian character for display in a hallway or study.

FAQs

Georgian watercolour portraits were produced between 1714 and 1837, characterised by subtle washes of tone, naturalistic skin tones, and detailed depictions of contemporary fashion such as ruffled collars, waistcoats, and elaborate headwear.

Artists generally used gum arabic mixed with natural pigments applied onto woven or laid paper, which was often mounted onto card and housed within gilded wooden frames under glass to protect the watercolour pigments.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate costume details, subtle paper ageing or foxing, hand-carved or molded gilt frames with signs of historical wear, and original backing materials such as wooden backboards or period paper seals.

A pair of period portraits can be displayed centrally above a console table, incorporated into a mixed-era gallery wall, or placed on a mantelpiece to add visual depth and historical character to modern spaces.

Keep watercolours out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable humidity to avoid foxing on the paper, and clean gilt frames gently using a soft, dry brush without moisture or chemical cleaners.
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