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Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey
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Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Antiques Decorative (Sussex)
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19th-century collection of watercolours of Guernsey

Collection of 12 views of Guernsey signed and dated c h Mansel 1884 and painted on Reeves and son London sketch pad.

our watercolours look almost as good as when they were first painted.

The sketchbook consists of

monochrome view Petit Bot Bay 18th August 1884

watercolour castle cornet 12th of August 1884

watercolour of Crevichon island in the Bailiwick 20th August 1884

watercolour of Grand Roque 12th September 1884

another watercolour rock at Grand Roque 12th September 1884

Watercolour of Moulin Huet 13th September 1884

Double page watercolour of Moulin Huet 13th Sept 1884

Double page watercolour from 26 Sonmonz Street?16th sept

monochrome coastal drawing

1 watercolour sketch and monochrome sketch

monochrome coastal drawing of Sark Sept 1884

coastal watercolour 2nd sept 1884

monochrome drawing of le gouffre 2nd Sept 1884

Guernsey, a picturesque island in the English Channel, has been a subject of artistic inspiration for many centuries. In the 19th century, watercolour painting gained popularity as a medium for capturing the island’s scenic beauty. Many talented artists depicted Guernsey’s landscapes, seascapes, and architectural features in their watercolour works during this period.

Condition

the spine is a little worn, and 4 drawings are loose.

Measurements

single page drawings

width 23 cm

Height 14 cm

double page

Width 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Antique Watercolour Sketch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076508
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19th-century collection of watercolours of Guernsey
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Collection of 12 views of Guernsey signed and dated c h Mansel 1884 and painted on Reeves and son London sketch pad.
Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

our watercolours look almost as good as when they were first painted.

fig 1. An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water.
fig 1. Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey

The sketchbook consists of

monochrome view Petit Bot Bay 18th August 1884

watercolour castle cornet 12th of August 1884

watercolour of Crevichon island in the Bailiwick 20th August 1884

watercolour of Grand Roque 12th September 1884

fig 2. An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water.
fig 2. Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey

another watercolour rock at Grand Roque 12th September 1884

Watercolour of Moulin Huet 13th September 1884

Double page watercolour of Moulin Huet 13th Sept 1884

Double page watercolour from 26 Sonmonz Street?16th sept

fig 3. An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water.
fig 3. Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey

monochrome coastal drawing

1 watercolour sketch and monochrome sketch

monochrome coastal drawing of Sark Sept 1884

coastal watercolour 2nd sept 1884

monochrome drawing of le gouffre 2nd Sept 1884

Guernsey, a picturesque island in the English Channel, has been a subject of artistic inspiration for many centuries. In the 19th century, watercolour painting gained popularity as a medium for capturing the island’s scenic beauty. Many talented artists depicted Guernsey’s landscapes, seascapes, and architectural features in their watercolour works during this period.

Condition

the spine is a little worn, and 4 drawings are loose.

Measurements

single page drawings

width 23 cm

Height 14 cm

double page

Width 46 cm

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative (Sussex) has dated this Antique Watercolour Sketch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076508
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Archive I An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Collection of Watercolours Views of Guernsey

Archive II An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View II
Archive III An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View III
Archive IV An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View IV
Archive V An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View V
Archive VI An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View VI
Archive VII An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View VII
Archive VIII An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View VIII
Archive IX An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water. View IX
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An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water.
Victorian Collection Of Watercolours views of Guernsey
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An open antique sketchbook displaying a hand-painted watercolour landscape featuring rocky coastal cliffs and blue water.
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  • ObjectArtwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsCoastal cliffs, Seascape, Handwritten annotations

Victorian watercolours typically focus on natural landscapes, seascapes, and topographical views, often characterised by a delicate application of pigment and attention to atmospheric light.

These works were created using water-based pigments on handmade or mould-made rag paper, bound within cardboard or leather covers using traditional bookbinding methods.

Authenticity is assessed through paper fibre analysis, watermark verification, pigment testing, and stylistic examination consistent with nineteenth-century artistic practices.

Framing these pieces with acid-free mounts and minimal timber frames allows them to serve as focal points on gallery walls or narrow vertical display spaces.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-protective glass, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding direct exposure to strong sunlight to prevent fading.
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