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A Superb Watercolour Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha by Sir William Charles Ross, Ara
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A Superb Watercolour Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha by Sir William Charles Ross, Ara

19th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A fine quality watercolour portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, painted by William Charles Ross (1794-1860). It is painted in watercolours and on the reverse of the painting it is signed W C Ross. There is also a label to the backboard (see image). The painting (including the frame) measures 38cm high x 32cm width and the actual painting is 24cm x 19cm.

Ross was born in London and descended from a Scottish family. At an early age the young Ross showed a great ability in art and in 1808 he was admitted into the schools of the Royal Academy, then in 1808 he received the silver medal for an original drawing from life. For some years afterwards his exhibited works were mainly of the classical character. In 1837 Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Kent sat for him and in succeeding years the Prince Consort and the royal children were painted by him. He was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1838 and in 1843 he was made a Royal Academician and he was knighted in 1842. He died at his home in 1860 and was buried in Highgate Cemetery.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Watercolour Portrait to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
32cm (12.60")
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SA1085736
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A fine quality watercolour portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, painted by William Charles Ross (1794-1860). It is painted in watercolours and on the reverse of the painting it is signed W C Ross. There is also a label to the backboard (see image).
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The painting (including the frame) measures 38cm high x 32cm width and the actual painting is 24cm x 19cm.
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame.
fig 1. A Superb Watercolour Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha by Sir William Charles Ross, Ara

Ross was born in London and descended from a Scottish family. At an early age the young Ross showed a great ability in art and in 1808 he was admitted into the schools of the Royal Academy, then in 1808 he received the silver medal for an original drawing from life. For some years afterwards his exhibited works were mainly of the classical character. In 1837 Queen Victoria and the Duchess of Kent sat for him and in succeeding years the Prince Consort and the royal children were painted by him. He was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1838 and in 1843 he was made a Royal Academician and he was knighted in 1842. He died at his home in 1860 and was buried in Highgate Cemetery.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this Antique Watercolour Portrait to the Victorian era.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1085736
Dealers Internal Ref
DBH
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Archive I An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Superb Watercolour Portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha by Sir William Charles Ross, Ara

Archive II An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame. View IV
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Surrey
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame.
A superb watercolour portrait of Prince Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha by Sir William Charles Ross, ARA
Ref: SA1085736
An antique watercolour portrait of Prince Albert set inside an ornate, heavily cracked and aged giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Gesso, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork moulding, Floral gesso ornamentation, Cracked gilt finish
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 32 cm (13 in)

Watercolour portrait miniatures gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as a refined method for capturing likenesses of family members, nobility, and public figures before the widespread adoption of photography.

These works were typically executed using fine ground pigments suspended in water-based binders on ivory, vellum, or heavy-weight watercolour paper, often housed within ornate, hand-gilded wooden frames featuring moulded gesso or composition ornamentation.

Authentication involves examining the paper stock, the ageing characteristics of the pigments and gesso, the presence of artist signatures or inscriptions on the reverse, and the construction methods of the backing boards and frame.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when hung on dark-painted walls in a gallery arrangement, or placed upon a mantelpiece to introduce a layer of historic depth and curated character into contemporary spaces.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity, behind UV-filtering glass, while gilded frames should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush without chemical cleaners.
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