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Antique Watercolour Painting in Hand Enamelled Polychrome Frame
Rams Head Antiques
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Antique Watercolour Painting in Hand Enamelled Polychrome Frame

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful watercolour of a 19th century coastal scene in an attractive colour palette and a delightful hand enamelled frame that suits the work perfectly.

The charming watercolour nicely depicts coastal life in the 1800s with sailing vessels and fisherwomen mending nets on the shore line.

The painting is in excellent condition measuring 40 cms by 36 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

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SA1087359
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This is a beautiful watercolour of a 19th century coastal scene in an attractive colour palette and a delightful hand enamelled frame that suits the work perfectly.
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The charming watercolour nicely depicts coastal life in the 1800s with sailing vessels and fisherwomen mending nets on the shore line.
Rams Head Antiques

The painting is in excellent condition measuring 40 cms by 36 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087359
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border.

Antique Watercolour Painting in Hand Enamelled Polychrome Frame

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border. View IV
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border.
Antique Watercolour Painting in Hand Enamelled Polychrome Frame
Ref: SA1087359
A framed watercolour painting depicting a coastal fishing scene with a beached sailboat and figures, housed within a purple enamelled border.
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Maritime watercolours of the 19th century typically feature coastal landscapes, harbours, fishing vessels, and daily seafaring activity. Artists utilised delicate washes of translucent water-based pigments to capture natural atmospheric lighting and coastal weather conditions.

Antique watercolours were executed on woven paper or rag board using natural water-soluble pigments. Frames were constructed from carved timber, often embellished with gilt gesso, enamel details, or decorative glass glazing to protect the delicate paper substrate.

Authentic period watercolours display characteristic signs of age, such as natural paper toning, foxing, or light fading to organic pigments. Examining the paper grain, brushwork texture, mounting style, and historical framing techniques provides evidence of period production.

A framed watercolour can be displayed within a layered gallery wall or positioned singly above a console table or desk. Combining period artwork with neutral wall finishes and clean contemporary furniture creates a balanced, curated interior aesthetic.

Preserve watercolour artworks by displaying them away from direct sunlight and high humidity, which can cause pigment fading and paper distortion. Utilize UV-protective glass and conservation-grade, acid-free mounting materials when reframing.
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