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Naive School Watercolour Portrait, Circa 1850
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Naive School Watercolour Portrait, Circa 1850

19th century
Sold 6 October 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

These naive watercolour portraits always have great charm and this one is no exception. It shows a couple seated facing each other across a pedestal table on a carpeted floor. A glass vase with pretty flowers catches the eye.

The colours remain strong but there is some inevitable dust-soiling and a few marks to the unpainted areas. There are also a couple of bumps to the card and a pin hole centre top.

The portrait sits in a period maple veneer frame.

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Naive School Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089793
Dealers Internal Reference
3465
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Description
These naive watercolour portraits always have great charm and this one is no exception. It shows a couple seated facing each other across a pedestal table on a carpeted floor. A glass vase with pretty flowers catches the eye.
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The colours remain strong but there is some inevitable dust-soiling and a few marks to the unpainted areas.
Wigs on the Green

There are also a couple of bumps to the card and a pin hole centre top.

The portrait sits in a period maple veneer frame.

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Naive School Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089793
Dealers Internal Ref
3465
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Naive School Watercolour Portrait, Circa 1850

Archive II A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame. View III
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Yorkshire
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A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame.
Naive School Watercolour Portrait, circa 1850
Ref: SA1089793
A framed 19th-century naive watercolour painting depicting a seated couple at a table, rendered in muted tones with a wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigurative scene, Profile composition, Folk art perspective
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Naive school paintings are characterised by a rejection of formal academic perspective and proportions, often created by self-taught or provincial artists with a focus on directness and charm.

Watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity, using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glazing to prevent fading.

Pairing historical naive portraits with minimalist or modern decor creates a striking contrast that highlights the character and narrative of the artwork.

Authenticity is assessed through paper ageing characteristics, pigment analysis, framing construction, and the presence of period mount boards or backing materials.

These works typically utilise watercolour pigments applied to woven paper or card, often housed within period wooden frames with hand-finished details.
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