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Sir David Wilkie Ra 1811 Signed Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch for "The Village Festival'
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Sir David Wilkie Ra 1811 Signed Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch for "The Village Festival'

19th century
Sold 21 December 2024 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Sir David Wilkie RA. This sketch featured below....

'Recumbent Farm Labourer' Sketch for the large oil painting by Wilkie 'The Village Festival'

Provenance - Exhibited: "Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition", York, May 1879 with various labels verso

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1811

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This item is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 57 x 46 cm (mount aperture approx. 28 x 17 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Sketch to the 1800s.

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SA1112782
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Description
Type of artwork: Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Sir David Wilkie RA. This sketch featured below....

'Recumbent Farm Labourer' Sketch for the large oil painting by Wilkie 'The Village Festival'

fig 1. An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog.
fig 1. Sir David Wilkie Ra 1811 Signed Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch for "The Village Festival'

Provenance - Exhibited: "Yorkshire Fine Art Exhibition", York, May 1879 with various labels verso

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1811

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This item is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 57 x 46 cm (mount aperture approx. 28 x 17 cm)

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Watercolour Sketch to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112782
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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Archive I An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sir David Wilkie Ra 1811 Signed Original Early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch for "The Village Festival'

Archive II An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog. View II
Archive III An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog. View III
Archive IV An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog. View IV
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Archive XVI An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog. View XVI
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An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog.
Sir David Wilkie RA 1811 Signed Original early 19th Century Antique Watercolour Sketch for "The Village Festival'
Ref: SA1112782
An antique sepia watercolour sketch depicting a figure lying down next to a dog.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Ink
  • ColourSepia
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

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Early 19th-century British watercolour sketches typically feature tonal washes, ink underdrawings, and a focus on genre scenes, landscapes, or preparatory studies for larger oil paintings.

These works were executed using water-soluble pigments and iron gall or sepia inks on handmade rag paper, often containing cotton or linen fibres.

Authenticity is assessed through paper watermarks, the composition of the pigments, natural ageing of the paper, ink oxidation, and stylistic consistency with the period.

An antique watercolour sketch can be framed in a simple wood or gilt moulding with conservation-grade glass and displayed within a traditional gallery wall or as a focal point in a study.

Antique works on paper require framing with acid-free materials, UV-filtering glazing, and placement away from direct sunlight and high humidity environments to prevent fading and foxing.
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