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Watercolour Sketch of Lord Bathurst, 1850
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Watercolour Sketch of Lord Bathurst, 1850

19th century
Sold 16 December 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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This watercolour sketch of Allen Bathurst was taken in 1850 by the artist at an informal gathering at Balls Park, a country estate in Hertford owned by the Townshend family. The artist, Augusta Mary, was married to Henry Granville FitzAlan-Howard, later 14th Duke of Norfolk.

Looking young and dapper in the portrait, Allen Bathurst was eighteen years of age at the time. He went on to enlist in the army before being elected as an MP. He married twice and had two sons.

The portrait was rescued from a disbound scrapbook belonging to Augusta Mary and is presented in a period papier-mâché frame with a traditional acorn hanger. Labels on the reverse nae the sitter and date the portrait to August 1850.

Framed Size: 189 x 162mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour Sketch to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113092
Dealers Internal Reference
7034
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This watercolour sketch of Allen Bathurst was taken in 1850 by the artist at an informal gathering at Balls Park, a country estate in Hertford owned by the Townshend family.
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The artist, Augusta Mary, was married to Henry Granville FitzAlan-Howard, later 14th Duke of Norfolk.
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fig 1. A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger.
fig 1. Watercolour Sketch of Lord Bathurst, 1850

Looking young and dapper in the portrait, Allen Bathurst was eighteen years of age at the time. He went on to enlist in the army before being elected as an MP. He married twice and had two sons.

The portrait was rescued from a disbound scrapbook belonging to Augusta Mary and is presented in a period papier-mâché frame with a traditional acorn hanger. Labels on the reverse nae the sitter and date the portrait to August 1850.

Framed Size: 189 x 162mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour Sketch to the 19th Century.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113092
Dealers Internal Ref
7034
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Watercolour Sketch of Lord Bathurst, 1850

Archive II A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger. View III
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A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger.
Watercolour Sketch of Lord Bathurst, 1850
Ref: SA1113092
A framed watercolour and graphite sketch of a young man in profile, set within a black ebonised wooden frame with a gilt inner border and brass acorn hanger.
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  • ObjectArtwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Brass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Ebonised frame, Gilt liner, Acorn hanger
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

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Nineteenth-century portrait sketches were frequently commissioned by aristocratic and middle-class patrons to document family lineage and personal likenesses before the widespread adoption of photography. Artists utilised graphite, ink, and watercolour on paper to capture intimate studies of subjects.

These works typically utilise watercolour pigments and graphite on handmade rag paper or card stock. Frames from this period often incorporate wood, such as ebonised fruitwood or mahogany, frequently accented with gilt brass mounts and hanging rings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct paper watermarks, hand-mixed pigments showing natural ageing, and older framing techniques such as hand-cut glass and brass fixings. Inspecting the reverse often reveals historical labels, dust seals, and ageing oxidisation consistent with the era.

Such pieces add character and historical depth when incorporated into a gallery wall alongside contemporary prints or displayed individually on a narrow wall space to draw the eye. Pairing them with traditional wooden furniture or neutral walls creates a sophisticated contrast.

Paper artworks must be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Framing with UV-filtering conservation glass and acid-free backing boards helps protect the delicate pigments and paper substrate from degradation.
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