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A F Rolfe Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gypsies Camping in Woodland English Landscape
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A F Rolfe Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gypsies Camping in Woodland English Landscape

19th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed Indistinctly, A F Rolfe

We belief the work to be done by Alexander Frederick Rolfe (1814-1875)

Alexander Frederick A.T. Rolfe (1814-1875), one of a family of sporting artists. He was a painter of landscape, still life and sporting subjects, as were his sister Catherine Augusta Herring (1828-1911), better known younger brother Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1823-1881) and brother-in-law John Frederick Herring Jr. (1815-1907).

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Gypsies Camping in a Woodland Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

Condition report: The artwork 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 artwork: 52 x 35 cm including Mount (mount aperture approx. 52 x 35 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118341
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed Indistinctly, A F Rolfe

We belief the work to be done by Alexander Frederick Rolfe (1814-1875)

Alexander Frederick A.T. Rolfe (1814-1875), one of a family of sporting artists. He was a painter of landscape, still life and sporting subjects, as were his sister Catherine Augusta Herring (1828-1911), better known younger brother Henry Leonidas Rolfe (1823-1881) and brother-in-law John Frederick Herring Jr. (1815-1907).

fig 1. An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a group of figures camping in a wooded English landscape.
fig 1. A F Rolfe Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gypsies Camping in Woodland English Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Gypsies Camping in a Woodland Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

Condition report: The artwork 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 artwork: 52 x 35 cm including Mount (mount aperture approx. 52 x 35 cm)

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118341
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Strickland & Russell
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Yorkshire based art dealers specialising in 19th century & early 20th century oil paintings & watercolours

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An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a group of figures camping in a wooded English landscape.
A F Rolfe Signed Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gypsies Camping in Woodland English Landscape
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  • Object[Paintings & Artwork]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian & Gothic]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour Pigment, Wood, Glass]
  • Colour[Multi-colour]
  • MotifsWoodland landscape, Figures by a campfire, Hand-painted signature, Detailed brushwork
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 0.4 cm (0 in)

Nineteenth-century British watercolours typically feature atmospheric landscapes, rural scenes, and meticulous attention to light and tone, reflecting the eras romantic fascination with the natural world.

Artists during this period generally used hand-ground pigments suspended in water-soluble binders, applied to heavy-weight rag paper or watercolour board made from cotton or linen fibres.

Authenticity is assessed by examining paper watermarks, the ageing characteristics of the pigments, hand-written signatures, and the presence of period framing materials such as acidic backboards and hand-cut mounts.

An antique painting adds depth and character to contemporary spaces when framed simply to bridge the gap between historic subject matter and minimalist decor, or grouped within a gallery wall for maximum visual impact.

To prevent fading and degradation, watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and framed using conservation-grade, acid-free materials with UV-protective glass.
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