Name: Watercolour by Frederick James Shields A.r.w.s. (British 1833-1911)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1119474
Price: 350 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 22 February 2026 · Sandbanks Antiques

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Description

A stunning watercolour by FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS A.R.W.S. (BRITISH 1833-1911)

Signed 'F J Shields

Subject - Woman holding baby

Dimensions in frame 39.5cm x 34cm approx

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

39.5cm (15.55")

Declaration

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Framed Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1119474

Description

A stunning watercolour by FREDERICK JAMES SHIELDS A.R.W.S. (BRITISH 1833-1911)

Signed 'F J Shields

Subject - Woman holding baby

Dimensions in frame 39.5cm x 34cm approx

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

39.5cm (15.55")

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Framed Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1119474

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Sandbanks Antiques

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Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialPaper, Wood, Gilt, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsFigurative scene, Gilded scrollwork frame, Moulded corners
SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century British watercolours typically feature delicate washes of pigment on paper, often depicting landscapes, genre scenes, or portraits with a focus on atmospheric light and naturalistic detail.

Traditional materials include rag paper, watercolour pigments, protective glass mounts, and hand-carved wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf or gilding.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper type for watermark indicators, inspecting pigment ageing, checking for period-appropriate framing techniques, and looking for artist signatures or documentation on the reverse.

An antique framed watercolour adds character when hung against neutral walls in a living room, hallway, or study, pairing well with both traditional period furniture and contemporary minimalist decor.

Antique watercolours should be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation, and handled with archival materials if re-framing.