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Mother and Child Watercolour
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Mother and Child Watercolour

19th century
For Sale by Repton Co
Description

A simple watercolour on paper portrait of a seated mother with child in a birds-eye maple frame with wobbly original glass. English C.1830 or so, it has a slightly naive quality, the child is somewhat over large. Dimensions: H 30cm W 24cm D 2.7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Antique Mother Child Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1128239
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000520
Description
A simple watercolour on paper portrait of a seated mother with child in a birds-eye maple frame with wobbly original glass. English C.1830 or so, it has a slightly naive quality, the child is somewhat over large. Dimensions: H 30cm W 24cm D 2.7cm
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2.7cm (1.06")
Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Mother Child Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128239
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000520
Repton Co
Repton Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain.
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Archive I A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain.

Mother and Child Watercolour

Archive II A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain. View II
Archive III A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain. View III
Archive IV A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain. View IV
Archive V A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain. View V
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Repton Co

Repton Co
Telephone 07493 120423
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Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco
Verified Since Feb 2022
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 160
Repton Co
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A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain.
Mother and child watercolour
Ref: SA1128239
A small nineteenth-century watercolour portrait depicting a seated mother holding a child, displayed in a figured timber frame hanging from a metal chain.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Maple Wood, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMother and child portrait, Figured timber frame, Sepia monochrome tones
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 2.7 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century framed artwork brings classic English Country House style to a home, presenting a simple watercolour on paper portrait of a seated mother holding a child in sepia monochrome tones. The piece has a naive quality with an over-large child, set inside a figured birds-eye maple frame with warm brown tones, wobbly original glass, and a metal hanging chain. The timber frame displays prominent birds-eye figuring, a stepped moulding profile, and a rich warm brown colouration that contrasts with the pale paper ground and sepia watercolour tones. The artwork measures 30 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 2.7 cm deep overall. Ideal for a narrow wall space in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, the piece hangs securely from its chain and brings antique character to traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

Victorian watercolour portraiture emerged in the nineteenth century, characterised by delicate brushwork, intimate family subjects, and translucent paint layers applied to paper or ivory.

Frames from this period frequently utilised figured timber veneers such as birds eye maple or walnut, paired with protective glass glazing and brass hanging chains.

Authentic period watercolours display natural age toning on paper, fine hand-applied pigment layers under magnification, and original wood backing or historical framing hardware.

Small framed portraits work well arranged within a gallery wall layout, suspended in narrow wall spaces, or layered on open shelving and sideboards alongside modern decor.

Keep watercolours positioned away from direct sunlight to avoid fading, frame them using acid-free mount boards, and maintain stable humidity levels to prevent foxing.
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