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Antique Watercolour Naval Officer
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Antique Watercolour Naval Officer

19th century
Description

A good original watercolour painting from the Late Regency period of a Gentleman Officer in Naval attire with high collar tunic and imposing epaulettes.

This is in excellent condition for its age and a well painted artwork from around 1820.

The picture comes with good provenance being from the Selected Contents of Scorborough Lodge from the Estate of Stephen Thornley-Wilson.

The frame measures 37 cms by 28.5 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Officer Portrait to the Regency era.

Independent Date Check ID 09018661
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Fine stippling and hatching in the face: miniature watercolour technique of the time.
High stiff collar and forward-combed hair: military and civilian fashions around 1820.
Early iron brads holding the backboard: framing work from the period.
Leaf moulding on the gilt frame: Regency taste in picture mouldings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145523
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
A good original watercolour painting from the Late Regency period of a Gentleman Officer in Naval attire with high collar tunic and imposing epaulettes.

This is in excellent condition for its age and a well painted artwork from around 1820.

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The picture comes with good provenance being from the Selected Contents of Scorborough Lodge from the Estate of Stephen Thornley-Wilson.
Rams Head Antiques

The frame measures 37 cms by 28.5 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Naval Officer Portrait to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 09018661
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Fine stippling and hatching in the face: miniature watercolour technique of the time.
High stiff collar and forward-combed hair: military and civilian fashions around 1820.
Early iron brads holding the backboard: framing work from the period.
Leaf moulding on the gilt frame: Regency taste in picture mouldings.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145523
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An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame.
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Archive I An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame.

Antique Watercolour Naval Officer

Archive II An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame. View II
Archive III An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame. View III
Archive IV An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame. View IV
Archive V An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame. View V
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Weardale
Durham
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An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame.
Antique Watercolour Naval Officer
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An oval watercolour portrait of a Regency era military officer in a blue uniform with gold epaulettes, set within a rectangular gilded wood frame.
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  • ObjectPortrait Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourBlue & Gold
  • MotifsOval vignette, Gold epaulettes, Military uniform, Gilt moulded frame
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in)

This original Regency portrait painting depicts a gentleman officer in naval attire, rendered in watercolour on paper within an oval vignette. The subject wears a high-collar blue uniform complete with gold epaulettes, elaborate white aiguillettes, and medals. Encased in a rectangular wooden frame with a brilliant gilt finish, the artwork exhibits intricate decorative mouldings along the inner border and a ribbed outer edge. At the top of the frame, a simple round metal hanging loop is attached for wall mounting. The piece measures 37 cm high by 28.5 cm wide. Suitable for display in a traditional study, a formal hallway, or a living room, this artwork brings a touch of historical character to interior spaces. It fits particularly well on narrow wall spaces or grouped alongside other antique portraits in a gallery arrangement. The muted peach tones of the background contrast with the deep blue of the uniform, creating a balanced palette that complements period and classic interiors alike. This watercolour remains well-preserved within its original glazed enclosure, offering a genuine glimpse into early nineteenth-century portraiture.

FAQs

Portraiture from the Regency era, spanning the late 18th to early 19th centuries, frequently depicted military and naval officers in formal dress uniforms. These works often utilized watercolour or gouache on paper or ivory, characterized by oval composition vignettes and attention to uniform insignia.

Watercolour portraits were executed using water-soluble pigments applied to heavy woven paper, card, or thin sheets of ivory. Frames were typically crafted from timber with moulded gesso ornamentation and finished in genuine gold leaf.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural aging to the paper such as foxing or subtle toning, hand-painted brushwork under magnification, and period-correct mounting techniques. Original frames usually display cast gesso details, plaster cracks, and hand-cut glass panes.

Framed military portraits integrate well into traditional gallery walls, quiet reading corners, or home libraries alongside dark timber furniture. Grouping multiple small-scale portraits creates visual interest and historic character in alcoves or staircases.

Watercolour pigments fade when exposed to direct sunlight, so display away from strong light sources and high humidity. Frame the artwork behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free mounting materials to prevent discolouration and deterioration.
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