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Paul Marny French/british (1829-1914), Grand Canal, Venice, Watercolour on Paper
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Paul Marny French/british (1829-1914), Grand Canal, Venice, Watercolour on Paper

19th century
Sold 6 January 2026 · Hough & Son
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Description

Paul Marny French/British (1829-1914), Grand Canal, Venice, watercolour on paper.

Initialled bottom right, ‘PM’ for Paul Marny.

Frame measures approx. 33cms x 27cms. Visible image measures approx. 19cms x 11.5cms.

In good, antique condition.

This was originally one for a pair of watercolours by Marny, identically framed. The other is also listed on SellingAntiques.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1147609
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SA040
Description
Paul Marny French/British (1829-1914), Grand Canal, Venice, watercolour on paper.

Initialled bottom right, ‘PM’ for Paul Marny.

Frame measures approx. 33cms x 27cms. Visible image measures approx. 19cms x 11.5cms.

In good, antique condition.

This was originally one for a pair of watercolours by Marny, identically framed. The other is also listed on SellingAntiques.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147609
Dealers Internal Ref
SA040
Hough & Son
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025

Passionate about unusual antiques, mid-century modern and quirky collectables

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An antique watercolour painting on paper depicting a canal scene with boats and architectural domes in muted blue and brown tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Surrey
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An antique watercolour painting on paper depicting a canal scene with boats and architectural domes in muted blue and brown tones.
Paul Marny French/British (1829-1914), Grand Canal, Venice, Watercolour on Paper
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An antique watercolour painting on paper depicting a canal scene with boats and architectural domes in muted blue and brown tones.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Fine Art
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsArchitectural domes, Gondolas and sailing boats, Canal perspective, Hand-painted signature

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Nineteenth-century watercolours typically feature transparent washes layered on handmade paper, capturing atmospheric light, topographical accuracy, and expressive brushwork associated with the British and European landscape schools.

Authentic period artworks utilize organic water-based pigments applied to rag paper or heavy-weight wove paper, often watermarked, and framed behind glass with acidic or neutral mount boards.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper fibre under magnification for hand-laid characteristics, verifying period-appropriate pigment chemistry, checking for authentic artist signatures, and inspecting framing backing materials.

Period works on paper add intellectual depth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces; they should be hung away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glazing to prevent pigment degradation.

Preservation requires maintaining stable relative humidity between forty and fifty percent, avoiding exposure to direct ultraviolet light, and using acid-free archival mounting materials to prevent paper foxing and discolouration.
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