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Charles Sillem Lidderdale Watercolour ‘ Day Dreams ‘
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Charles Sillem Lidderdale Watercolour ‘ Day Dreams ‘

19th century
Sold 9 August 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Charles Sillem RBA 1831-1895.London genre painter.Exhibited 1851-93 at RA,BI,SS.Subjects mostly single figures in landscapes,especially pretty farm girls; pictures often of a small size. ‘ Day Dreams ‘monogrammed watercolour,dated 1876;image size 45x31 cms,framed size 73x52 cms : provenance : with The Priory Gallery,Bishops Cleeve,,Cheltenham

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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

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73cm (28.74")
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52cm (20.47")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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SA1152792
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Charles Sillem RBA 1831-1895.London genre painter.Exhibited 1851-93 at RA,BI,SS.
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Subjects mostly single figures in landscapes,especially pretty farm girls; pictures often of a small size.
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘ Day Dreams ‘monogrammed watercolour,dated 1876;image size 45x31 cms,framed size 73x52 cms : provenance : with The Priory Gallery,Bishops Cleeve,,Cheltenham

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Height
73cm (28.74")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1152792
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charles Sillem Lidderdale Watercolour ‘ Day Dreams ‘

Archive II A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book. View II
Archive III A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book. View III
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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Graham Reed Fine Art
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book.
CHARLES SILLEM LIDDERDALE WATERCOLOUR ‘ DAY DREAMS ‘
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a young girl with blonde hair wearing a blue smock and pink headband, holding a book.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWatercolour pigments, Paper, Gilt wood
  • ColourMuted Blue
  • MotifsFigurative portraiture, Narrative scene, Period costume
  • SizeH 73 cm (29 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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Victorian watercolour paintings often feature detailed figurative subjects, genre scenes, and portraits with a strong emphasis on narrative emotion and precise pigment layering on heavy rag paper.

Artists of this era typically utilised gum arabic-based watercolours applied to hand-made cotton or linen rag paper, often framed behind glass with a protective card mount.

Authentication involves examining paper fibre texture under magnification, checking for period-correct artist signatures or monograms, and inspecting the backing materials for historic framing evidence.

Pairing historic art with contemporary minimalist walls and simple framing allows the narrative depth of the piece to serve as a sophisticated focal point.

Watercolours must be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and displayed in stable environments with controlled humidity to protect the delicate paper and pigments.
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