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Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba
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Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba

19th century
Sold 31 July 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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A beautiful Isle of Man coastal watercolour looking to Douglas Bay by artist Richard Wane. Signed lower right. A wonderful colour pallete and pleasing composition. c1880. Professionally cleaned and reframed.

Richard Wane RBA (1852-1904). Richard Wane was born in 1852 and died in 1904 at his home in Egremont, Wirral. He specialised in landscape, coastal and genre painting and studied at the Manchester Academy. He was living in Manchester in 1881, Conway 1883, Deganwy 1887, Dulwich 1890 before moving to Egremont in 1895.

During his time on Merseyside. he had at least 2 studios; one above the original Post Office at 100 Victoria Road, New Brighton; and another in North John Street which he shared with the Manx painter E. C. Qualye. Two of Wane's children also became painters, Ethel and Harold. Wane was at one time President of the Liver Sketching ClubHe exhibited at Royal Hibernian Academy 1902, Royal Scottish Academy 1902, New Water Colour Society 1903, Royal Institute Of Painters 1903, Royal Cambrian Academy 1904, Royal Society Of British Arts 1907, Royal Institute Of Oil Painters 1908. He was also a member of the Royal Society Of British Artists. He had retrospective exhibitions at the Royal Academy Of Arts in 1920 and Manchester Art Gallery in 1932.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Coastal Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156973
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A beautiful Isle of Man coastal watercolour looking to Douglas Bay by artist Richard Wane. Signed lower right. A wonderful colour pallete and pleasing composition. c1880. Professionally cleaned and reframed.

Richard Wane RBA (1852-1904). Richard Wane was born in 1852 and died in 1904 at his home in Egremont, Wirral. He specialised in landscape, coastal and genre painting and studied at the Manchester Academy.

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He was living in Manchester in 1881, Conway 1883, Deganwy 1887, Dulwich 1890 before moving to Egremont in 1895.
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fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky.
fig 1. Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba

During his time on Merseyside. he had at least 2 studios; one above the original Post Office at 100 Victoria Road, New Brighton; and another in North John Street which he shared with the Manx painter E. C. Qualye. Two of Wane's children also became painters, Ethel and Harold. Wane was at one time President of the Liver Sketching ClubHe exhibited at Royal Hibernian Academy 1902, Royal Scottish Academy 1902, New Water Colour Society 1903, Royal Institute Of Painters 1903, Royal Cambrian Academy 1904, Royal Society Of British Arts 1907, Royal Institute Of Oil Painters 1908. He was also a member of the Royal Society Of British Artists. He had retrospective exhibitions at the Royal Academy Of Arts in 1920 and Manchester Art Gallery in 1932.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Coastal Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156973
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky. View III
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky.
Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane RBA
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal scene with a calm blue sea, distant boats, and a cloudy sky.
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  • Object[Framed Artwork]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian, British Traditional]
  • Material[Paper, Pigment, Wood, Glass]
  • Colour[Blue, Brown, Cream]
  • MotifsRocky coastline, Marine vessels, Atmospheric skies, Gilded frame
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

The British watercolour tradition is characterised by the use of transparent washes applied to paper to capture atmospheric light, weather effects, and topography, often associated with plein air sketching and maritime subjects.

Authentic period watercolours were typically executed on handmade cotton or linen rag paper using gum arabic-based pigments, often framed behind glass within gilded wood or moulded compo frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper for watermarks, inspecting the pigments under magnification for age-related oxidation, checking for period backing materials, and verifying artist signatures or exhibition labels.

This piece can be mounted on a neutral wall space to introduce a calming nautical palette, pairing well with natural wood accents and minimalist framing to bridge traditional subject matter with modern spaces.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free museum matting and UV-protective glass, while hanging the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fading and foxing.
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