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Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba, 1877
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Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba, 1877

19th century
Sold 31 July 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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A beautiful Isle of Man coastal watercolour looking by artist Richard Wane. Signed lower left and dated 1877. 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 Victorian 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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SA1156982
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Description
A beautiful Isle of Man coastal watercolour looking by artist Richard Wane. Signed lower left and dated 1877. 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 antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba, 1877

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 Victorian 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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SA1156982
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Archive I A framed antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane Rba, 1877

Archive II A framed antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky. View II
Archive III A framed antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky. View III
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A framed antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky.
Isle of Man Coastal Watercolour by Richard Wane RBA, 1877
Ref: SA1156982
A framed antique watercolour landscape painting depicting a rocky coastline with cliffs and figures under a cloudy sky.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Victorian]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment, Gilt wood, Glass]
  • Colour[Multicoloured]
  • MotifsCoastal cliffs, Rocky shore, Cloud study, Human figures
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Victorian watercolour paintings typically feature detailed observation of nature, often employing a layered wash technique to capture atmospheric effects and natural light, frequently depicting rural, coastal, or topographical subjects.

These works were executed using water-soluble pigments on handmade or mould-made rag paper, often cotton or linen based, and typically housed behind glass in wooden or gilt frames with paper mats.

Authenticity is assessed by examining paper watermarks, the physical characteristics of the pigment under magnification, period framing techniques, artist signatures, and any archival documentation on the reverse.

An antique watercolour brings historic character to a room when hung against neutral walls, allowing traditional gilt or timber framing to provide a contrasting textural element in minimalist or classic spaces.

Works on paper must be protected from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing, and should be framed using acid-free mount boards and UV-filtering glazing.
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