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Charming Watercolour Girl with King Charles Spaniel
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Charming Watercolour Girl with King Charles Spaniel

19th century
Sold 11 October 2025 · Wigs on the Green
This “Charming Watercolour Girl with King Charles Spaniel” found a buyer.

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Description

This softly coloured watercolour shows a dreamy young lady seated in a garden landscape with her pet pooch. Wearing a white dress over pantaloons, she has a bright red wrap over her arm and a straw bonnet discarded by her feet. Rambling roses are climbing up a stone column behind her and in the distance there is a glimpse of her family home.

Signed S. Foncesa (concealed beneath the mount), the watercolour resides in a handsome rosewood frame with a deep gilt surround. Circa 1840

International Shipping: £30

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157296
Dealers Internal Reference
6075
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Description
This softly coloured watercolour shows a dreamy young lady seated in a garden landscape with her pet pooch.
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Wearing a white dress over pantaloons, she has a bright red wrap over her arm and a straw bonnet discarded by her feet.
Wigs on the Green

Rambling roses are climbing up a stone column behind her and in the distance there is a glimpse of her family home.

Signed S. Foncesa (concealed beneath the mount), the watercolour resides in a handsome rosewood frame with a deep gilt surround. Circa 1840

International Shipping: £30

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157296
Dealers Internal Ref
6075
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Watercolour Girl with King Charles Spaniel

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner. View III
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An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner.
Charming Watercolour Girl with King Charles Spaniel
Ref: SA1157296
An antique watercolour painting depicts a seated woman in a light dress with a spaniel, encased within a dark wooden frame with a brass liner.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Drawings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigurative illustration, Animal companion, Period costume
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 39 cm (15 in)

Watercolour portraiture gained immense popularity during the 19th century as a medium favoured for delicate hues and intimate depictions of family life and pets.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved wood frames, often accented with gilt brass liners and protected by early hand-blown glass.

Authenticity is assessed by examining paper degradation, watermarks, oxidisation of pigments, and the construction methods of the backing and frame.

Pairing historic framed works with minimalist modern walls creates a striking visual contrast that highlights the age and craftsmanship of the artwork.

Protect watercolours from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure professional conservation framing using acid-free materials.
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