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Watercolour Painting of a Puppet Maker
Jane Short Antiques
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Watercolour Painting of a Puppet Maker

1940 - 1960
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A very interesting water colour of a puppet maker at work. It is full of fine detail with the artist sitting at a workbench and painting the face of a puppet. In the background there are many puppets depicted as policeman, courtiers and workmen etc.

Unsigned. Circa 1950

The painting itself measures 21cm X 19cm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Puppet Maker Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1173680
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A2983
Description
A very interesting water colour of a puppet maker at work. It is full of fine detail with the artist sitting at a workbench and painting the face of a puppet. In the background there are many puppets depicted as policeman, courtiers and workmen etc.
fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background.
fig 1. Watercolour Painting of a Puppet Maker

Unsigned. Circa 1950

The painting itself measures 21cm X 19cm.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Puppet Maker Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173680
Dealers Internal Ref
A2983
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background.

Watercolour Painting of a Puppet Maker

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View V
Archive VI A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View VI
Archive VII A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background. View VII
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background.
Watercolour Painting of a Puppet Maker
Ref: SA1173680
A framed watercolour painting depicting a craftsman at a workbench painting a marionette head, surrounded by finished puppets hanging in the background.
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Illustrative genre painting focuses on depicting everyday activities, trades, and narrative human scenes with detailed precision. In the 20th century, watercolour was widely used for publication illustrations, study works, and fine art pieces capturing traditional craftsmanship.

Vintage watercolours are created using water-based pigments applied to heavyweight paper or board. They are typically mounted behind protective glass within a timber frame, often featuring decorative gilding or moulded details.

Examine the paper for age-related foxing or toning and check for artist signatures, monograms, or gallery labels on the mount or reverse. Authentic watercolours show subtle variation in paint transparency and visible brushstrokes under magnification rather than printed dots.

Position narrative artwork in an entryway, library, or study to create an engaging focal point. Pair the artwork with neutral walls and warm timber furniture to highlight the detailed figurative subject matter and gilt framing.

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