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Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian
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Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian

19th century
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This is an antique watercolour painting. An English school ornithological winter scene by Harry Bright (1846 - 1895), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. A beautiful Cotswold landscape by a respected avian artist and illustrator, capturing a tranquil moment in the natural world.

Charming original watercolour on board, signed and dated Harry Bright, 1890

Depicts bullfinch and chaffinch perched upon snow-dappled winter branches

Cotswold countryside rendered with a delicate palette and fine naturalistic detail

Bright’s skill as a bird specialist evident in the lifelike feather tones and posture

Set within a tasteful later frame, displaying a gilt-edged, peach-coloured mount

Mounted behind clear, bright glass, preserving and enhancing the painting’s tones

Dressed to the rear with mounting braid for ease of hanging and immediate display

A delightful piece for collectors of ornithological art or Victorian countryside scenes

This is a superb antique watercolour by Harry Bright, offering fine detail, excellent condition, and warm decorative appeal. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 81cm (32'')

Picture Width: 33cm (13'')

Picture Height: 49cm (19.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Bird Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1177883
Dealers Internal Reference
25609
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This is an antique watercolour painting.
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An English school ornithological winter scene by Harry Bright (1846 - 1895), dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

A beautiful Cotswold landscape by a respected avian artist and illustrator, capturing a tranquil moment in the natural world.

fig 1. An antique Victorian watercolour painting depicting bullfinches perched on snowy branches, presented in a wide beige mount and a moulded gilt wooden frame.
fig 1. Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian

Charming original watercolour on board, signed and dated Harry Bright, 1890

Depicts bullfinch and chaffinch perched upon snow-dappled winter branches

Cotswold countryside rendered with a delicate palette and fine naturalistic detail

fig 2. An antique Victorian watercolour painting depicting bullfinches perched on snowy branches, presented in a wide beige mount and a moulded gilt wooden frame.
fig 2. Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian

Bright’s skill as a bird specialist evident in the lifelike feather tones and posture

Set within a tasteful later frame, displaying a gilt-edged, peach-coloured mount

Mounted behind clear, bright glass, preserving and enhancing the painting’s tones

fig 3. An antique Victorian watercolour painting depicting bullfinches perched on snowy branches, presented in a wide beige mount and a moulded gilt wooden frame.
fig 3. Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian

Dressed to the rear with mounting braid for ease of hanging and immediate display

A delightful piece for collectors of ornithological art or Victorian countryside scenes

This is a superb antique watercolour by Harry Bright, offering fine detail, excellent condition, and warm decorative appeal. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 60.5cm (23.75'')

Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')

Max Height: 81cm (32'')

Picture Width: 33cm (13'')

Picture Height: 49cm (19.25'')

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
60.5cm (23.82")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Bird Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177883
Dealers Internal Ref
25609
London Fine Antiques
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Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian

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An antique Victorian watercolour painting depicting bullfinches perched on snowy branches, presented in a wide beige mount and a moulded gilt wooden frame.
Antique Watercolour Finch Painting, English School, Art, Harry Bright, Victorian
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An antique Victorian watercolour painting depicting bullfinches perched on snowy branches, presented in a wide beige mount and a moulded gilt wooden frame.
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Victorian ornithological watercolours are precise studies of bird species created during the nineteenth century, reflecting the eras fascination with natural history and scientific documentation.

Artists utilised water-based pigments applied to heavy rag paper, typically housed behind glass within carved or moulded gilt wood frames and protective card mounts.

Authentic period pieces often feature artist signatures or dates in graphite or paint, period-correct paper aging such as light foxing, and original backing materials or framer labels.

Hang the artwork above a sideboard or integrate it into a curated gallery wall alongside traditional landscape paintings to add depth to contemporary or classic spaces.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, ensure UV-protective glazing is installed, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level.
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