Sold 18 December 2025 · Branching Out Antiques

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Description

Delightful little framed watercolour of a cockerel and his hen having breakfast in bed!

English Victorian period circa 1880.

Free UK postage.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Humorous Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1186189

Description

Delightful little framed watercolour of a cockerel and his hen having breakfast in bed!

English Victorian period circa 1880.

Free UK postage.

Physical Dimensions

Height

21cm (8.27")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Date of Manufacture

Branching Out Antiques has dated this Victorian Humorous Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1186189

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Branching Out Antiques

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United Kingdom

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ObjectPaintings & Artwork
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Gilt
ColourBlue
MotifsAnthropomorphic animals, Humorous narrative, Moulded wooden frame, Gilt highlights
SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Victorian humorous art often featured anthropomorphic animals engaged in human activities, reflecting the eras fondness for satire, wit, and narrative illustration in domestic settings.

Artists of the period commonly used watercolour pigments on heavy rag paper or card stock, often housed in hand-painted wooden frames with gilt detailing.

Authentication involves examining paper ageing characteristics, pigment types under magnification, framing construction methods, and checking for historical signatures or watermarks.

Such pieces work well in gallery wall displays or as focal points in eclectic or traditional spaces, pairing effectively with neutral walls to highlight period colour palettes.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the paper support and the antique frame.