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Nautical Scene Watercolour Initialed S.b. 19th Century
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Nautical Scene Watercolour Initialed S.b. 19th Century

19th century
Description

Nautical scene of a grounded sailing ship unloading its cargo onto a horse and cart.

Initialed S.B. 19th century watercolour. Ivory and gilded mount in a molded oak frame with gilded slip.

(41cm x 47cm x 4cm) £245.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this 19th Century Nautical Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1190182
Dealers Internal Reference
16012026-06
Description
Nautical scene of a grounded sailing ship unloading its cargo onto a horse and cart.

Initialed S.B. 19th century watercolour. Ivory and gilded mount in a molded oak frame with gilded slip.

(41cm x 47cm x 4cm) £245.00

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this 19th Century Nautical Watercolour to the 19th Century.

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SA1190182
Dealers Internal Ref
16012026-06
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A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip.
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Archive I A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip.

Nautical Scene Watercolour Initialed S.b. 19th Century

Archive II A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip. View II
Archive III A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip. View VI
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A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip.
Nautical Scene Watercolour Initialed S.B. 19th Century
Ref: SA1190182
A 19th-century nautical watercolour depicting a wooden sailing vessel anchored in calm waters, enclosed in a cream mount and dark wooden frame with a carved gilt inner slip.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialWatercolour on Paper, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBrown, Cream, Grey
  • MotifsSailing vessel, Gilded inner slip, Dark timber frame, Artist monogram
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This 19th-century framed artwork presents a Victorian maritime watercolour on paper depicting a nautical scene with a grounded sailing ship unloading its cargo onto a horse and cart. The composition shows the vessel in grey tones under an overcast sky, initialed S.B. in the lower left corner. The piece sits in an ivory-coloured cream mount with a thin gilded inner slip, enclosed within a dark brown moulded oak frame that has an ornate carved gilt inner border and glazed protection. Measuring 41 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the framed picture fits well on a narrow wall space in a coastal retreat interior. Suitable rooms include a hallway, study, or small living area where the compact size hangs easily alongside other nautical or traditional furnishings.

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Nineteenth-century British maritime watercolours focus on coastal landscapes, working vessels, and naval scenes, reflecting Britains maritime commerce and naval history during the Victorian era.

Artists used water-based pigments painted onto heavy cotton rag paper, often presented within a ragboard mount and housed in wooden frames featuring carved or gilded inner slips.

Authentic period pieces typically exhibit natural paper age-toning or subtle foxing, fine hand-painted pigment application without mechanical printing dots, and period-correct framing materials.

Lean the framed artwork against a neutral wall on a console table or hang it within a curated gallery wall to bring historical depth and texture to modern coastal or traditional spaces.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and mould growth, and ensure it is framed using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials.
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