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18th Century French Watercolour Venus & Cupid
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18th Century French Watercolour Venus & Cupid

18th century
Description

This is a really delightful watercolour and gouache depiction of Venus and Cupid painted in beautiful pastel shades, dating from around 1790. This is in really good condition and is still in what appears to be its original ebonised parcel gilt frame.

The frame measures 27 cms by 24 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £10

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
24cm (9.45")
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Rams Head Antiques has dated this 18th Century French Watercolour to the 18th Century.

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SA1194712
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description
This is a really delightful watercolour and gouache depiction of Venus and Cupid painted in beautiful pastel shades, dating from around 1790.
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This is in really good condition and is still in what appears to be its original ebonised parcel gilt frame.
Rams Head Antiques

The frame measures 27 cms by 24 cms overall.

UK insured delivery is £10

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this 18th Century French Watercolour to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194712
Rams Head Antiques
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An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame.
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Archive I An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame.

18th Century French Watercolour Venus & Cupid

Archive II An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame. View II
Archive III An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame. View VI
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Durham
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An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame.
18th Century French Watercolour Venus & Cupid
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An 18th-century French watercolour depicting Venus and Cupid in a landscape, presented in an ebonised and gilt wooden frame.
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18th-century French watercolours frequently depicted classical Greco-Roman subjects, such as scenes involving Venus and Cupid, characterised by detailed brushwork and delicate tonal transitions. These works were created for private collectors and cabinet displays during the Rococo and Neoclassical periods.

Artists utilised natural mineral and organic pigments dissolved in water and binder, applied to handmade rag paper or vellum. Framing from this era commonly featured carved, ebonised, or leaf-gilded timber mouldings with protective glass.

Authentic period watercolours show age-consistent signs such as natural paper toning, mild foxing, and minor fading in organic pigments. Examining the paper texture, laid lines, and original backing techniques provides further confirmation of age.

A framed classical painting can be integrated into a contemporary space as part of a curated gallery wall or placed individually above a console table. Pairing dark-framed artwork with natural wood or metallic accents creates visual depth.

Watercolours must be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fading and structural paper movement. Mount the work using acid-free archival materials and UV-protective glazing.
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