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Painting Vase of Summer Flower
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Painting Vase of Summer Flower

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A charming watercolour, pen and ink painting of a vase of Summer flowers, in good condition, indistinct signature, lovely painting.

Currently free UK delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Floral Watercolour Still Life to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09523487
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Fluid watercolour and pen technique: post-war expressive illustrative style.
Gentle, even toning across the sheet: decades framed behind glass.
Gilding rubbed to red bole at corners: natural handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1217641
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A charming watercolour, pen and ink painting of a vase of Summer flowers, in good condition, indistinct signature, lovely painting.

Currently free UK delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Floral Watercolour Still Life to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09523487
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Fluid watercolour and pen technique: post-war expressive illustrative style.
Gentle, even toning across the sheet: decades framed behind glass.
Gilding rubbed to red bole at corners: natural handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217641
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame.
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Archive I A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame.

Painting Vase of Summer Flower

Archive II A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View II
Archive III A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View IV
Archive V A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View V
Archive VI A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame. View VIII
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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame.
Painting Vase of Summer flower
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A framed floral watercolour still life painting depicting a bouquet of summer wildflowers in a ceramic jug within a carved giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleImpressionist
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsWildflowers, Ceramic jug, Carved acanthus frame
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This impressionist watercolour and pen and ink painting depicts a bouquet of wildflowers in a ceramic jug, signed with an indistinct signature in the lower right corner. The artwork is presented on paper within a giltwood frame featuring carved acanthus leaf decoration and ornate mouldings, finished in gold tones. The ceramic jug displays a blue and white glaze with hand-painted floral motifs. Measuring 56 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, this piece comes in good condition. Suitable for an English Country House interior scheme, the painting hangs well above a sideboard, on a living room wall, or within a hallway to bring a botanical touch to the space. The framed artwork mounts easily on a wall using standard picture hanging hardware, adding a traditional aesthetic to residential rooms.

FAQs

Impressionist floral still life paintings focus on capturing light, atmospheric movement, and spontaneous brushwork rather than rigid botanical detail. Artists during this period favoured loose washes of colour, visible paper textures, and informal arrangements of garden or wildflowers in domestic vessels.

Works from this period typically utilised heavy rag paper treated with water-based pigments and gouache details. Frames were frequently carved from wood or constructed with cast plaster ornament over pine, finished with gold leaf gilding and protected behind sheet glass.

Authenticity is evaluated by examining natural paper ageing, watermark signatures on the paper substrate, artist signatures or monograms, and period-correct frame construction. Microscopic inspection often reveals authentic pigment layer sedimentation and historical framing techniques.

An ornate gilt-framed floral watercolour creates visual contrast when hung against contemporary neutral walls, dark matte backdrops, or structured panelling. Placing the artwork above modern low-profile furniture or integrating it into an eclectic gallery wall creates a balanced decorative aesthetic.

Watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and preserved behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free matting. Humidity levels should remain stable to prevent foxing or mold growth on the paper, while gilt frames require gentle dry dusting with a soft brush.
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