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Pair of Watercolour Portraits of Character
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Pair of Watercolour Portraits of Character

18th century
Description

Oozing character, this pair of portraits depict a benevolent-looking gentleman in a black coat and waistcoat and his wife wearing a striking straw bonnet trimmed with pale blue ribbon tied with a flourish under her chin. Her dark curls peep out from under her frilly indoor cap which she wears under her bonnet.

Watercolour on card, the portraits reside in the original stepped giltwood frames. The portraits have some fading to the flesh tones; the frames have losses to the gilding on the sides (not visible when hung).

Framed Size: 312 x 279mm

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated these Pair Antique Regency Portraits to the Georgian era.

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SA1222332
Dealers Internal Reference
7161
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Description
Oozing character, this pair of portraits depict a benevolent-looking gentleman in a black coat and waistcoat and his wife wearing a striking straw bonnet trimmed with pale blue ribbon tied with a flourish under her chin. Her dark curls peep out from under her frilly indoor cap which she wears under her bonnet.

Watercolour on card, the portraits reside in the original stepped giltwood frames.

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The portraits have some fading to the flesh tones; the frames have losses to the gilding on the sides (not visible when hung).
Wigs on the Green

Framed Size: 312 x 279mm

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated these Pair Antique Regency Portraits to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222332
Dealers Internal Ref
7161
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames.
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Archive I A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames.

Pair of Watercolour Portraits of Character

Archive II A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames. View II
Archive III A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames. View IV
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Wigs on the Green
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A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames.
Pair of Watercolour Portraits of Character
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A pair of early 19th-century framed watercolour portraits depicting a man in a dark coat and a woman in a bonnet, housed in moulded giltwood frames.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Portraits
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourGilt, Grey, Black, White
  • MotifsBonnet and shawl attire, Cravat neckwear, Moulded giltwood frames, Dark muted backgrounds
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

This Georgian pair of watercolour portraits depicts a man in a black coat and waistcoat alongside his wife wearing a straw bonnet trimmed with pale blue ribbon, a frilly indoor cap, and a white shawl. Executed in watercolour on card against dark muted backgrounds, the artworks sit within original stepped giltwood frames featuring multi-stepped architectural mouldings. The portraits display visible fading to the flesh tones, while the giltwood frames exhibit losses to the gilding on the outer sides. Each piece measures 31 cm high by 28 cm wide. Suitable for domestic placement above a sideboard in a dining room, living area, or hallway, the pair brings authentic Regency character to traditional interiors. The muted grey, black, and white tones of the subjects complement neutral wall spaces, while the reflective glazed surfaces and gilded wooden mouldings catch ambient light within a room.

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During the Regency era in Britain (circa 18111820s), portraiture emphasized naturalism, subtle watercolour techniques, and detailed depictions of contemporary attire such as bonnet headwear and folded neck cravats.

Early 19th-century small-scale portraits were predominantly executed using watercolour, pastel, or gouache on paper, presented behind glass within carved or moulded leaf-gilded wooden frames.

Authentic examples feature period-specific clothing and hairstyles, fine hand-drawn detailing, natural age toning or foxing to paper substrates, and original moulded giltwood frames with hand-applied gold leaf wear.

A pair of framed historical portraits can be hung symmetrically above a console, positioned within a mixed gallery wall, or mounted in a narrow hallway to add architectural depth to modern interiors.

Keep framed paper art out of direct sunlight and humid environments to prevent fading and damp damage, wiping the frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth without applying liquid cleaners to gilded surfaces.
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