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19th Century Watercolour Fishing Harbour
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19th Century Watercolour Fishing Harbour

19th century
Description

This is a charming watercolour of a 19th century coastal scene in an attractive colour palette and a delightful hand enamelled frame.

The watercolour nicely depicts coastal life in the 1800s with sailing vessels and fisherwomen mending nets on the shore line.

The painting is in excellent condition measuring 40 cms by 36 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Marine Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09557878
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Watercolour washes over pencil on wove paper: nineteenth-century painting technique.
Fisherfolk in traditional coifs and aprons: nineteenth-century coastal genre subject.
Even gentle toning across the sheet: natural ageing of the paper.

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
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222554
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Description
This is a charming watercolour of a 19th century coastal scene in an attractive colour palette and a delightful hand enamelled frame.
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The watercolour nicely depicts coastal life in the 1800s with sailing vessels and fisherwomen mending nets on the shore line.
Rams Head Antiques

The painting is in excellent condition measuring 40 cms by 36 cms overall including the frame.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Nineteenth Century Marine Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09557878
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Watercolour washes over pencil on wove paper: nineteenth-century painting technique.
Fisherfolk in traditional coifs and aprons: nineteenth-century coastal genre subject.
Even gentle toning across the sheet: natural ageing of the paper.

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
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222554
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing.

19th Century Watercolour Fishing Harbour

Archive II A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing. View IV
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Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing.
19th Century Watercolour Fishing Harbour
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline alongside figures in traditional clothing.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsMasted fishing boats, Coastal shoreline, Figures in period dress, Patterned frame
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 40 cm (16 in)

This nineteenth-century framed watercolour painting depicts a coastal scene with masted fishing boats stranded on a sandy shoreline, alongside figures in traditional clothing. The artwork uses a warm beige colour palette and is housed behind glass within a hand-enamelled frame featuring a purple patterned border and gilt motifs. The assembly displays minor surface wear consistent with age, including slight distressing to the frame's finish. Measuring 36 cm high and 40 cm wide, the piece serves as wall art suited for placement above a sideboard in a coastal retreat interior. The display incorporates a hanging chain attached to the top of the frame for wall mounting. The composition includes detailed watercolour pigments on paper, showing masted boats, coastal buildings, figures in period dress, and waterfowl along the water's edge.

FAQs

Marine watercolours of the 19th century typically feature working harbours, shipping vessels, and coastal topography. Artists focused on atmospheric light, water reflections, and detailed representations of seafaring life, reflective of the eras expanding maritime industry.

These works were executed using water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper. Framing typically incorporated double mounting, wooden frames with gilding or patterned finishes, and protective glass.

Authentic works often show age-appropriate paper toning or foxing, evidence of hand-mixed pigments, and pencil underdrawing. Examining the paper texture under magnification and inspecting period-correct mounting or backing materials also aids identification.

A classic coastal watercolour can be hung above a console table, sideboard, or integrated into a gallery wall with mixed mediums. Neutral matting and historic subject matter complement both traditional schemes and muted coastal interiors.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Utilize UV-protective glass and conservation-grade, acid-free mounting boards during reframing.
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