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Watercolour of Faces
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Watercolour of Faces

1940 - 1960
Description

An interesting 20th century composition, original watercolour on paper.

Centralised figures and faces, some wearing hats.

Signed Simeon, possibly Italian, circa 1950's/60's.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Art Deco Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1227480
Description
An interesting 20th century composition, original watercolour on paper.

Centralised figures and faces, some wearing hats.

Signed Simeon, possibly Italian, circa 1950's/60's.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Art Deco Watercolour Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227480
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame.
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Archive I A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame.

Watercolour of Faces

Archive II A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame. View V
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
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William Carr Antiques
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A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame.
Watercolour Of Faces
Ref: SA1227480
A framed Art Deco watercolour painting depicting stylised geometric human profiles in pastel tones set within a moulded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric profiles, Layered shapes, Pastel palette, Moulded leaf frame
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This original watercolour painting on paper dates from the 1950 period and exhibits an Art Deco style. The composition depicts stylised geometric human profiles and layered shapes with hats, rendered in a multicoloured pastel palette including blue, pink, orange, and green tones. The paper is protected behind glass within a wood and gesso frame decorated with carved leaf mouldings and a gold-coloured finish. The artwork measures 39 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep in practical terms, making it a manageable size for display. Placed in a home today, this piece suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining space to bring mid-century character and colour to a wall.

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Art Deco watercolours typically feature geometric shapes, stylised human forms, dynamic diagonal lines, and simplified colour blocks inspired by the modern art movements of the 1920s and 1930s.

Artists typically used water-based pigments or gouache on heavy paper stock, often presented behind glass within carved, moulded, or gilded wood frames.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural paper aging or foxing, hand-painted brushwork details, contemporary period framing hardware, and signatures consistent with early-to-mid 20th-century artists.

Position the picture as a focal point above a sideboard or mantelpiece, complementing its tones with warm neutral walls and streamlined contemporary furniture.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and discolouration.
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