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Pretty Regency Watercolour Exotic Blue Bird
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Pretty Regency Watercolour Exotic Blue Bird

19th century
Description

This is a delightful Regency period watercolour of a beautiful exotic bluebird on a tree branch observing a pink butterfly.

The early watercolour on paper is finely painted in a classic stylised manner and the artist has used tasteful pastel shades that retain a good strength of colour.

The artwork is signed and dated to the lower right Eloise Clifford 1830.

This is attractively framed in the original gilded period frame that measures 17.5 cms by 14.5 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

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Rams Head Antiques has dated this Regency Blue Bird Watercolour to the Regency era.

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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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 delightful Regency period watercolour of a beautiful exotic bluebird on a tree branch observing a pink butterfly.
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The early watercolour on paper is finely painted in a classic stylised manner and the artist has used tasteful pastel shades that retain a good strength of colour.
Rams Head Antiques
fig 1. A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame.
fig 1. Pretty Regency Watercolour Exotic Blue Bird

The artwork is signed and dated to the lower right Eloise Clifford 1830.

This is attractively framed in the original gilded period frame that measures 17.5 cms by 14.5 cms overall.

UK insured packing and delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Regency Blue Bird Watercolour to the Regency era.

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Archive I A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame.

Pretty Regency Watercolour Exotic Blue Bird

Archive II A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame. View VIII
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Durham
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A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame.
Pretty Regency Watercolour Exotic Blue Bird
Ref: SA1231145
A Regency watercolour illustration depicting a vivid blue bird perched on a branch alongside a pink butterfly, enclosed within an ornate beaded gilt frame.
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Regency period watercolour paintings frequently focused on natural history subjects, including exotic birds, botanical studies, and Chinoiserie motifs. They are typically rendered with fine detail, soft colour washes, and are presented in period gilded frames.

Artists during this period utilised hand-moulded rag paper, water-based natural pigments, and gum arabic binding agents. Framed works were typically enclosed behind clear glass within carved wooden frames finished with leaf gilding.

Authentic period pieces show characteristic signs of age, such as natural paper toning, slight foxing, and age-related oxidisation on the gilt framing. Hand-drawn brushwork, historical paper weight, and hand-cut glass also help confirm period authenticity.

Small framed natural history paintings work well hung as part of a gallery wall, positioned in narrow wall spaces, or set above consoles and sideboards. Combining traditional gilded artwork with contemporary furniture creates a curated, layered aesthetic.

To preserve watercolours, display them away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and moisture damage. Utilise UV-protective glass and conservation-grade mounting materials to shield the paper and pigments from environmental degradation.
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