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Pigeon Watercolour Painting Royal Messenger King George V Silver Jubilee Winner 1935
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Pigeon Watercolour Painting Royal Messenger King George V Silver Jubilee Winner 1935

1920 - 1940
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THIS IS A VERY DESIRABLE PIGEON PAINTING WITH ROYAL SIGNIFICANCE Dated 1935

Collectors will be excited to be able to own such a unique example beautifully painted.

A stunning and detailed original watercolour on paper of the pigeon “Royal Messenger” by Harry Hoyle.

Signed and dated 1935 lower right.

With original provenance photographic card to the back:

“Royal Messenger” the property of George F. Cloke

King George V Silver Jubilee Winner May 6th 1935

First bird home with greetings from Murrayfield Near Edinburgh Scotland to H. M. The King

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height : 35.5cm (14 Inches)

Width : 30.5cm (12 Inches)

CONDITION

Well preserved for age

DELIVERY

UK By Post £35 / EU £85 / USA £120

TELEPHONE : 07765 856171

Quote Ref : 0922

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Pigeon Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

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SA1233214
Dealers Internal Reference
0922
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Description
THIS IS A VERY DESIRABLE PIGEON PAINTING WITH ROYAL SIGNIFICANCE Dated 1935

Collectors will be excited to be able to own such a unique example beautifully painted.

“
A stunning and detailed original watercolour on paper of the pigeon “Royal Messenger” by Harry Hoyle.
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fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop.
fig 1. Pigeon Watercolour Painting Royal Messenger King George V Silver Jubilee Winner 1935

Signed and dated 1935 lower right.

With original provenance photographic card to the back:

“Royal Messenger” the property of George F. Cloke

King George V Silver Jubilee Winner May 6th 1935

First bird home with greetings from Murrayfield Near Edinburgh Scotland to H. M. The King

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height : 35.5cm (14 Inches)

Width : 30.5cm (12 Inches)

CONDITION

Well preserved for age

DELIVERY

UK By Post £35 / EU £85 / USA £120

TELEPHONE : 07765 856171

Quote Ref : 0922

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Pigeon Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233214
Dealers Internal Ref
0922
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop.

Pigeon Watercolour Painting Royal Messenger King George V Silver Jubilee Winner 1935

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View V
Archive VI A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View VI
Archive VII A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View VII
Archive VIII A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View VIII
Archive IX A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View IX
Archive X A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View X
Archive XI A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop. View XI
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop.
Pigeon Watercolour Painting Royal Messenger King George V Silver Jubilee Winner 1935
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a profile view of a racing pigeon against a timber panel backdrop.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Wall Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s British Realism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBeige, Brown, Grey
  • MotifsProfile orientation, Feather texture detailing, Timber panel backdrop, Artist signature
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original watercolour painting on paper depicts a detailed profile view of a racing pigeon set against a vertical timber panel backdrop in beige, brown, and grey tones. Signed and dated 1935 in the lower right corner by artist Harry Hoyle, the artwork captures feather texture detailing and rests inside a dark wooden frame with a glass cover. The framed piece measures 35.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, the painting hangs efficiently on narrow wall spaces to introduce a touch of mid-century British realism into domestic interiors. The traditional presentation complements classic decorative schemes, offering a focused ornithological study with historical racing pigeon significance.

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Interwar British ornithological art emphasised detailed anatomical accuracy, naturalistic colouring, and observational precision. Artists frequently documented prize-winning livestock, sporting dogs, and homing pigeons for commemorative portraits.

Artists typically used heavy cotton-rag watercolour paper, water-soluble gum-arabic pigments, and fine sable brushes. Works were mounted behind glass within moulded timber or stained oak frames for protection.

Authentic 1930s watercolours often exhibit age-appropriate paper tone, hand-applied brushwork with subtle pigment variation, period-correct artist signatures, and original backing materials within timber frames.

Framed bird portraits work well hung in gallery walls alongside architectural sketches, placed on dark timber bookshelves, or displayed in narrow alcoves to add narrative interest to traditional or contemporary spaces.

Display watercolour paintings away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and foxing. Use UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting boards when re-framing to maintain paper integrity.
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