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Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase
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Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper / Card

Artist and signature: Signed indistinctly with monogram HSM

Follower of Henry Stacy Marks RA (1829–1898)

A charming and well-executed antique watercolour depicting a seated gentleman carefully examining a blue and white porcelain vase within an elaborate interior setting.

The subject matter is strongly reminiscent of the celebrated Victorian artist Henry Stacy Marks RA, who frequently painted collectors, connoisseurs and antiquarian interiors. The work bears a red monogram to the lower right which appears to read “HSM”, and the reverse carries an attribution label identifying the work as “Henry Stacy Marks RA (1829–1898) – Gentleman Examining a Vase”.

While no guarantee of authorship is offered, the picture is clearly by a competent hand and displays considerable skill in the depiction of porcelain, furniture and interior detail.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: A Portrait of a Gentleman Examining An Antique Vase

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed, as shown (Offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork incl. frame 39 x 46 x 3 cm (mount aperture size approx. 20 x 28 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Genre Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1233592
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper / Card

Artist and signature: Signed indistinctly with monogram HSM

Follower of Henry Stacy Marks RA (1829–1898)

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A charming and well-executed antique watercolour depicting a seated gentleman carefully examining a blue and white porcelain vase within an elaborate interior setting.
Strickland & Russell
fig 1. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.
fig 1. Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase

The subject matter is strongly reminiscent of the celebrated Victorian artist Henry Stacy Marks RA, who frequently painted collectors, connoisseurs and antiquarian interiors. The work bears a red monogram to the lower right which appears to read “HSM”, and the reverse carries an attribution label identifying the work as “Henry Stacy Marks RA (1829–1898) – Gentleman Examining a Vase”.

fig 2. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.
fig 2. Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase

While no guarantee of authorship is offered, the picture is clearly by a competent hand and displays considerable skill in the depiction of porcelain, furniture and interior detail.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

fig 3. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.
fig 3. Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase

Depiction or Location: A Portrait of a Gentleman Examining An Antique Vase

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Framed, as shown (Offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork incl. frame 39 x 46 x 3 cm (mount aperture size approx. 20 x 28 cm)

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Genre Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233592
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Archive I A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.

Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase

Archive II A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View XII
Archive XIII A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room. View XIII
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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.
Follower of Henry Stacy Marks Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Gentleman Examining a Blue Vase
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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting an elderly gentleman seated in a carved oak chair, examining a blue and white porcelain vase inside a wood-panelled room.
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Late Victorian genre watercolours frequently depicted narrative scenes of domestic life, scholarship, or antiquarian collecting. Influenced by artists like Henry Stacy Marks, these works emphasised detailed interior settings, subtle character storytelling, and historical decorative elements.

Artists used water-soluble pigments applied to heavy rag paper or card stock. These works were typically mounted within card borders and housed behind glass in wooden or gilded frames for protection.

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Display the artwork within a gallery wall alongside period sconces and timber furniture, or feature it as a standalone accent piece above a desk or sideboard to add historic character to a room.

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