Antique Floral Watercolour Paintings 19th Century

Name: English School C1840 Pair Flower Watercolours
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238334
Price: 395 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectPaintings
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMaple, Paper, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsFloral sprays, Verre eglomise glass, Birds eye maple frame
SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of Victorian botanical paintings belongs to the English School and dates from about 1840. Each artwork comprises a watercolour on paper depicting detailed floral sprays enclosed within wide birds-eye maple frames featuring warm brown tones, distinctive timber figuring, and mitred corners. A black and gold verre eglomise glass border surrounds each floral scene with ornate gilded scrolling motifs. Measuring 17 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, these compact pictures suit placement above a sideboard in an English Country House interior. They hang neatly in hallway spaces, drawing rooms, or studies where small decorative accents enhance traditional wall arrangements.

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English School botanical watercolours from the early 19th century typically feature meticulous depictions of plant specimens, combining scientific observation with artistic composition. These works often focus on native and exotic garden flowers, rendered in natural pigment watercolours on paper.

Frames from this period frequently utilised native and imported hardwoods, including birds eye maple or mahogany veneers. Glass panels often incorporated verre eglomise techniques, featuring black paint and gilded lacquer borders directly on the reverse of the glass to frame the artwork.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-appropriate natural foxing or toning on the paper, visible brushwork under magnification, and hand-painted variations between paired works. Original period frames will show signs of hand-cutting, historic joinery, and natural wear to the wood veneer.

A pair of framed botanical studies works well hung vertically in narrow spaces, arranged side-by-side above a sideboard, or incorporated into a wider gallery wall. Their natural wood tones and classic subject matter integrate easily into traditional, country house, or contemporary layered spaces.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and bright UV rays to prevent fading of the delicate pigments. Maintain a stable ambient temperature and low humidity level to prevent paper cockling, mould growth, or frame veneer separation.

McTague of Harrogate

English School C1840 Pair Flower Watercolours

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