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Framed Antique Watercolours
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Framed Antique Watercolours

19th century
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9 antique framed watercolours, I don’t know anything about them, they are very much in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan, playful theatrical costumes, comic operetta ?. Certainly a talking point hung in any room.

Width: 25.5 inches (65 cm)

Height: 35.5 inches (90 cm)

Depth: 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Framed Costume Watercolour Illustrations to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241099
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Description
9 antique framed watercolours, I don’t know anything about them, they are very much in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan, playful theatrical costumes, comic operetta ?. Certainly a talking point hung in any room.

Width: 25.5 inches (65 cm)

Height: 35.5 inches (90 cm)

Depth: 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated these Framed Costume Watercolour Illustrations to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241099
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A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount.
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Archive I A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount.

Framed Antique Watercolours

Archive II A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View II
Archive III A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View III
Archive IV A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View IV
Archive V A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View V
Archive VI A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View VI
Archive VII A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View VII
Archive VIII A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View VIII
Archive IX A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View IX
Archive X A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View X
Archive XI A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View XI
Archive XII A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View XII
Archive XIII A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount. View XIII
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/npage
Verified Since Jul 2015
Items For Sale 155
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A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount.
Framed antique watercolours
Ref: SA1241099
A large black-framed picture displaying nine individual watercolour costume studies of figures in historical attire arranged in a three-by-three grid inside a cream mount.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGrid layout, Costume illustrations, Ebonised frame, Multi-aperture mount
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Victorian wall art piece comprises nine individual nineteenth-century watercolour costume studies on paper, arranged within a multi-aperture cream mount and enclosed by an ebonised wooden frame with gold-tone inner trim. The playful theatrical illustrations depict various figures in historical attire, showcasing a grid layout of multicolour costumes reminiscent of comic operettas and gentleman's library aesthetics. The visible details include delicate brushwork on paper under glass, depicting characters with varied headwear, drapes, and sashes in tones of blue, pink, yellow, and white. The piece measures 90 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Positioned above a sideboard or within a study, this framed collection functions as a striking decorative display for an interior space, bringing historical theatrical charm to a living area, hallway, or reading room.

FAQs

Theatrical costume studies are original works on paper produced by designers to illustrate garments for stage, opera, or historical reference before production.

Artists utilised watercolour pigments and gouache applied to woven paper, frequently mounted on card or board and framed behind glass to prevent atmospheric damage.

Authentic period works show age-appropriate toning of paper, subtle pigment fading, hand-drawn annotations, and evidence of original mounting techniques under magnification.

Grid-mounted artwork functions well as a singular statement piece positioned above a sideboard, along a hallway, or integrated into a curated gallery wall.

Display works away from direct sunlight, use UV-filtering glass, and maintain a stable humidity environment to prevent foxing and paper degradation.
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