Name: A Collection of Early Xix Century Watercolours of Indian Birds
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241124
Price: 2750 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Ebury Trading

Description

A charming collection of eleven newly framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink tinted paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army officer.

c.1815

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated these Indian Bird Watercolour Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1241124

Dealers Internal Reference

MP0552

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Description

A charming collection of eleven newly framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink tinted paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army officer.

c.1815

Physical Dimensions

Height

22cm (8.66")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Indian Bird Watercolour Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1241124

Dealers Internal Ref

MP0552

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Ebury Trading

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A set of eleven framed early nineteenth-century watercolours depicting various Indian bird species perched on branches and rocks, each displayed in a matching gold frame with a cream mount.

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A COLLECTION OF EARLY XIX CENTURY WATERCOLOURS OF INDIAN BIRDS

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectFramed Artwork
Period19th century
StyleCompany School
MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
ColourMulticolour
MotifsOrnithological illustration, Perched bird studies, Gilt moulding frames, Cream mounts
SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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During the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Indian artists were commissioned by European patrons to produce natural history studies, blending traditional miniature techniques with Western naturalism, often referred to as Company School art.

These works were executed using natural pigment-based watercolours or opaque gouache on hand-woven paper, frequently mounted with paper borders and presented in glazed frames.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted brushwork with fine detail, age-related toning or foxing to the paper, laid paper lines under magnification, and natural mineral pigments.

A grouped grid formation on a neutral wall creates a structured focal point in a hallway, library, or dining space, complementing both dark wood furniture and modern silhouettes.

Display these works away from direct sunlight and humid environments, using UV-filtering protective glass and acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and discoloration.