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Victorian Watercolour of Black Game
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Victorian Watercolour of Black Game

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Pretty framed but unsigned watercolour and gouache of some black game lying in the heather.

In good condition.

Size:

Width - 17" (43cms)

Height - 14.5" (37cms)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Game Bird Watercolour to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA220594
Dealers Internal Reference
28865
Description
Pretty framed but unsigned watercolour and gouache of some black game lying in the heather.

In good condition.

Size:

Width - 17" (43cms)

Height - 14.5" (37cms)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Victorian Game Bird Watercolour to the 1900s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA220594
Dealers Internal Ref
28865
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount.
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Archive I A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount.

Victorian Watercolour of Black Game

Archive II A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount. View III
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount.
Victorian Watercolour of Black Game
Ref: SA220594
A framed Victorian watercolour painting illustrating black game birds resting on a moorland landscape within a gilded wood frame and lined mount.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourBrown, Black, Gold
  • MotifsGame birds, Moorland landscape, Wash line mount, Gilded frame
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Victorian watercolour painting depicts black game birds resting in the heather on a moorland landscape. The artwork uses watercolour and gouache paint on paper, rendered in naturalistic brown and black tones against a pale sky, and remains unsigned. It sits within a pale wash line mount surrounded by a moulded gilded wood frame showing a bright gold finish. Visible details include delicate pencil lines on the mount border and detailed feather rendering on the game birds. The piece measures 37 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. This framed watercolour suits display in a home today above the mantel in a traditional study, hallway, or living room, bringing a touch of the countryside to interior spaces.

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Victorian sporting art focuses on rural pursuits, wildlife, and game species, popularised by the 19th-century interest in field sports and natural history. These works typically feature detailed, realistic depictions of wildfowl, dogs, or highland landscapes.

19th-century watercolours were rendered on heavy woven paper using water-soluble pigments made from natural minerals and organic dyes. They were frequently mounted with hand-drawn wash lines and protected behind glass within gilded wood frames.

Authentic pieces usually display age-appropriate paper tonal shifts, subtle foxing, and natural fading of water-sensitive pigments. Original wash-line mounts and period gilt frames with hand-carved wood or moulded composition detail further indicate authenticity.

Sporting watercolours can be styled as focal points above fireplace mantels, within gallery walls alongside brass accents, or placed in dark-painted studies to complement warm timber furniture.

To prevent deterioration, display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Frame the artwork using UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials to shield the paper from environmental decay.
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