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Karl Feiertag: Pair of Watercolours
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Karl Feiertag: Pair of Watercolours

1900 - 1920
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A charming PAIR of watercolours by Karl FEIERTAG: "Two on a Swing" and "Pushing the Swing" in their original mounts and frames.

These cheerful paintings depicts children laughing as they play on a swing in the garden of their home. They retain their original bright colours and both are signed l.r. corners. 22ins x 18ins (56 x 45.5cms) including their frames.

*** Karl FEIERTAG (1874-1944) was Austrian by birth, who became famous for his historical and genre paintings, particularly of children. Priced for the pair...

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Karl Feiertag Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

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SA505018
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279/PFK
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A charming PAIR of watercolours by Karl FEIERTAG: "Two on a Swing" and "Pushing the Swing" in their original mounts and frames.
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These cheerful paintings depicts children laughing as they play on a swing in the garden of their home.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

They retain their original bright colours and both are signed l.r. corners. 22ins x 18ins (56 x 45.5cms) including their frames.

Karl FEIERTAG (1874-1944) was Austrian by birth, who became famous for his historical and genre paintings, particularly of children. Priced for the pair...

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Karl Feiertag Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA505018
Dealers Internal Ref
279/PFK
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames.

Karl Feiertag: Pair of Watercolours

Archive II A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames. View V
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A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames.
KARL FEIERTAG: PAIR OF WATERCOLOURS
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A pair of framed watercolour paintings depicting young children playing on garden swings, set in cream mounts with gilt wooden frames.
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Early 20th-century Austrian watercolour illustration often featured figurative themes, genre scenes, and depictions of childhood, influenced by narrative art and postcard design. Artists used delicate washes of colour and fine draughtsmanship to capture light, movement, and domestic leisure.

Period watercolours were created using water-soluble pigments ground with a binder, typically gum arabic, applied onto thick rag paper. Frames were constructed from carved or moulded wood, frequently gilded with gold leaf, and paired with multi-layered paper mounts to protect the artwork from contacting the cover glass.

Authentic watercolours exhibit paper age consistency, subtle tonal variations, and visible wash edges under magnification rather than printed dot matrices. Period framing details, hand-drawn wash lines on mounts, artist signatures, and light oxidisation on paper edges also indicate authenticity.

A pair of framed watercolours can be hung side by side above a console table or sideboard to create a balanced focal point. Pairing gilded traditional frames against clean neutral paint colours bridges historical artwork with contemporary interior schemes.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Using UV-filtering glass, acid-free backing materials, and maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels prevents foxing, warping, and discolouration over time.
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