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Officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, Framed Watercolour, Circa 1850
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Officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, Framed Watercolour, Circa 1850

19th century
For Sale by Luke Honey Ltd
Description

A naive watercolour of an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, circa 1850

on paper, in an attractive period black verre églomisé frame, with a foliate and leaf decorated border

Dimensions: 38.5cm x 34.5cm

Stock Reference: LH 1189

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Military Watercolour Portrait to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA575870
Dealers Internal Reference
LH 1189
Description
A naive watercolour of an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, circa 1850
on paper, in an attractive period black verre églomisé frame, with a foliate and leaf decorated border.
Luke Honey Ltd

Dimensions: 38.5cm x 34.5cm

Stock Reference: LH 1189

Height
38.5cm (15.16")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Luke Honey Ltd has dated this Victorian Military Watercolour Portrait to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA575870
Dealers Internal Ref
LH 1189
Luke Honey Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018
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A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait depicting an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards in full red dress uniform mounted on a brown horse.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait depicting an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards in full red dress uniform mounted on a brown horse.

Officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, Framed Watercolour, Circa 1850

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Luke Honey Ltd
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A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait depicting an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards in full red dress uniform mounted on a brown horse.
Officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, framed watercolour, circa 1850
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A framed 19th-century watercolour portrait depicting an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards in full red dress uniform mounted on a brown horse.
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Victorian military watercolours are detailed, hand-painted works created in nineteenth-century Britain to record regiments, uniforms, and equestrian officers. These works often served as official military records or personal family mementos.

Artisans used natural gum arabic binder mixed with finely ground mineral and botanical pigments, applied onto rag-based paper. Works were commonly presented in hand-carved ebonised, mahogany, or gilt wood frames under protective glass.

Authentic period watercolours show natural age marks such as mild foxing or paper toning, precise historical accuracy in uniform detail, and hand-cut glass or period-correct backings and frame constructions.

Display these framed historical works in a study, home office, or hallway gallery wall. They pair effectively with dark timber panelling, leather furniture, and brass fittings for a classic library look.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Using UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials helps protect the paper ground over time.
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