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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.

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SA575870
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LH 1189
Description
A naive watercolour of an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards, circa 1850
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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
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SA575870
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LH 1189
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.
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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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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsEquestrian portrait, Full dress uniform, Ebonised frame, Gilt inner border
  • SizeH 38.5 cm (15 in) x W 34.5 cm (14 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian framed watercolour portrait depicts an officer of the 3rd Dragoon Guards in a full red dress uniform, mounted on a brown horse against a pale sky and landscape background. The naive artwork on paper has a gilt inner border and sits within a black verre églomisé frame featuring an ornate foliate and leaf decorated carved border pattern with glass glaze. Signs of age include foxing marks on the paper surface and subtle weathering across the black wooden frame. The piece measures 38.5 cm high, 34.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, this artwork hangs neatly above a mantelpiece or on a panelled wall to bring traditional equestrian character to a period interior. The multicoloured palette of reds, blues, and golds on the uniform contrasts against the dark ebonised timber and gold highlights of the surrounding frame. It integrates smoothly into classic heritage schemes alongside traditional desk setups and antique furniture arrangements.

FAQs

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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