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The Girl with the Skipping Rope Portrait of a Playful Little Girl Circa 1890 Drawing
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The Girl with the Skipping Rope Portrait of a Playful Little Girl Circa 1890 Drawing

19th century
Sold 31 March 2025 · Skippings Fine Arts
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A masterful and charming depiction of a little little girl holding her skipping robe. Exquisitely portrayed, we see a quiet resolve and just a hint of mischief in her eyes.

Dating from circa 1890, the drawing is heightened with watercolour and is signed at the lower left, but I have not been able to decipher the signature.

Oval in shape with some light toning, the artwork measures 23 x 17 cm. The overall framed size in an elegant frame is 35 x 29 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Antique Portrait Drawing to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA779375
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A masterful and charming depiction of a little little girl holding her skipping robe. Exquisitely portrayed, we see a quiet resolve and just a hint of mischief in her eyes.
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Dating from circa 1890, the drawing is heightened with watercolour and is signed at the lower left, but I have not been able to decipher the signature.
Skippings Fine Arts

Oval in shape with some light toning, the artwork measures 23 x 17 cm. The overall framed size in an elegant frame is 35 x 29 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Antique Portrait Drawing to the 1890s.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA779375
Skippings Fine Arts
Skippings Fine Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Modern french & continental pictures selected by a former french auction house expert

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Archive I An antique oval framed portrait drawing depicts a young girl holding a skipping rope. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

The Girl with the Skipping Rope Portrait of a Playful Little Girl Circa 1890 Drawing

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Skippings Fine Arts

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An antique oval framed portrait drawing depicts a young girl holding a skipping rope.
The girl with the skipping rope portrait of a playful little girl circa 1890 drawing
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An antique oval framed portrait drawing depicts a young girl holding a skipping rope.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourMuted Multicolour
  • MotifsOval frame, Child subject, Skipping rope prop, Period attire
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Victorian portrait drawings typically capture children in formal yet tender poses, often rendered in graphite, charcoal, or pastel on paper, reflecting the sentimental family values of the period.

These artworks were traditionally created on heavy-weight paper or card stock using mediums like graphite, chalk, or watercolour, and housed in hand-carved wood, gesso, or gilt frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit genuine hand-drawn or hand-painted strokes under magnification, period-appropriate paper ageing, and original framing techniques such as old backing boards and rusted fixings.

They can be integrated into contemporary spaces by hanging them in curated gallery walls or placing them as focal points on narrow walls to add historical depth and narrative charm.

Preserve antique paper by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and ensuring it is framed with acid-free backing materials.
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